365 Daytona
Commonly just referred to as the Ferrari Daytona, the
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 was a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive GT car built
between 1968 and 1973. Designed by Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina, the
Daytona is one of the Italian carmaker’s most admired cars, its reputation
being enhanced by being driven the 2,876 miles from New York to LA in 35 hours
54 minutes.
246 Dino
The Dino 246 GT, named after Enzo Ferrari’s son
and heir, who died at a young age, was built between 1969 and 1974. Powered by
a 2.4-litre V6 engine, the mid-engined, rear-drive sports car was designed to
be a more ‘affordable Ferrari and compete with the likes of the Porsche 911. It
certainly was produced in relatively high numbers for the company – over 3,500
were built.
250 Testa Rossa
One of the company’s legendary Le Mans cars,
the 250 Testa Rossa won the 24-hour race in 1958, 1960, and 1961. It’s a very
rare model, with only 34 ever built – which makes them one of the most valuable
and sought-after cars bearing the prancing horse
250 GT SWB
One of the best race cars of the early 1960s, only 176
examples of the 250 GT SWB (Grand Tourer, Short WheelBase)
were ever built. With style as well as ability, the 250 GT SWB won the GT class
of the 1961 Constructor's Championship, thanks to its lightness, power and handling
abilities.
F40
A modern classic, the F40 is the stuff of teenage boys’
bedroom walls. Built between 1987 and 1992, in limited numbers to celebrate the
company’s 40th anniversary, it is notable for many reasons, not least of which
is that was the last car personally approved by Enzo Ferrari himself. Oh, and
also because in its day it was the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive
car that Ferrari had ever sold to the public.
250 GTO
The 250 GTO, built from 1962 to 1964, is arguably the most
desired Ferrari, which has led to it setting new records for the most expensive
car ever sold at auction (the current record is $38,115,000, set last year).
Part of the appeal is the fact that only 39 were ever built, but it is the
car’s racing pedigree that seals the deal, the car winning the World Sportscar
Championship for three years straight (1962-64).
F12 Berlinetta
The F12berlinetta might be a little too recent (i.e. it’s
still in production) to be included in a best-ever list but, well just look at
it. It would be a stunning-looking car, whenever era it was built in, but when
you add the fact that the naturally aspirated 6.3-litre V12 has also won an
International Engine of the Year award, it makes a mighty persuasive case for
itself.
275 GTB/4 Berlinetta
Launched at the 1966 Paris Motor Show, the 275 GTB/4 was
another of Ferrari’s V12 masterpieces. Designed by Pininfarina, 280 examples
were produced up until 1968 and it is widely regarded as one of the one of the
most desirable sports
cars of the decade.
250 GT Lusso
Sleek and aerodynamic, the 250 GT Lusso is a classic 1960s sports
car and, with only 351 examples ever built, its relative rarity adds
to its long-lasting desirability. It also deserves its place in this list as
the last – and, therefore, arguably the pinnacle – of the 250s.
308 GTS
OK, call us nostalgic, but for anyone who grew up in the
late 1970s and early 1980s, this is the Ferrari. Of course, it doesn’t hurt its
case that this mid-engined, V8-powered car was on our TV screens every week,
driven in glamorous Hawaii by the cool Magnum PI. But even without that
brainwashing, its angular design – which is very much of its time – still
stands up as a classic of its era.
source: http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/591331/10-best-Ferraris-all-time
by Craig Thomas
http://www.fzrestoration.com
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