Ferrari 250gt "Tour De France"

John Starkey is a self-confessed racing fanatic, has owned many different sports cars, and has competed in hill-climbs, rallies and vintage sports car races since the 1960s.Originally from Birmingham in the UK, John’s early career included managing the comedian Jasper Carrott and curating the famous Donington racing car collection. He now lives in Florida, where he runs a racing car business, and works as a consultant, researcher and author. He has written a number of motor racing history books published by Veloce.

• ForewordIntroductionThe development historyContemporaries of the Tour de France BerlinettaDevelopment and racing in 1956, 1957, 1958 and 1959The drivers Living with a Tour de FranceRestorationThe Tour de France Berlinetta in modern competitionIndividual chassis historiesSpecification and performance dataIndex

A book entirely dedicated to one specific model of Ferrari. A reprint of a book published in 1997. Firstly, the development and in particular the technique of the 250 GT engine is described in detail. Then by chassis year, the chassis numbers, and the races and hill climbs in which the car participated. An interview with driver Olivier de Gendebien about driving in the 250 GT and the description of a restoration. In the back of each chassis number an overview of the sales date and owners. For the Ferrari enthusiast and interest book. – Klassiek & Techniek.