Ferrari 250 SWB, a GTO Engineering Restomod | Carfection 4K

[@Lazydonkey_]

I love how carfection have let it's presenters be themselves, knowing that it adds to the channel. Alex does a great job here, please don't change. More of this please.

[@RoverWaters]

these are made all new no Ferrari was harmed

[@Lazydonkey_]

@@RoverWaters ummm ok. I didn't say they were

[@RoverWaters]

@@Lazydonkey_ but you thought

[@Lazydonkey_]

@@RoverWatersIf you were able to read my thoughts you'd find that I don't care if these cars are new or made from chopped up classics. Doesn't put me up nor down. That aside, I commented on the presenters of carfection. Nothing else.

[@tom4626]

@@Lazydonkey_ don't worry no one else thought you did.... LoL 🤣

[@kipsome45]

I was guessing £2 million…£750k actually seems like good value.

[@mravi97]

Totally agree! It’s sort of big roller type of money. Not that a Phantom is anything but expensive, but still.

[@helplmchoking]

I know it's technically a replica (barely, it's almost perfectly identical to a real one, just better built) but when you could either have the old, fragile, art-installation only original for nearly £10million or one that looks the same, IS the same but is better built AND driveable for about a 10th of what they usually sell for? I'm on board. Hell, if you're the type to throw this sort of money around, why not pick up an original to have in the collection and let it sprout piles of money from the exhaust AND have one of these so you can actually enjoy it!

[@samharper5881]

Same. If I had the money, I'd buy one. It feels like it's more than a £750k thing.

[@siafaalvin2209]

@@helplmchoking that’s exactly what collectors do now. Before GTO was making revivals, owners would swap out the original engine/transmission and use a new one to maintain value lol.

[@richardmortimer8147]

Bob Norwood in the US is selling 250 Californias for around $1 to 1.2M. Those have an original Ferrari chassis (from a 250 GTE or 330 GT) and an original engine. They create a new body in aluminium over a wooden buck. To be honest, I would rather have the GTO Engineering SWB being brand new.

[@Leon-ub8pe]

This channel never fails to amaze me

[@sugarbear9858]

Right? And yet they're stuck under 1M subs for quite a while now.

[@ronaldk.wileyjr.5476]

This is the MOST BEAUTIFUL car ever made... Not to mention the engine.

[@estuchedepeluche2212]

What? You don’t like the Ford Pinto better? There is no account for taste!

[@Just_Pele]

I've seen these in person and the only real difference is, well, they look nicer than a real 250. It's like a Singer 911, only more true to the originals.

[@einautofan6685]

It's indeed like Singer! They are more Perfect than the original car from factory!😉😎👌

[@itisjustacomment]

Wonder rather have a Gunther werks 911. This is a really beautiful car but the Gunther werks is a perfect B Road monster, I would add more sound deading, multi ratio suspension at a touch of a button and an exhaust value button. To make it a long-distance car as well as a drivers car. To be honest it would be impossible to pick.

[@helplmchoking]

Yeah these area seriously impressive. I really dig the restomod thing, have done for ages, but this is actually pretty unique in the space. It's almost entirely the same as a car from the 60's, no modern brakes, gearbox or whatever. But it's a collection of 60's pieces built in the 2020's, ultra-precise casting and machining, super close tolerances and engineering (no slide rules in that studio, I imagine) and that's truly special. Kinda gives an appreciation for what these sorts of cars would be like if they'd had our technology 60 years ago. In fact, I once got to drive a Daytona (sorry for the flex, but context) and I was so, so excited and then... it wasn't great. I mean it sounded amazing and I felt awesome cruising in a Daytona, but it had that old car "everything feels kinda loose and sloppy and fragile" kinda feeling, not at all confidence inspiring and honestly really distracting. I guess it's like switching from a 20 year old car to the same car with completely replaced suspension, bushings, steering and all that. The same actual car, just tight and crisp and new.

[@RoverWaters]

i these are made all new, FACT thats why they advertise the SWB revival in the first place

[@blurryyyy7]

For sure, and I would say it’s more like an Eagle E-Type, it’s roots are true to the original but it’s just a better car overall!

[@mugenno72]

The Revival SWB is something I've been researching for a while now and it's been my complete absolute dream car. And now to see it from my favorite channel to review it. Thank you Carfection.

[@einautofan6685]

An original '64 250 GTO is my favourite old Ferrari!😉

[@KCJbomberFTW]

A million dollars ain’t bad compared to say half a million for a Rolls or a Ferrari SF90

[@Indskret]

@@einautofan6685 Mine as well! The SWB and GTO are just God Sends to me. But a Boy Can Dream

[@russcooke5671]

@@KCJbomberFTW or 3 million quid for the new Aston BD5 continuation. Mm. I would rather have a mint DB 4. Series 1. Or 2. For about 500.000 quid

[@angelnavas4124]

Great, do you or anyone knows how the Ferrari Copyright works here? We all know Ferrari lawyer are after everything... thanks

[@timshort9692]

For me it's one of the most beautiful shapes ever.

[@marknorton5951]

I've been fortunate enough to visit GTO Engineering. The quality of their work is astounding.

[@RoverWaters]

these are made all new no Ferrari was harmed

[@kmc7355]

@@RoverWaters So why is this car listed as first registered in 1963? 😂

[@RoverWaters]

i'm not debating or making suppositions these are made all new, FACT thats why they advertise the SWB revival in the first place

[@kmc7355]

@@RoverWaters You do know that every car in the UK is on a database linked to its registration? This car shows up as 1963.

[@RoverWaters]

@@kmc7355 irrelevant how these cars are registered they are ALL new

[@The-Enthusiast47]

Finally!!! I've been waiting for this one! The GTO Engineering 250 swb my dream car!

[@KT-ur7pi]

Absolutely beautiful, it'd be one of my three wishes if there was a Genie in my lamp.

[@m2rookie]

YES YES YES THANK YOUUUU I can't get enough of the GTO 250 SWB. I used to live near the area and I used to drive around for hours and sometimes id run into one of those beauties, then id proceed to lose my shit and after a while id have to pull over and collect my thoughts, I'm not ashamed to admit I cried tears of joy when I saw one of these masterpieces drift around a roundabout, hearing the colombo v12 rawr, it was overwhelming! I love these cars and part of why I love them is the freedom that comes along with them, sure they are expensive but nowhere near as expensive as the original ones. Also, the original ones carry so much history that you can afford to jeopardize that, I couldn't anyway, their history is too precious to me. The GTO recreation allows you to be in the position they new owners of SWBs where in period, you can drive it hard take it to historic races and no worry about driving a historic artefact, you can focus on creating new history with these timeless beauties, you can continue their legacy by driving them to their limits. A clean slate. At the same time, you're able to spec it any way you want and hopefully, you'll choose a historic Ferrari livery, maybe reinterpret it, you're freed from resale red over tan which somehow applies even to the classic Ferraris. This car embodies peak car design and aesthetic, peak car driving characteristics and engagement, peak racing with the incredible endurance races of its time, and above all freedom. Freedom from Ferrari snobs, freedom from the immense responsibility of preserving a historic artifact, freedom to create new history and that's why I love these cars and why my dream car isn't a Ferrari 250 SWB but a Ferrari 250 SWB built by GTO engineering (in the spec of chassis no. 2159 GT without the spotlight in case you were wondering). I'm 19 years old and while I got my whole life ahead of me to put myself in a position to buy a GTO 250 SWB I'm honestly pessimistic as I don't know if cars like that will be available or even legal when that time comes. If you own one of these cars or any raw driver-oriented car whether it's a classic or not please, drive it, enjoy it and experience it as much as possible these cars were not built to be garage queens and a generation of future petrolheads might not be able to do what you have the opportunity to do in the future. PS. I would call it a recreation rather than a resto-mod as they are all original or have period-correct mods, I think Alfaholics GTA R when i think resto-mod.

[@mikeviljoen]

Having owned and driven classic Italian cars as my every day driver for most of my adult life, I can only imagine the delights of owning one of these…

[@hawk00055]

Watching this makes me feel modern cars have lost something that made driving special.

[@GTE_Channel]

Yeah, the real downfall started in the late eighties

[@Hairyderriere]

Noise? But yes, you're right. Soul.

[@spikespa5208]

A more complete, visceral, experience. Demanding your full attention. (Turn the _____g tunes off.)

[@flanno]

When cars went from being made by men to machines.

[@neiljoseph904]

One of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen! Great review, team - thank you 🙌🏽

[@jamesiverson209]

Actually, the SWB wasn't a touring car. It was developed for the "GT" competition class in road racing. Rob Walker owned one that Stirling Moss used to win many races. And the SWB was the source of many of the underpinnings of the 250 GTO.

[@marcryvon]

Exactely !

[@enigmatwist6548]

Amazing car and very faithful to the original, but it’s their other car they’ve got in the pipeline that I’m really looking forward to seeing, the enhanced GTO Squalo restomod. Anything that blends classic car charm with modern technology gets the tip of the hat from me.

[@kavipasad]

The reflection on his head at the beginning was just marvelous, it was like the end of a rainbow, kept me mesmerised for a bit . Beautiful.

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Absolutely beautiful. As my first car was a 1930 Chevrolet, I totally love old cars. Each had their own character. You had to learn this by using them daily for years. I loved all 50 of them. As a poor youngster, I eventually managed to buy my first car with a loan at age ~20. I treasured each as if they were brand new and I felt like a millionaire. Obviously I had my unobtainable favourites but at the pinnacle those were the E-type, Miura and Dino. Fortunately my desire for collecting was satisfied with small die-cast toys. Love your channel from deep dark Africa.

[@Dharshanth.k]

This guy is probably one of the best automotive presenter. Amazing presentation!!

[@petedavis4097]

Where has he been? I’ve missed his presentations

[@Dharshanth.k]

@@petedavis4097 the channel's earlier videos, he was presenting in them. But his appearance is quite rare nowadays

[@deldridg]

Purist here and generally not a big fan of restomods, but I totally get it. Why shouldn't the world get to see more of these, especially with the love and build quality that's gone into making it? Oh I want one so badly. May have to sell a kid or two... Great content as always. Cheers, Dave

[@S-T-E-V-E]

It would be nice to have a stable of these classic resto-mods like the Eagle E-Type, Singer Porsche, Cyan Volvo P1800, Bell Sport Ferrari 330 LMB, Aston Martin Works DB5, Alphaholics GTA-R 290 etc. etc. etc. !

[@911aircooled5]

Brilliant Resto!!! I considered a Ferrari in '89, but due to the construction concerns......, went the Porsche route. Never looked back. However, this is the perfect resto, well done GTO Engineering. What a gorgeous machine that you have made.

[@dallisb1047]

Alex, you are fantastic! That is a beautiful presentation of an exquisite car.

[@Tj930]

Great to have you back, Alex. That tall bloke is very good, but I have missed your witticisms 😉

[@rahulsudhir666]

If I were to consider the GTO built 250 vs the 2022 Lamborghini Countach, I'd take the GTO without even missin a heartbeat! Though they're both in very different price brackets yet banking on nostalgia, the 250 is 1/3rd the cost and yet more true to the car it's payin homage to. What a gorgeous gorgeous machine! 😍

[@DogZy9]

Apples and oranges...

[@simonsauter3229]

Those are fruit … personally I prefer oranges but apples are very good in pie with French Vanilla Ice Cream!!

[@rahulsudhir666]

@@DogZy9 true that.. But I'm not talkin about HP figures or any such stats. Im referrin to both cars being produced n sold using the monicker that of highly sought after classic car.

[@rahulsudhir666]

@@simonsauter3229 I like Giraffes

[@DogZy9]

@@simonsauter3229 vanilla ice is a-ok, Ice Cube is better.

[@dacoup5955]

God bless GTO Engineering ... Keeping that car available for the next generations to come is certainly a gift in of itself, i would love love love to own one of these in that ferrari silver.

[@chrisdooley6468]

One of my favorite automotive presenters on YT. I’m happy to see him making films again.

[@automotiveaffairsshorts]

Motor1 fu**ed him up! Good to see him back here.

[@Demonaxis]

God themself cannot describe how badly I'd love to have one of these. Everyone and their mother is like, "Aww look at that 250 GTO and how amazing it is to look at, and expensive it is," imo the 250 GT SWB Berlinetta is one of, if not *the* prettiest cars ever built, 250 GTO be damned. This is perfection.

[@gregorythomas4470]

Welcome back little shiney headed guy!!! We missed you from Carfection videos.

[@eastielover]

Lovely thing but I wouldn’t call it a “Restomod”. It’s built in the original way, to me a “restomod” would need to have upgraded engine/box/suspension etc

[@PASquared]

I mostly agree, but to be fair, it is putting out a good bit more power and has a larger displacement engine than the original.

[@NarekAvetisyan]

It just looks wonderful! Looks like classic cars are making a comeback. I want to see more of these things on the road.

[@Super_Tee]

Wouldn't it be nice is Ferrari still made beautiful cars?

[@pietrodicanio9404]

Have you ever seen the Roma?

[@mrsirman2177]

@@pietrodicanio9404 the roma looks amazing

[@MohammedKhaled-ju7gy]

Long time no see bruh. Good to see you back on this channel

[@67daltonknox]

I watched Stirling Moss win his 7th TT at Goodwood in 1961, driving Rob Walker's navy blue (with a white stripe) 250 GT SWB. It was love at first sight. If I win the lottery, there is likely to be a Restomod in my future.

[@sgabriel]

3:35 "Millimetre-perfect"? I hope they're better than that!

[@johnsim3722]

The originals are inch perfect... 😀😁

[@sgabriel]

😂😂😂

[@technom3598]

Millemeter perfect isn't good enough for you? Lol. You should see the originals. Literally the left side is longer than the right side.

[@Marcke-tb1hb]

Wonderful. Simply wonderful. Every SWB GTO you see racing at Goddwood is one of these. No one, absolutely no one, races a real GTO these days, which is fine by me. Watching real ones tottering around with a hundred yards between each one, would simply be boring. Instead these are swapping paint and reviving out like they should be, whilst preserving the originals for future generations to admire.

[@mouthstick-gaming]

It's just fantastic that the skills needed to make a vehicle like this are still to be found in the UK.

[@DiazMoralesCarlos]

My dad and I used to watch your videos Alex back when the channel was xcar. Hopefully you can continue presenting.

[@Scuderialfa]

You mustn’t say noise for such an engine mate ! This is sound or melody and this car is marvelous

[@davidsherley2652]

Well done Alex!

[@davonpointer2310]

What a fantastic car. Great video guys.

[@Carfection]

Thank you!

[@FIGHTSEEN]

LOVE IT...and no complaints here if they wanna take a shot at building a spyder or open top roadster. 🏁

[@jakespeed63]

Glorious in every detail, including the sound!! Yes please, may I have one?? Time to buy a few lottery tickets.

[@flying0graysons]

Good lord that's an attractive car. Beautiful video.

[@frefnurk1538]

Would have one in a heartbeat. Love it, oh and love your work.

[@joemcgowan8621]

Utterly brilliant. Well done guys 👌

[@375GTB]

A 275GTB/4... but built up of AL, like the sohc 275GT-C?

[@IrishGaucho]

Ferrari being Ferrari, how all the licensing works here? GTO Engineering must have been approved by them to do the replica, no? SImilar to what Pur sang does?

[@rahulsudhir666]

Considerin how GTO has a great history original rebuildin 250s n 275s for quite some time now and those very cars being acknowledged by Ferrari as certified classics, I guess they gave the nod/blessin to produce these. GTO engineering have built quite a few "replicas" based on actual chassis numbered cars so that then owner can preserve the actual car and go out n rip the built one at events like Goodwood FOS. Also, these "replicas" are acknowledged by the factory as a Ferrari though it's a car built with a bunch of original parts.

[@Kyush4]

they probably take money from every unit

[@rahulsudhir666]

@@Kyush4 They probably get some sort of a free pass considerin the fact these cars are built and bound to existing 330 n 365 chassis.

[@jackspencer5676]

It’s not called a Ferrari and Ferrari has lapsed the patent on the shape and “250 SWB” (or never had it) - presumably! Although given it has the badge, it must have dispensation.

[@rahulsudhir666]

@@jackspencer5676 I remember it was a similar situation with the modern rendition of the "250 GTO" which was to be built by Ares Design. But they claimed that the 250 GTO, like the Mona Lisa, is a work of art and hence should not be replicated/modernized and sold by anyone other than the creators which is themselves. N surprisingly the court ruled in their favor.

[@MarcSob22]

Absolutely perfect!!

[@RoverWaters]

these are made all new no Ferrari was harmed

[@einautofan6685]

Being a Car Enthusiast since 1980 it's getting more and more clearly: In the end, all Car Enthusiasts come to Ferrari, or a Restomod Ferrari! I'm very sure!😉 This is all what driving pleasure is all about! An old Ferrari! 2 5 0 ! Magic Numbers! '62 GTO, '64 GTO, SWB, GT, California... There IS a reason, why they are soo expensive!😉😎👌

[@nosyb]

Incredible car, and very cool presentation :) I'm always surprised when, in France, reporters talk about noise and not sound for those crazy V12 engine but it seems english people do the same !

[@edwardfletcher7790]

The worlds 2,755 Billionaires don't have a financial crisis. This is a bargain compared to a Singer or Eagle Speedster..

[@haroldsingh7486]

String back driving gloves keep sweating hands gripping the wheel. Also protects the wood wheel from more wear than needed.

[@callumbennett2013]

This is incredible, although, I can't help but notice that the fog lights don't match up. A possible oversight?

[@alexbrown1995]

I suspect that they are driving lights. One is wide beam, the other is a spot light. Either that or one fog light, one driving light. I'd be astounded if they accidentally bolted the wrong lights on.....

[@callumbennett2013]

@@alexbrown1995 You're most likely right, this car is a piece of art

[@RoverWaters]

@@alexbrown1995 lol you suspect wrong

[@guinnessharvey4476]

That’s the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen.

[@phillollard6965]

its just plain lovely .

[@rvr4617]

Oh wow. Not that I have 800 grand just laying around, but the price of it is actually alot lower then I expected. Especially keeping in mind the price of the real deal. Great video as always. What a dream it would be to take this machine on a road trip trough Europe.

[@375GTB]

Could the 1967 Daytona 24 winning 330P4 Spyder (#846) be reproduced?

[@gerardov.9716]

Dear God what a gem.

[@fredrikhumlehagen9903]

Absolutely lovely. I wonder what Ferrari thinks about it? I mean it’s got the badges and everything. Aren’t they usually really strict about this kind of thing? Or does it have some form of official blessing?

[@markaslade]

From memory (on other reviews) it’s actually based on a lesser Ferrari - a 330 I think - so technically it’s a Ferrari with a body kit

[@marcstauffenberg8599]

News from this week: "Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari on Thursday won its dispute with a German car design company after Europe’s top court agreed with its arguments that it owns the design right to the appearance of its race-track-ready Ferrari FXX K. Ferrari had sued Mansory Design in the German court for making and selling these accessories designed to make the Ferrari 488 GTB, which is priced at around $250,000, look like the US$2.6-million Ferrari FXX K, saying the company had violated its rights to the unregistered designs." All this to say that now there is a "legal precedent" that gives Ferrari reason.. so, bodykit or not, it appears that there is not much legal in the product of the video. The only doubt I have left is that, since the video company is an English company, therefore not a European one, maybe they can get away with it

[@RoverWaters]

@@markaslade false

[@MRVSKIN]

Love love love it and please please please do a video on the gto 250 California 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@saferandquieteroads]

Great watch, thank you

[@Under_Construction100]

I love Alex and Henry. I wish they do a duo-review.

[@melbguy1]

Thanks for your review. Question: If it was like a greenhouse in the car, why were you wearing a leather jacket? Just wondering

[@M-PASTA]

I assume every old million dollar+ car I see is just a replaca/kit

[@michaeljamieson3582]

And you’d be right 90% of the time.

[@stevenswm9844]

And I would more than KINDA love to have one! 😊 Really enjoyed the vid! 👍

[@Ridwan1497]

I see you shining g

[@jamesrapp9778]

Cheers for the video mate 😎 👌

[@pedaorm]

Happy to see alex here again! Beautiful car

[@costafilh0]

They should have used the Ferrari V12 and MT from the 612 Scaglietti, and restyle the interior with a classic 70s luxury look and feel. Then it would be basically perfect, better in every way, and a fraction of the price of the original.

[@vishalquake3]

Friends on the internet ? I like him ! 😇 What a stunner of a car !

[@shauno1970]

I saw one parked up on the street like it was any car a few days before the 1999 gp in Monaco

[@KCJbomberFTW]

Wait so how long is the waitlist/are they all gone or can I actually have one?

[@375GTB]

How about a 330 GTO LWB? As run at Le Mans, Sebring, Tour de France etc.... 1962 1963... J.C.

[@milli2385]

Absolutely stunning! And yea the car is nice too

[@ninetytwopoint5640]

Was the body made at North Devon Metalcraft?

[@AarmOZ84]

750,000 is remarkable for a custom built car like that. I work as a machinist and the work that goes into machining engine parts means your V-12 will easily get up to 200,000 even if you can buy carburetors and timing belts from other companies.

[@SuperDodoe]

Excellent...what was the last bit about the monologue?

[@MrGaryGG48]

Since most of the "multi-million dollar or multi-million £" cars seldom see the light of day, if you're looking for a close facsimile that can actually be enjoyed these days, these "revival specials" are the best option around. Compared to $20M to $70M for the real thing, the $500K-$1.5M I've heard quoted is a bargain. Unfortunately, it's still way past my budget but they make a great read! Rob Dickinson at Singer or Henry Pearman at Eagle both are producing excellent choices for my "fantasy garage." Dream on...

[@zero521]

I thought the Muira was good looking but this is special!

[@johntechwriter]

That sing-song voice is driving me nuts!

[@Nick-sd7um]

This IS better than the real thing. Because the real thing was great 50-70 years ago but that time has passed.

[@LOTUSELISE340R]

What chassis is it based on? Singer vehicles often use Porsche models as their starting point. Do we know what car it's based on, or what chassis it sits on?

[@RoverWaters]

these are made all new revival series

[@sidneytang925]

Your jacket is beautiful 🤩 May I ask what brand and style is it?

[@SilentRacer911]

Wow, a beautiful car! Love the opening

[@JoJoJoker]

Wow! This 250 is why we love cars. I’ll have mine in Rosso Dino orange over dark green leather.

[@ianedmonds9191]

How does 320hp pushing 1020kg take 6 seconds to 60 and only do 150 mph top speed? Should be much better performance than that? Is it just really low on torque and set up with very high lift cams that only make that at the very top rpm range?

[@psk5746]

Gearing. These cars were not interested in start line performance as much. Only start once in a 24 hour rave for example

[@RoverWaters]

tires, suspension, aero

[@mothusimaake1566]

Talk about serendipity… I was just looking for a good review on this exact car.

[@tomhegedosh5487]

How did they get around the litigious Ferrari brand?

[@gljnjo]

This is my dream car since i first saw the picture. Maybe one day... Maybe...

[@petedavis4097]

Truly beautiful

[@RennerMagazine]

His great doing this!

[@burgeraddict7354]

I will not die before owning one of these

[@paulelverstone8677]

This, to me, is how a restomod should be. True to the original but built with useability. Reliable. Enjoyable. Emotional. See how Alex revels in the noise of it. It's like a fine wine to us Motorheads. You can buy a cheap bottle of plonk from Lidl for £3 and sound like an asthmatic four banger or you can have the finest Moet Chandon 63 and sound like this. Or you can put an electric motor in one and it'll sound like.... I dunno, water...

[@RoverWaters]

this example is a revival,, not restomod

[@brianluo5480]

How is carfection still not 1M subs yet??

[@anvil5113]

An automobile designed in an era when looks, handling and performance didn't take a back seat to safety.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

0-60 in 6 seconds would feel very fast in this I bet!

[@johnsim3722]

Didn't we see this company doing this already? They wanted to recreate everything as close to the original as possible but the welders for the chassis refused? They refused because the welding on the original was terrible! It's a great looking car, and I'm just looking at how perfectly ever single detail has been put together.

[@CFox.7]

3:32 "to millimetre perfect tolerances.." better than that I hope.

[@purpletrance9874]

A very classy repro 👍👌😎

[@aseemmaur]

Did they use a Ferrari body or is it all custom made?