Breadvan - A Ferrari to beat the GTO

Built as Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase Competizione chassis 2819 GT, the car was delivered new to sports car ace Olivier Gendebien before being transformed in 1962 for Count Giovanni Volpi di Misurata. Its radical new bodywork created the instantly recognisable ‘Breadvan’ — a car designed to challenge Ferrari’s new 250 GTO and one that has since become a favourite with enthusiasts around the world.

Written by Richard Heseltine, with contributions from Nicola von Dönhoff and Ferrari historian Keith Bluemel, this authoritative volume combines new research, detailed race history and extensive archive photography to tell the complete story of chassis 2819 GT.

• Covers its transformation into the famous Breadvan in 1962
• Explores the Ferrari ‘Palace Coup’ and the circumstances that led to the car’s creation
• Features key figures including Giotto Bizzarrini, Olivier Gendebien, Carlo Maria Abate and Ludovico Scarfiotti
• Detailed reports from Le Mans, the Tour de France, Paris 1,000Km, Daytona and Sebring
• Includes new research into previously uncertain parts of the car’s competition history
• Covers the Breadvan’s adventures in America and return to racing in Britain
• Includes its modern historic racing career at Le Mans and Goodwood
• Reveals colourful stories involving Gianni Agnelli and Gunter Sachs

Rich in Ferrari history, competition detail and extraordinary personalities, Breadvan – A Ferrari To Beat The GTO is an essential book for Ferrari enthusiasts, collectors, historic racing followers and admirers of one of the most unconventional competition cars ever built.