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Dutch designer Niels van Roij is responsible for many bite-the-back-of-your-hand beautiful projects. Standout creations include the Range Rover Adventum Coupe, a custom-built Land Rover Defender, and the Tesla Model S Shooting Brake. On this particular occasion, Niels looked into the glorious past of the Prancing Horse for a coachbuilt grand tourer. 48 photos
Breadvan Hommage is how this fellow is called, and it’s bewitching from every angle you admire it. Commissioned by “a true admirer of the Italian brand,” the one-off gran turismo is directly influenced by the short-wheelbase Breadvan that was developed to compete against the 250 GTO.
Ferrari Breadvan Hommage Revealed As One-Off Retro Shooting Brake ++ It s based on a 550 Maranello, but with a fully customized body and a bespoke interior.
The spirit of the 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan is alive and well nearly six decades later as coachbuilder Niels van Roij Design is unveiling a modern tribute. Originally announced in early 2019, the one-off prancing horse with a boxy backside has been completed after transforming a 550 Maranello into a retro-flavored shooting brake.
Much like in the glory days of coachbuilding, the Breadvan Hommage’s body was hand-beaten to obtain the final shape harkening back to the Le Mans racer of the early 1960s when it was dubbed the “La Camionnette (little truck) or “Breadvan.” The similarities continue at the front where the one-off Prancing Horse boasts dual air vents molded after those of the original Breadvan.