British Ferrari specialists GTO Engineering goes where few others in the car restoration industry can, with the Revival - a reverse-engineered Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB - the perfect example of that approach.
An original version, built between 1959 and 1962 in Maranello, Italy, would cost around $10 million, with just 165 currently available.
However, the Revival costs just a tenth of that price, while still possessing the iconic look of the original model.
Founded in 1991, GTO Engineering is a world-leading classic Ferrari specialist that has always placed its focus on the most valuable and historically significant Enzo Ferrari-era models.
It is now the world’s largest supplier of historic Ferrari parts, which GTO is able to create in-house with its 3-D printer and meticulous eye for detail.
"We often use the same materials and production processes as the original parts manufacturers," GTO founder Mark Lyon explained in his recent contribution to The Parliamentary Review.
"We differentiate ourselves from other classic parts suppliers by designing, producing – either from the original drawings or by reverse engineering – and testing the parts on our cars," he continued.
"This unique approach together with a meticulous attention to detail producing CAD models for all parts is consistent with our passion and reputation for quality. Our parts department has over 70 per cent of the worldwide classic parts trade in some verticals such as the radiator and header tank market."
The company has an established relationship with Ferrari N.V. to this day, while it has also worked on Lamborghini and Maserati parts due to its growing reputation and sought-after expertise.
The idea behind the Revival began in 2008 when the team decided they wanted a project in the aftermath of the global financial crash, with around 40 being sold since.
It is designed to act in contrast to modern standards, a genuine throwback to the days when 250s were first being released.
"Modern supercars? Our customers are bored of them. They’re all too big, too heavy and too fast. This is 10 times as much fun," Lyon told a recent interview.
With almost 40 years in the industry, who can argue with him.
