This Ferrari Breadvan pays homage to a 1960s racing icon
Alvin Reyes - Jan 27, 2021, 7:42am CST
What you’re staring at is a one-off homage to Ferrari’s 250 GT SWB Breadvan racecar that first appeared at the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans. The vintage-inspired bodywork is the brainchild of Dutch coachbuilder Niels van Roij Design and is commissioned by an anonymous client.
“We see it as a great privilege that we can honor the Breadvan through this Hommage commission,” said Van Roij. “It is a complex task to translate the essence of the legendry ’62 car into a contemporary design. We intend to be inspired by the old car, but will ensure we are not limited by it in our creativity.”
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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.