1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa

Chassis 754 TR

Developed for the 1958 racing season, the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa is one of the most iconic race cars in automotive history. Known for its distinctive “pontoon” fenders and named after the red-painted cylinder heads (“Testa Rossa” meaning “redhead” in Italian), only 19 customer cars were built, making it highly exclusive. The 250 Testa Rossa’s aerodynamic “coke bottle” design was not only visually striking but also highly successful on the racetrack, despite being controversial at the time.

The 250 TR is powered by a 3.0-liter V12 engine, with 250cc per cylinder, producing an astonishing 300 horsepower—unheard of in its era. After the 250 GTO, the 250 Testa Rossa is regarded as the second most coveted Ferrari model. Legendary drivers Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill piloted a factory 250 TR to victory at the 1958 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Chassis 754 TR first raced at Le Mans in 1958, and was originally painted blue. Shortly afterward, it was acquired by David Love in 1962 and he actively raced the car for nearly 50 years, first in SCCA competitions and later in historic West Coast events. During this time, Tom Price raced against the car over 80 times in various Maserati sports cars. In 2014, Tom acquired 754 TR from David Love’s estate.

Since then, Tom has continued its racing legacy, competing at venues like Sears Point, Laguna Seca, and Cavallino. In 2018, Tom, Gwen, Greg, and Nick Price shared the driving duties during the 250 TR Rally through Utah and Colorado, adding new chapters to this car’s illustrious history.