Some cars tell a story, but this one is a legend in the making. Seeing this ‘Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB’ sitting perfectly in Mayfair isn’t just luck - it’s a brush with automotive royalty.

The Proportions: Designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti, the Short Wheelbase (Passo Corto) is often called the most beautiful silhouette ever to leave Maranello.

A UK Pioneer: This specific RHD beauty was the first customer SWB supplied by the legendary Maranello Concessionaires in 1960.

The V12 Heart: Under that hood sits a 3.0L Colombo V12 engine. This one was built to semi-competition specs, featuring triple Weber carburetors for that unmistakable mechanical symphony.

First in Class: The 250 GT SWB was Ferrari’s first production road car to be fitted with disc brakes as standard.

A Legacy of Purpose: This isn’t just a museum piece. For nearly 40 years, it was the beloved daily driver of enthusiast Richard Colton, who covered over 60,000 miles in it.

Upon his passing, he left the car to the RNLI, where it was auctioned for £6.6 million to fund a new Shannon-class lifeboat.

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