Why The Ferrari 250 SWB Revival Is Worth £800k! | GTO Engineering

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I was down at GTO Engineering to record a podcast and they gave me the chance to go and drive one of their Revival cars. This one is essentially a Ferrari 250 SWB Competition Spec but built recently. What an absolutely amazing machine.
You can find the podcast with Mark, the boss of GTO Engineering here:
• Mark Lyon | GTO Engine...
Hope you enjoy,
Sam
Notes:
00:00 = Intro
00:42 = Walkaround
02:45 = Startup and Driving
11:40 = Conclusion + Outro

[@joetremblay8892]

I owned a comp. 1960 SWB in the 70's (#1807) and used it for my daily driver in LA. It had an engine out of a 1958 Testarossa!

[@hottiemcscottie5952]

U must be rich than

[@antoombom9584]

@@hottiemcscottie5952at that time they probably weren’t as expensive. Especially considering that it didn’t have the original engine. Still incredible though

[@karlhurn]

Great to see someone genuinely enjoying a car so much they forget what to say. Nice one Sam! 👍

[@timhackh]

Forget about those modern supercars... All a real enthusiast needs is a classic Ferrari!

[@weaselman24]

Yes. A car where skill counts.

[@pedrom5919]

Or a classic Porsche.

[@KUROSHURA]

Those are the only V12 Ferraris worth getting in my perspective. The modern ones are too powerful, too big and too fast to be enjoyed on the road.

[@Ebbhead2424]

This is is not a classic. It´s a modern replica.

[@lewisevans3451]

That Ferrari is amazing everyone needs one if it wasn't 800k

[@craigyirush3492]

A beautiful car, weighs 1,000 kg, has 300hp, an NA V12 with three pedals. Otherwise known as perfection!

[@KCJbomberFTW]

You need this and an Eagle and a Porsche 550

[@RavenValkyrie]

Man who ever owns this car is so lucky to afford it, IT SOUNDS SO GOOD, and the experience of driving such a barebone machine must be unparalleled compared to a modern supercar.

[@SHIREDRIFT]

Cor, doesn't she sing! Love it. And with all these continuations you can actually use and enjoy them to their full potential without being in a constant state of worry and anxiety about breaking 60 year old - unavailable components!

[@sammooresphoto]

100%

[@VadersRage]

Jesus.....! I could feel the torque through my iPad! So jealous that you got to “aim” that thing down public roads. Great vid!

[@1967Stotty]

The most beautiful front engined car ever built (mid engined = Muira). More desirable than anything built in the last 50 years. Simpy sublime.... as your reaction demonstrates!

[@ghibli608]

I had goosebumps during the entire driving part. That sound ! A-MA-ZIng !

[@ytbeusr]

There is nothing in the world that beats the sound of an old school v12. Love the video mate

[@Houthiandtheblowfish]

Colombo 3.5 liter v12 is just heaven

[@alcam100]

This review and your reaction is exactly as I hoped it would be. Sublime.

[@titolynch]

I had the same exact reaction. You just can’t explain it, you are just wowed.

[@truthseeker8483]

The giggling was funny! Awesome car..amazing that they can recreate it ..must be some wonderful engineering going on in that beautiful GTO building....thanks for the review Sam

[@jeannizerolle3101]

There’s absolutely nothing to dislike about this car in my view at least my

[@johnireland1629]

Wonderful video. It expresses why I turned in my leased 2017 high tech modern Alfa Giulia sedan and bought a 20 year old 911. Not on the same level as this 250 SWB, but well within the same spirit and fun factor. Modern technology in cars turns us into automotive couch potatoes.

[@kevinho1922]

it's amazing to me how mechanical classic cars sound

[@pauly0007]

Quite possibly the best KZbin video I’ve seen in some time!

[@sammooresphoto]

🤣🙏🏻

[@AntonyGeorgeBoltzzz]

Thanks for this video mate! As car people we could feel every bit of the emotions you were trying to convey, and that engine... oh my god!

[@MarcSob22]

The most gorgeous GT ever made!!

[@joshn.5625]

Marcelo S it is stunning but sits at #2 for me, right behind the 300SL Gullwing.

[@titolynch]

Josh Nisker maybe, but the driving experience is far far mor amazing on the SWB for me. So the hole package is far better with the SWB (for me of corse)

[@tifosiman68]

I agree. The SWB Ferraris are my favorite.

[@joshn.5625]

@@titolynch I’ve never driven either, so I’ll take your word for it!

[@titolynch]

Josh Nisker The SWB competizione is the best car i’ve driven...period. I have the amazing luck of being able to drive many many cars, but no car has ever transmitted su much and felt so right as the SWB. But the 300SL is a stunning car, beautiful. Did you know there are some very special 300SLs that where restomoded by AMG and Mercedes Benz with a modern engine inside with 400hp, and A/C. Not very engaging when you drive them but they become very very usable, almost a daily driver.

[@panagiotisathanasopoulos]

Video of the weekend :D ... amazing... thanks for sharing Sam

[@michaelbaker9918]

Love the sound! That is what a driving experience should be! Thank you!

[@paulcamus624]

Could not stop laughing 😂 watching Sam enjoying himself sooo much! That is living!

[@simoncopson9291]

I want one! Just shows what the moderns are lacking, despite their awesome tech!

[@lukabrankovic]

I am stunned what car it is and you made one amazing video! Love it, thanks Sam and wish your youtube will start growing cause you desirve it!

[@ryancameron237]

Great vid. Amazing car! Absolutely timeless

[@paulhosey623]

That was the most enjoyable video I've seen in years. It speaks for itself. Thanks man. Wow.

[@mo-hammadabunaser1367]

Really delightful to watch.. what a wonderful piece of metal

[@5parky]

What a thing, thanks for sharing Sam.

[@robertmarr8991]

Great video, just love your reactions, like a kid in a candy store.

[@pharmacells]

Loved your video. Thanks for just being real and letting emotion take over. It's refreshing. And what a thing.

[@sammooresphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RS265trophy]

That smile on his face. no words needed.

[@Sonic-Boom]

I’ve driven past this place a hundred times, just wish I had the money to go in!

[@sammooresphoto]

To go in is free.... go have a look!

[@Sonic-Boom]

Sam Moores Cheers, Sam, maybe I will!

[@adogmcdizzle]

I love your enthusiasm! Great to watch you enjoying it so much. It is what cars and driving is all about.

[@sammooresphoto]

Absolutely!

[@blairhenderson1476]

Great video 👍 that noise though 🤤🤤could listen to that all day 😍

[@ZoidPickle]

Giddy as a school boy. I am as well lol it really shows What you need in a car. Forget Sat nav, drinks holder. Wheel Through your fingertips, arse On a seat, and the best engine Money can buy. Bellisimo ❤

[@Jonoponomono]

After watching your review I cannot think of a car I would rather have. To elicit that kind of response from someone.....amazing.

[@Vinttro]

Wow, just wow!! This is a special car, great video

[@KeriBeal]

That’s a hell of a car and a great podcast 🍻

[@brandonbentley5453]

They went from 500k to 800k fast... Beautiful machine...perfect in black.

[@tifosiman68]

I need to comment, but these old Ferrari do the same thing to me, the sounds are euphoric, and they kinda scramble your brains a little. Thank you for the upload Sam.

[@4SmokingTailpipes]

The giggles and smiles say it all! Sold!!!!

[@fransb8543]

Kid-in-a-candy-store levels of happiness, great stuff

[@kennydee8296]

Literally jaw dropping, his lower mandible almost detached, the degree of unhinging dictated by the exhaust note 💨 🎶

[@pavelssaveljevs3193]

Sam, this is your one of the best reviews. Car is from another planet, of course, but your reactions were onest. So glad to watch it. Repeated couple times your downshift fragments) Thanks mate!

[@sammooresphoto]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Before I got home I was actually pretty worried that there was just going to be a lot of blabbing and nothing else.

[@pavelssaveljevs3193]

@@sammooresphoto but you know, in this case it what was needed). Because as you mentioned, how can you review such car in traditional way?

[@joshn.5625]

250SWB! My favourite car of all time, though not quite as pretty as the 300SL Gullwing in my view.

[@steelman200870]

Loved the video Sam! The look on your face... brilliant! 🤣

[@sammooresphoto]

😂

[@njts1250]

Just found your channel and I love it

[@sammooresphoto]

Welcome 👍🏻

[@richarddarsa6353]

What a great video - As genuine cars have gone beyond dream money, if I had a mere 800K for a car, this would be the top of my list! No doubt! I think you liked that more than the F8!

[@juliosanchez1830]

Great video! Wow! The era when you actually drove the car. Now the cars drive you. I would have liked to hear her roar from outside the car before the drive. But thats just me. Thanks!

[@fahadmars2022]

Absolutely beautiful car

[@neilurwin9670]

A Fab Car All The Best And The Team.

[@4_r_e_dad]

Incredible 👏🏾

[@gsc512]

Such a stunning machine

[@bartachten8141]

Watched this epic ride 3 times today already, A W E S O M E 🤘🤘

[@sammooresphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fidelcastro9579]

Absolutely perfect.

[@TheStig.]

A very underrated channel.

[@jasonjcr_cars819]

Awesome to see your reaction to the noise! I would be as giddy as a school boy too!

[@jonathangalloway6796]

You absolute legend 🙌 you lucky boy!! Would this car not be more like a million or 2 ?! Great video pure adrenaline and emotion 👌 👏 👍 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧

[@bullshark9177]

That sound! YES PLEASE!!!

[@rogerkastoun3143]

Wow! I loved this video! What engine is in there? Thanks for sharing this

[@xWILZTAx]

The most beautiful car there is.

[@beatspacek3479]

M8, I was absolutely cracking up with laughter and joy with yu there Sam!!! Sometimes there is too much talk when there is absolutely no need and this clip would be right up there in that regard. Those first few cackles killed me LOL 😂 Now to the car and in particular that engine and gearbox. Just wow!! 250 SWB always been one of my faves and after watching this I’m wondering how I can make a few mill sos I can get my self down to GTO and order me one pronto..!! I reckon if they ever need to do any marketing they only need ur clip Sam!! Because of yu, thousands more are aching to own this machine. Another thing, I’ve seen recently that they are recreating the Aston DB5 007 editions. Those are going for a kool 5mill or there abouts. To my mind it makes this Fezza look like an absolute bargain. If I had the choice between the two with the 250 a similar price to the Aston, I’d still choose the 250. With it at a fraction of the DB5 sticker, it’s a no brainer! Great work sam and all hale GTO engineering :)))

[@rosettedsouza7265]

You tried hard Sam, but, there are no words for these kind of experience’s, the best that life has to offer in vehicle terms. I am the same, especially on really fast motorcycles, there are no words..........thanks for videos like this, GTO Engineering are exceptional at what they do and long may it continue, they are magicians to be able to recreate such engineering art and poetry..........wish very much to be able to afford a 250 SWB, in black with cognac leather, competition spec !

[@sammooresphoto]

Thanks, it was a rather special experience

[@kenburke9145]

Those specialist lightweight car makers seriously need to look at this type of retro design work with a modern engine unit and that WOULD sell.

[@sammooresphoto]

absolutely, GTO are making a modern car to basically that formula now but it won't be the same as Ferrari doing it.

[@iwshfg6]

Wow probably the best looking car of all time,I would buy it for sure if i had the money

[@thegotzman4225]

Epic!

[@Gianky-on4nz]

Simply amazing, in black is very cool👍🔝👍!!!

[@rosettedsouza7265]

Great video and review Sam, only money prevents me from buying it and what a bargain with respect to an original.......the noise is amazing, you must have seen Derek Hill’s video in a 250 GTO, 7 minutes of bliss, thank you so much for this .....

[@sammooresphoto]

Yes, pure heaven

[@gaschimps]

I grew up in the 80s with the 80s attitude ‘can’t sit in my car - you’ll ruin the leathers’ is what I was told by a guy my brother knew! Right there & then I made it my goal to own a Ferrari - & I do. I egged myself on visiting showrooms & dealers until I could afford one. I keep to my promise that I’d let anyone drive my car as I don’t want to be like that guy! It’s only metal & money ❤️

[@myZisfantastic]

That noise, that noise!!! No young man this is pure sound, music to hears, and absolutely not a "noise"!

[@sammooresphoto]

haha, you are correct.

[@sammooresphoto]

@lol I'm 6ft, it was ok but my legs were up by my ears. The seat was hard mounted but I think it might be able to go back a bit and then i'd spacer the wheel. Not optimum tho

[@recalcitrant_recidivist9278]

RHD version of this would be fantastic. Great video. Every time I see a car I think something different, I guess that’s the problem, no matter what you have, the question is; “what would/should I have”?

[@sammooresphoto]

Haha, 100%

[@SCDC-Channel]

EPIC car

[@dasgellendehorn1393]

Ferrari is the epitome of quality, speed and design!

[@omardenarzi8226]

What a gorgeous masterpieces

[@julrudbor]

I need this in my life just to look at it everyday

[@matthijsgerretse3217]

A sound to die for

[@mosca3289]

Super cool

[@ninu8686]

He starts out . . . I think I'd rather have mine in dark blue, The seating position is a little odd, Can't adjust the seats . . . accelerates for the first time and speechless mouth agape

[@James-hb6ee]

Nice. I would take a SWB over a GTO all day long. Just like the looks better. Thanks.

[@qba4455]

Magnificent

[@FarideLadak]

It’s as raw driving as it gets. The shifter is all hydraulic, the engine is a beast of raw power, the suspension, we’ll you’ll feel every bump, it’s all meant to be that be that way.

[@Valentin-vd8gz]

A-MA-ZING !!!

[@sandyvalentin3072]

Sam.. You lucky bastard .. I’m jealous what a beautiful car 😊

[@frankslegers2522]

The difference between technical perfection and soul.

[@randomsurfer3963]

Amazing car. You should have gone to that location with your F40, imagine the two of them together..

[@sammooresphoto]

That would have been wicked. F40 was in for a service and not sure the podcast gear would have fitted in too well 😂

[@randomsurfer3963]

@@sammooresphoto Time to get that all important roof rack :)

[@eskamobob8662]

@@randomsurfer3963 there is a dude in my old neighborhood with a 430 with a bikerack on top of it and I will forever think that man is a legend

[@MrAlcmj]

@@sammooresphoto you make room haha

[@The-Enthusiast47]

11:22 best bit 7000rpm pull!

[@gaschimps]

Sublime ❤️

[@johnnycanuck250]

If I ever bought one, It would have to be purple, the same purple as Enzo's famous pen

[@Sum_Ting_Wong]

This is a replica? Could have fooled me, it looks like a 1:1 exact copy....amazing engineering!

[@Carrera-gp9od]

I think it’s fair to say you enjoyed driving that 👍🏻👍🏻😂

[@sammooresphoto]

Very fair to say

[@Carrera-gp9od]

It’s an absolutely stunning car ,it sounds magnificent!

[@imbluz]

I can't say it's the MOST beautiful car, because there are so many beautiful cars. But this 250 SWB is beautiful in a unique and especially cool way.

[@sammooresphoto]

yeah it's wicked

[@alasdairkerr258]

Unreal.

[@steve5892]

i love mine, its like being in a jet plane,

[@lorenzo246gt7]

Grandeeee 🤗👏👏👏👏

[@francoisg3500]

Awesome car! £850,000 but would be so cool to own! 😎

[@MrRoyck10]

A sports car must provoke emotion!

[@Carrera6rennsport]

NOW we're talkin'

[@roverwaters3875]

The first factory dual purpose racing/roadcar was the Bugatti T35 in 1924 The last factory dual purpose racing/roadcar was the Ferrari 250SWB in 1959 Both can be bought new these days as perfect recreations to nut and bolt detail.

[@zzhughesd]

Obv great taste Mr M

[@paulanstey3562]

I am sooooooo jealous. Come on lotto. How can they badge this a Ferrari? I guess they start with an old Ferrari do they? But you seemed to indicate the car was a new build. If they have Ferrari approval then it elevates this car somewhat more. I really hate you right now. How come others have so much fun and I'm stuck in a shopping trolley. Great vid and I love your response to the car. Pure unadulterated joy. :)

[@_rubberbandit3697]

It’s what’s known as ‘a tool car’. It’s built completely of Ferrari parts, it just didn’t roll off the Ferrari factory floor. Ferrari actually buy parts from GTO Engineering for fixing and servicing classic Ferraris

[@rlahlou]

Who won't fall in love with the finest and most fabulous Ferrari of all time?