Ferrari 250 GTO – The autobiography of 4153 GT

£60

Picture the scene – you’re standing by a track high in the Pyrénées as a distant rumble gets closer and a magnificent machine momentarily screams into view and then skillfully negotiates a series of sharp bends before the engine sound gradually fades into the distance again. Today some would doubtless see a precious Ferrari 250 GTO as a possession to keep in pristine condition for the owner and friends to admire. But 250 GTOs were built to race and chassis 4153 GT has the provenance to prove it. Pierre Dumay and Leon Dernier brought it home in fourth place at Le Mans in 1963 for a great start. The following year was even better with a win for Lucien Bianchi and Georges Berger in the Tour de France. In 1965 there were seven events – a couple of hill climbs, three rallies and two races. The car then went on to have a secondary competition career in Spain between 1966-69, many details of which appear in this volume for the first time. Keith Bluemel’s homage to 4153 GT is another excellent addition to the Great Cars Series from Porter Press, with a great level of detail to accompany around 300 photos. Epic stuff. David Brown Author: Keith Bluemel Publisher: Porter Press International (www. porterpress.co.uk)

ISBN 978-1-907085-27-7