This episode of The Motoring Historian focuses on the history of John Coombs' 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, also known as 'Bianco Speciale,' the only white GTO from the factory. Coombs was a prominent British car dealer and race car tuner, known for his work with Jaguars in the post-war period. The discussion delves into Coombs’ pivotal role in car racing and his rivalry with other notable figures like Mike Hawthorn. It also explores Coombs' decision-making, including his choice for a right-hand drive configuration and the specific racing modifications made to the GTO. The narrative touches on broader themes of car manufacturing, racing strategies, and automobile culture in the 1960s, providing insights into the significance of this particular GTO in automotive history. The script culminates with a discussion on the car's market value and its auctioning by Mecum Auctions, highlighting its unique features and provenance.

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Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. Copyright Jon Summers, The Motoring Historian. This content is also available via jonsummers.net. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.