Gran Turismo Omologato � The Famous Ferrari GTO

I you ask a real Ferrari lover which is his or her all-time favorite Ferrari, there is a very good possibility the their choice will be the �60s GTO.


Prismacolor pencils on red archival Strathmore paper 12"x 9"
� Paul Chenard 2009
Miguel Morales Collection

Available as a limited edition print.

Consider by many as one of the most beautiful cars in the world, it was designed by Sergio Scaflietti, in collaboration with engineer Mauro Forghieri as a replacement the 250 GT SWB. Wind-tunnel and track tested, powered by a 3.0 Litre V-12, the GTO sported A-arm front suspention, disk brakes, and a five-speed gearbox.

Though it was a street legal, it was conceived to do battle for the World Manufacturers Championship in the prestigious GT Class.

This beauty was also a beast, winning the GT Championship in 1962, 1963, and 1964.

Only 39 GTO�s were ever built, so the value of this prized racer can expected to be between $15 million and $30 million USD.

The Office Series � 1957 Ferrari 250 TR Scaglietti Testa Rosa

Pencil and markers on white archival Canson stock
� Paul Chenard 2009

The Ferrari 250 Testa Rosa is a famous racer that helped propagate the Ferrari legend. The name comes from the Italian words for �red head�, reflecting its 12-cylinder engine�s red-painted cam covers.

The Testa Rosa were produced from 1956 to 1961. They were bodied by various carrozzerias, including Pininfarina and Touring.

Scaglietti created the famous �pontoon� fendered 250TR (Testa Rosas). 22 of these beautiful cars were built in the years 1957�58.

A few years ago, I wanted to create a unique clock, based on the 1957 Testa Rosa dash instruments. I bought a new retro-looking clock, took it apart and repainted the case and hands. I recreated the clock-face using the TR tachometer aesthetics, printed it out and covered the old face. Here is the result, which hangs on the wall of our computer room.








Sports Car Market reports that RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby�s, announced that it will be auctioning off one of these stunning Testa Rosa�s, chassis no. 0714TR, during their May 17, 2009 auction. You can read more about it here.