Tom Talks: Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa

A very special 'Tom Talks' episode.
The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa #0704 is one of the worlds most important cars, many believe the ultimate survivor and today you're going to hear all about it.
This is the only unrestored 250 Testa Rossa in existence but also the second prototype of the model, an ex-works car that was driven by the greatest drivers of the period and won at least 19 races throughout its life.
It was donated to The Henry Ford Museum in 1967 where it would reside for over 30 years.
Remarkably, the car retains all of its original components including the chassis, body, engine and transmission and has never sustained any accidents of any real consequence.
Tom Hartley Jnr first sold this car back in 2014 and we are pleased to be able to announce that we have recently sold her once again.
We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed filming it, this particular car is very important to us all at THJ.

[@lestercombs1871]

I’m older than this car. This is the best car presentation I’ve ever seen. Thank you.

[@Paul8342]

Your knowledge is outstanding Tom - you’re always such a pleasure to listen to.

[@royd72]

Bloody hell Tom, what an incredible watch, thank you 👏👏👏

[@TheSnookerGym]

I could listen to you all day long Tom - such soothing tones underpinned by vast knowledge of these beautiful stories disguised as cars

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

I've only ever seen one 250TR...is was on a trailer being pulled by a Merc 500SEC at a constant 90mph. It was 1986 and within about 20 miles of Modena. Some things you never forget.

[@rodmclean2066]

Stunning time capsule. Ultimate collectors car. Nothing better than those Ferrari V-12s

[@mccarthywatch]

Wonderful presentation! Thank you for taking the time to share this amazing Ferrari with us. I had the pleasure of seeing this car at The Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2017. Just stunning. Cheers from McCarthy Aerospace - Leeds, Alabama USA

[@MrLph427]

Beautiful car beautifully presented Tom, 👍🏼

[@Spiderx7756]

One of the best videos I’ve seen. At the risk of sounding weird it got my quite emotional. Thank you for sharing

[@carza355]

Such an impressive video, more so because you are passionate about cars and that always comes across so strongly in these videos. Thank you for sharing your passion.

[@crimzikk]

Passionate salesman

[@sandyvalentin3072]

What a beautiful car and a piece of history . Thanks Tom 😊

[@steffydog]

Oh my goodness, what a simply fantastic video, I enjoyed every single moment, I was hanging on your every word THJ, wow, thank you so so much for this 👍🏁👏

[@garyreams8123]

I did "enjoy hearing about it",....very much,.... I couldn't stop listening to your presentation. I was an "army brat" American living in Germany in the late 50's and went to Nurburgring several times and Le Mans once and saw phenomenal cars and legendary drivers. Ferrari's, Maserati's, Mercedes, Jags and Aston's. Fangio, Moss, Peter Collins, the Marquis De Portago and others etc. I lucked out. I'll never forget those experiences. I liked the way that you leaned on the car, put your hands on it and sat in it. Fitting behavior for the car itself. A well used and respected old friend of value and worth.

[@LynGriffiths70]

Would have loved to hear it tick over at the end..

[@Harrison.12]

Superb content and quality AMAZING knowledge a pleasure to watch. Thanks Tom

[@simoncasson3327]

Outstanding presentation. Wonderful car. Very special, Tom... Ferrari and Maserati of the 1950's - (the sports-racing cars) are my passion. My old chairman (Anthony Hartley), your namesake was renowned in Maserati circles.

[@ozeskiman]

Thank you for sharing such great car with us and informing us of it's amazing history. A car that stands alone.

[@MichaelGuziak]

Just A , Wonderful, FERRARI ,, STORY and Video. Thanks Again..!

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Our pleasure!

[@edwardwelford8505]

Fabulous video, and truly fascinating. The enthusiasm for the car makes it all the better.

[@Kompieter]

Thank you for sharing this, absolutely magnificent.

[@danielsiebenmann4907]

Congraz for this very nice Report Mr. Hartley. Met O. Gendebien mid 90's ! Almost forgotten Gentleman driver!! Charisma & badass was the magic potion of those days... Best regards D. Siebenmann

[@nicokretzschmar2787]

its amazing to hear the history of this special car, i was banned every second he talked with this passion. Amazing car, great history, well done Mr. Hartley !!

[@ovenorway]

We want to hear it fire up ! The sound is half the experience

[@timphoto83ec]

Listening to Tom for free is far more important.

[@danielsiebenmann4907]

yep

[@stephendyer5902]

What an amazing story, what an amazing car, just fantastic to hear it told with such passion as well! So many great names attached to this car but I hope Arthur True somehow knows what a huge favour he did us all!

[@elmadi7391]

Thanks Tom for sharing...what a Ferrari history. Now I am imagining how much the new owner paid for it. I love the way you present these important facts; you should have kept it in your collection.

[@merkury06]

I enjoyed your message very much! Excellent car with a legendary record.

[@johnmorrison27]

Once again truly amazing content 👍👍👍

[@simonb7556]

Thank you for creating an amazing video of a very special car.

[@jonathanhammond3748]

Wonderful commentary and insight. Thank you for sharing your experience and passion for this unique car.

[@CaliforniasGoldCoast]

I love listening to your videos. I've learned so much. Thanks! THAT CAR! dreamy~~

[@MrJohnnyc12345]

Today I am at the @CavallinoClassic at The Breakers in Palm Beach for the weekend. This car is prominently displayed on the main lawn. Thankfully it is near the public area so I could see it up close, as the event was done private this year due to covid. Thanks to this video Tom made, which I watched months ago, I was happy to answer people’s questions about the history and provenance of the car, as if I were the owner LOL. What is amazing and horrifying, is that some woman who was touching other cars on the lawn as she posed in front of each of them for pictures, actually sat on the right front fender of this car to take a picture. The entire crowd gasped. Thankfully there was no damage done. It’s incredible the ignorance of people, particularly at the most prestigious Ferrari event in the country. Aside from that, what an incredible opportunity to see this car in person. I joke that Tom has the easiest job in the world (jk) because when you are dealing at this level, you can almost feel the history of the car while in its presence. It practically speaks to you. Thank you Tom for educating me on this car and many others and sharing your passion with the rest of us.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Thanks John! Great to hear the car is appreciated and I hope she was handed the bill for the picture! 😅

[@overmarsdaria3222]

Wow!! What a lovely explanation of a legendary beauty, if I was a millionaire I would buy this piece of art.

[@ValladolidArde]

Thanks for sharing Tom

[@meldada9458]

This is what gypsy/travellers can achieve when give a level playing field inspiration 👏

[@Marthaviews]

Another cracking and informative video Tom. The cars of that period were indeed amazing, as were the drivers and those involved. Matched by your enthusiasm and knowledge. Thank you. Now, how much is it?

[@warrenwalker8170]

I appreciate it when a car salesman does not lean on the car

[@jonathangalloway6796]

Tom I admire you so much and I am not jealous man I could be but its pure admiration I have towards you. Many people sell vintage/classic cars but the selection that you seem to exhibit all seem to be so unique in some shape or form. I am a massive car nut every video I sit down to watch has a history to absorb i will be honest I am not in the financial position at this time to purchase any of your sculptured works of art but mark my words as soon as that day comes I will be jumping on the first flight to come and visit. Spending such a vast amount of money on a car you need confidence that the cars provenance is correct and listening to your passion i would be 100% sure that you did your homework!! Not even mentioning the fact that you have probably known the car or people that you know have known the car from nearly its manufacturer date. Credit must be given when credits due....! 🙂 My first classic from your collection at the minute would have to be the sold Dino. Respect Tom Jnr From Belfast 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇬🇧 🇬🇧

[@adamkhan5274]

Liked the video before even watching it.

[@stevenparker6415]

Why no mention of the drivers side crash repairs? they appeared to be significant-- more so than the tiny dent in the rear wing--

[@jenBaker707]

thank you

[@ckmurphy1]

I am loving the passion and education... working hard to be a future client

[@richboycoleman]

You cant put a price on a history file like that. Unbelievable car!

[@WightSkipper]

Well obviously you can put a price on it! LOL

[@Novanova501]

Art on Wheels ❤️

[@buddymac1392]

F1 isn't offering me much these days... Thanks Tom!

[@antonio20180]

Great video but in my humble opinion it is lacking in two things! The first the images showed from the TR with an hard top are from a special build from Mr. Twyman based on a GTE. Secondly, please do include some driving footages to this great videos. Something like Victory by Design. Great to see three very original Ferrari under the same roof, the 312T, the 250 TR and the 500 Mondial which I had the pleasure to assist when it attended the Estoril Concours d’Elegance. Regards

[@LeonMOOK]

Cheers man

[@craigyirush3492]

Wonderful telling of the car’s history (just finished a bio of Ginther; though little known, he was vital to Ferrari’s success in the early 60s). Curious why the rear fenders are different on this car?

[@LynGriffiths70]

Great video 👍

[@thecardude762]

Saw this car at Heveningham Hall Concours last year

[@joelalmodovar8500]

That's fuck up that the kid left the car to the museum and ended up being sold is that what happens when people leave stuff to museum for generations to see and end up being sold I won't even leave a penny to a museum people open your eyes...

[@jcerullo5015]

Is that the general Ferrari in the background light blue one

[@VintageCR]

To be fair, i know this is a race car, it should be driven on the road instead of sitting inside a museum... BUT you'd destroy the history this car comes with and at the price this legendary car sells for today is not worth the hassle of destroying originality. it's a very beautiful designed car, i hope i can see one in person one day just to gasp upon its sheer beauty and history.

[@patricklepeltier5920]

Bonjour monsieur permettez moi de vous remercier de nous transmettre votre passion ou nôtres passions .votre magnifique Ferrari Testa Rossa 1957 est dans sa figuration horiginal Ferrari classique . c'est très bien gentil de mettre le numéro de chassis dans vos différents émission . Bonne route . ensoleillée lepeltierferrari Genève Suisse .

[@DougSpringer1]

Wow.

[@dmarkieb]

Never mind, I looked it up.

[@miguelmc2289]

OK OK I'll buy it! Happy? JK. This is art on wheels

[@garybarnes3746]

Why would this car be right hand drive? Apologies in advance if the answer is obvious.

[@denniswhite9721]

Most tracks run clockwise.

[@douglasbarton7135]

Is this the same John von Neumann that created Game Theory?

[@cbotten106]

Same name different guy.

[@chrisyoung2242]

All original....250TR......so what's the value of this beautiful Ferrari? I'll guess, $20M?

[@manofweed1]

Just about the only one of these I'd entertain.

[@adrianosler1682]

For me personally ferrari is just overhyped junk they have never made a car that would make me want to buy one

[@knobexploitmusicelectronic9218]

The sound has improved MASSIVE! and cheesy music has been eliminated. Camera work is great, excellent entertainment for us trainspotters.

[@garnicholson74]

Great film, excellent photo research in particular, and the lapel mic is sounding good. Would've been nice to hear the engine singing at least a tiny aria.

[@andrase4254]

oh my God, what a car, what a history, what an art!!!

[@jesperrud]

Loves everything about these detailed videos with great stories.

[@AmericasChoice]

I wanted to watch this video but was afraid I would see him put a scratchy folder on the paint.

[@AmericasChoice]

@1bigjohn11 He heh

[@spgguy]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing. Fabulous research and history.

[@benzinapaul7416]

I received the Burago 1:18 57 TR model for christmas in 1985. aged 30 in 1994 I fulfilled my dream and bought a 550 Maranello. Love your appreciation for these older Ferraris. Magical cars and lovely to hear your enthusiasm. I'm in the motor trade but not quite at your level!

[@ocoet3575]

The 550 came out in 1996

[@benzinapaul7416]

@@ocoet3575 had a few beers when I typed that! Bought a 1997 car in 2003

[@lovepajamas1482]

Thank you for this. I love a 250 TR but don’t know much about them. Will be watching this a couple of times. Here are more questions for your next Tom Talks: What is the difference between a 275 GTS and 330 GTS, and which one you prefer? What are the differences between classic Range Rovers? I see classic Range Rovers selling between £25,000 and £200,000. What are Tom’s personal cars? What is going with the values of D Types? I see that there is a D Type for sale right now for £2M but you said you turned down an offer for your D Type last year for $8m. And do you still have ex. Lord Laidlaw’s DB4 GT in stock? Thank you for another video!

[@CaliforniasGoldCoast]

I love those questions! Now I am more curious. My 1st time here now going down the rabbit hole Thx Love..from...@home of the Concours PB.

[@justabouteverything4924]

Selling this car twice in 6 years shows just how important you as a person, are in this market. Your knowledge is absolutely unreal. Hats off to you Tom 👍

[@peterh225]

Magic👑, thanks Tom🙏

[@craigsmith4983]

Truly breathtaking, and your knowledge is also unbelievable. Thank you very much. 👍

[@GN1995_3]

this is such great content really. Please keep it up!

[@dsummers8191]

Great video. A real blockbuster. Well narrated. Really enjoyed the story. Thank you.

[@FUNZO1975]

This is good.

[@yamilz32]

I feel most people does not understand passion about cars. They simple can believe things you will do to preserve them, even at the point of not using it. I find no words to explain it. What I am sure, is that if there is a a possibility to explain it, Tom has it for sure. Thanks Tom for sharing your feelings and passion, as well as this unique cars.

[@Qwepzy]

Would love to see a Sterling Moss, Monza SP2, Aston Martin V12 Speedster, And Mclaren Elva lineup. All great looking open tops from the modern-day!

[@louisalmeida89]

I would add the Viper RT/10 to your list!

[@bowlock9901]

That was fantastic Tom, thankyou, Matt.

[@doug3011]

I love this. Mr Hartley obviously loves cars and it really, really shows. A lovely genuine and humble presentation. I would love to see more of these.

[@fw1421]

In my opinion the pontoon gendered are better looking than the full envelope fenders. Either way,the Testarossa and the 250 GTO are the most beautiful Ferrari’s ever made.

[@gentnextdoor]

For me it’s the most important of all Ferrari race cars. Stunning

[@jazzhanns]

Thanks Tom for the history lesson....Testa Rossa in Italian...is RED-HEAD

[@ozeskiman]

Thank you so much for sharing that fabulous piece of Ferrari art with us. You brought the car to life with your passion and knowledge. That's what makes your reviews unique, like the cars you present.

[@bocomoto]

Great, great presentation, and car-my Only comment,.. although i know it’s “period” But that style of the Numbers just doesn’t get it,..(they’re something on a Steinlager beer can.

[@rodneypratt4324]

Does anybody know the current price for this automobile?

[@moriart13]

$35m

[@dntlss]

I would pass out if i was near this beauty, ill never own a Ferrari cause I'm not loaded but I'm a fanatic of older models,something about them just gets me going,the stories these cars could tell,just fascinating stuff,thank you for the video.

[@pobinr]

No need for the distracting music. Do you always play music when you speak to people? What on earth is it for?

[@elastiekeltjeshaar]

Aesthetically I'm more a fan of the pontoon fender-d version

[@calsurflance5598]

Thanks so much for the history and detail on this magnificent automobile. We all have our favorites. Mine is the pontoon fender TR. But any Testa Rossa is a beautiful thing. 👍

[@roberthall1080]

Great video Tom, and such a special car.😌 im sure i was lucky enough to see this car at the heveningham concours?

[@Tom_Hadler]

Funny how with vintage race cars attention is drawn to the dent, and the repair of it being visible is seen as a positive. All about provenance and history with such cars. Interesting that after Le Mans it reverted to pontoon fender configuration, I guess it had better brake cooling for the twistier circuits, or something like that. Lovely car, look better without pontoon spec, albeit slightly less distinctive.

[@goatmonkey2112]

All of the history is the exact reason why I wouldn't want the original. I would be to afraid of driving it. Not even considering the money you're risking by driving it. You're risking the history and art. I'll take a really good replica instead. You can drive that with no worries.

[@anj747]

Really enjoyed watching this. Great historical detail, well worth preserving 👍

[@jimsfetko6130]

Can anyone answer this? Why does 0704 use 3-ear knockoffs on the rear and 2-ear knockoffs on the front?

[@Atombender]

>Only unrestored 250 Testa Rossa in existence >Factory replaced body and shiny new paint

[@jf6853]

Look forward to watching this right now. Cheers.

[@rousemotorsport]

Great content. I would want to return to the original body. The pontoon fenders are so gorgeous.

[@jankee3640]

I learn so much from the Tom Talks videos! Thanks for sharing and can’t wait to see more.

[@jayb8439]

Great channel

[@Mile-long-list]

Ralph Lauren has a wonderful one as well. They all are slightly different and I think his is the best looking imo