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Ferrari 250

The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa is a racing sports car produced by Ferrari from 1957 to 1961 in response to engine regulation changes regulating the maximum engine size to 3 liters for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and various other endurance races. Designed by Carlo Chiti and Giotto Bizzarrini, the 250 Testa Rossa shared many key components with other 250-series Ferraris and the 500 TR. The name "Testa Rossa" translates to "red head", referencing the red-painted cam covers sported on the car's engine. The cars feature body…

Ferrari CarsCars with open grillesLicensed Hot WheelsItalian CarsHot Wheels by Collector NumberMystery Car (2009)Mystery CarsDiscontinued Vehicles
Debut year1991
Debut seriesMainline
Produced years1991 - 2009
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.5665
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Ferrari 250 Testarossa 01
Collector identity

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Ferrari 250 is listed with Mainline as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1991 - 2009. Known designer credit: Larry Wood. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Ferrari Cars
  • Cars with open grilles
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Italian Cars
  • Hot Wheels by Collector Number
  • Mystery Car (2009)
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Ferrari 250 before reading price claims.
  • Use 1991 - 2009 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
  • Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

Prototype found in a 1991 Mattel catalog (note the lack of a window and "Ferrari" on side)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype (or rare variant?) found in a 1993 Mattel catalog
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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