Getting hold of parts for classic cars can be something of a headache, especially if said classic is a high-end rarity. And there are fewer as rare or as high-end as those that come from Italy. Cars like the Ferrari 250 GTO, for example. But despite its impressive rarity, Car & Classic is still able to offer you the chance to obtain the unobtainable - namely a completely rebuilt and refurbished five-speed transmission.
This reproduction 5 speed gearbox has been in the workshop of a well known Ferrari collector for years. In 2016 it was stripped and overhauled at GTO Engineering, the Reading-based Ferrari specialist. The seller spent £2,500 on new gears, bearings and other parts and over £5,500 in labour during this process.
During the works, the transmission was completely dismantled, inspected and built back up. New bearings were fitted throughout, along with new pickups, gaskets and studs as and when required. A new reverse gear layshaft was fitted, as was a new output flange.
Everything was given a deep clean, everything was measured and new spacers and sleeves were machined where required. New selector shafts were also machined and fitted, the oil pump was rebuilt, the tail section was repainted and the all-important gear lever assembly was built back up and fitted. There is, of course, a bill available to support all this extensive work.
After being rebuilt, the transmission was put back into dry storage and has since never been fitted to a car. This is, in effect, a brand new transmission that has never been run. It is the rarest of the rare, and an opportunity to acquire something truly special.
This item is yet another released by a major private Ferrari collector, and Car & Classic user, looking to offer some of their collection back into the enthusiast and specialist market. Parts from this collection are highly sought after, and seldom come to market.
**NOTE: All shipping and insurance costs to be paid by the buyer to the seller directly**
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