An exceptionally fine 1:15 scale scratch-built model of a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO by Gerald Wingrove,

constructed and completed in December of 1972, finely detailed model of the iconic V12 Ferrari 250 GTO in right hand drive, with opening doors with working catches, detailed interior, and with opening bonnet revealing engine, with wire-spoked wheels shod with rubber tyres, finished in Rosso Corsa livery and bearing registration number 'RU 8', with Gerald Wingrove inscribed signature to underside and numbered 'No.3 Dec '72', measuring 29cm long, displayed on original wooden base with black velvet platform bearing Gerald Wingrove inscribed plaque, under original Perspex case (cracked) and offered with modern replacement Perspex case, the case measuring 41 x 21 x 16cm overall.
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Footnotes


Of the six Ferrari 250 GTO models constructed by renowned model engineer Gerald Wingrove between 1971-72, and the first series of models built by Gerald in the larger 1:15 scale, five featured the opening doors and bonnet with engine detailing as offered here, the other model being a 'kerbside' example.
Wingrove constructed three models of this 1963 variant with Series I bodywork (one with white double racing stripes), and three of the 1964 version with Series II bodywork.