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Now in England, Mr. Passey had the 250 GT registered on UK plates “SWB 70” before commissioning a total restoration by DK Engineering, including a 1961 type SWB body built by Grand Prix Metalcraft of London and painting to its original white with a green stripe. (Schlesser’s competition colors of Madagascar.) In the summer of 1984, Passey displayed the car at the Donnington Park Ferrari Owners Club meeting. Passey, a passionate Ferrari enthusiast, was to care for no. 2209 GT for more than two decades while driving and displaying the car in various UK-based events, including the Coys Historic Festival in 2001. 2007-2008 – FERRARI CLASSICHE TO THE RESCUE OF 2209 GTThe Ferrari Classiche Department’s work on this car was to consume a full year as the initial plan of a “quick re-assembly” evolved into a “full restoration to original” in the Factory workshops. Under the careful supervision of Roberto Vaglietti, Head of Classiche and Corsa Clienti, absolutely every aspect of the car was restored to factory-original condition. After the total disassembly, metal testing and examination determined that the chassis frame and suspension was original to the car and as built in 1960. The same applied to both the gearbox (539/#54) and differential (# 289 F). The body was stripped to bare aluminum and re-configured to correct 1960 specification, in the process receiving new door skins as well. At the request of new owner Skip Barber, it was sprayed in the classic Ferrari “Rossa Corsa” racing color. The new Classiche-stamped engine block was reassembled using all new and correct internals. For an overview of the completeness and authenticity of this Ferrari Classiche restoration, prospective buyers are advised to review, with an RM Specialist, the extensive files which accompany this purchase. Photo Credit: Darin Schnabel ©2011 Courtesy of RM Auctions For further information, please visit: RM Auctions |