Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase, The Autobiography of 2119 GT

Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase, The Autobiography of 2119 GT

By Doug Nye

The story of the finest example of a glorious breed of Ferrari, the 250 GT Short Wheelbase. The 250 GT Short Wheelbase combined a great engine with a fine chassis and a beautiful body. Subsequently teh Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase became one of the most revered Ferraris. The subject of this book, 2119 GT, is a very special car because Stirling Moss drove it to a famous victory in the Goodwood Tourist Trophy of 1960. This book provides detailed insight into this race, the competition début of 2119 GT, as well as the seven others in which the car took part in period, all supported by a superb collection of photographs.

About the author

Doug Nye is the author of more than 70 books on aspects of motor sporting history, including standard works on BRM, Lotus, Ferrari, Cooper, Tyrrell and McLaren cars and upon (and with) such great racing drivers as Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jack Brabham, Jim Clark and Juan Manuel Fangio.
In his early career, he worked for Motor Sport magazine with the publication’s revered Continental Correspondent, Denis Jenkinson. Doug is considered by many to be the world’s leading motor racing historian.