Considered by many of the top drivers, collectors and motoring journalists as the greatest car ever built the iconic 250 GTO is arguably only bettered by the ultra rare GTO Series II cars that were launched in 1964. Of the thirty-six original GTO’s only seven were built with this stunning bodywork, styled by Pininfarina and fashioned by Scaglietti. One of these cars recently appeared on the cover of the April issue of Classic & Sportscar under the title ‘Perfection - The absolute pinnacle of motoring’. Weeks later this same car, chassis ‘4675 GT’ was bought by Chris Evans for a reputed $19m.

Against this background we are proud to offer an equally rare car: a 250 GTO Series II Recreation by Terry Hoyle which is, ironically, even rarer than the original, with only three known cars in the world. Perhaps even more significant this is also a recreation with significant provenance, having raced twice at the Goodwood Revival and once in the Targa Florio.

It has also been driven by such racing luminaries as Sir Stirling Moss, Willie Green, Roger Clark, David Piper, Jack Sears, and Peter Hardman, among others. 

It already has FIVA papers (ensuring eligibility for a wide number of events) and could be eligible for FIA (HTP) papers. That said, its provenance and rarity ought to ensure invitations to historic events without further paperwork, as it has also participated in events in Cape Town, Phillip Island, Australia and various Ferrari Formula Classic races in the UK. Within the car’s history file is a full list of its competitive outings and placing.

The only 250 GTO Series II Recreation built by renowned specialist Terry Hoyle, work began in 1990 with 1962 250 GTE donor car. This was completely dismantled before being rebuilt over the next two years to 1964 250 GTO specification including uprating the engine to 250 GTO spec, fitting a new 5-speed 250 GTO gear box and making the necessary chassis adjustments. Meanwhile a new alloy body was created by leading coachbuilder Rod Jolley. Only the carburetors differ from the original, according to its FIVA papers. 

The car is UK road registered and so can be used for a variety of rallies, tours, track and race events, or just enjoyed as a remarkable recreation of this rare and desirable GTO, being both a competitive track car as well as well-mannered road car.

This is the second time we have had the privilege to sell this car, but once sold it could be a very long time indeed before such an opportunity comes again. Not to be missed.

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