{"id":793615,"date":"2023-10-31T00:08:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T07:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=512241"},"modified":"2024-12-29T14:09:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T14:09:13","slug":"car-of-the-day-1963-ferrari-250-gte-22-series-iii-coupe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/car-of-the-day-1963-ferrari-250-gte-22-series-iii-coupe\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Of The Day: 1963 Ferrari 250 GT\/E 2+2 Series III Coup\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In 1960, Ferrari introduced the 250 GTE 2+2, marking its foray into the four-seater market to compete with rivals like Aston Martin and Maserati. This model was born from the immensely successful 250 GT, launched in 1954, featuring a more compact 3.0-liter V12 engine designed by Colombo.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-798507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series III Coup\u00e9\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-4-4-scaled-1-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The 250 GTE retained Ferrari&#8217;s traditional multi-tubular chassis but introduced coil springs in the independent front suspension, replacing transverse-leaf springs. It used a four-speed, all-synchromesh gearbox that, in 1959, transitioned to disc brakes and added a four-speeds-plus-overdrive gearbox in 1960.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-798509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-3-4-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Designed by Pininfarina, this 2+2 model retained the 250&#8217;s elegance and sportiness while extending the chassis by 200mm to accommodate two rear seats. Its wheelbase measured 2,600mm, and the V12 engine&#8217;s 240bhp ensured high performance despite increased weight. With a top speed of nearly 140mph, the 250 GTE showcased its prowess by accelerating from 0 to 100mph and back to a stop in just 25 seconds, even with two passengers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-798510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series III Coup\u00e9\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-2-4-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The 250 GTE became a resounding success for Ferrari, with three series and minor changes to the dashboard and lighting arrangements during its production run until 1963. With 950 units sold, it became Ferrari&#8217;s most popular and commercially triumphant model at the time.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-1-5.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-1-5.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-1-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-1-5.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-1-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-1-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-1-5-100x67.jpg 100w, 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href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-5-4-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-6-3.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-6-3.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-6-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" 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https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-6-3-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-3-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-3-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-2-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/cars.bonhams.com\/auction\/27987\/lot\/599\/1963-ferrari-250-gte-22-series-iii-coupe-chassis-no-4571-gt-engine-no-4571-gt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonhams Cars<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 1960, Ferrari introduced the 250 GTE 2+2, marking its foray into the four-seater market to compete with rivals like Aston Martin and Maserati. This model was born from the immensely successful 250 GT, launched in 1954, featuring a more compact 3.0-liter V12 engine designed by Colombo. &nbsp; The 250 GTE retained Ferrari&#8217;s traditional multi-tubular chassis but introduced coil springs in the independent front suspension, replacing transverse-leaf springs. 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