1961 Ferrari 250 returns as an all-new hydrogen car

One of the most beautiful Ferraris of all time gets a modern look. The classic car will not be an electric car, but will have a brand new engine that runs on hydrogen. The contemporary interpretation of the iconic 1960s model is also inspired by 1960s art, music and architecture sixties. Without flowerbut with energy.

Still hesitating to take out that second mortgage so you can get your hands on that electric version of the iconic 1967 Ford Mustang? Then it’s best to wait a little longer or just take a third one. Because there is no doubt that a modern version of this Ferrari also fits into your classic car garage.

In 1961 the Ferrari 250 GT SWB won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the contemporary reinterpretation of the iconic model is ready to conquer the heart of every car enthusiast. Get to know the Competizione Ventidue.

Competizione Ventidue

The Ventidue (’22’ in Italian) concept was designed by London-based Forge Design. As a decentralized design agency, the company provides designers, modelers and project managers with automotive companies as a kind of employment agency. And to emphasize their expertise and skill, they have given this Ferrari gem a new coat of paint.

The Ventidue’s origins date back to 1959, when the sports car’s spiritual ancestor, the Ferrari 250 GT SWB, was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The launch took place in the middle of two major arts and music events. The release of Miles Davis’ groundbreaking album kind of blue a month earlier and the opening of the architecturally impressive Guggenheim Museum in New York a few weeks later.

Jazz legend Miles Davis loved lightning fast cars and drove around in a Ferrari himself. “We wanted to design a car that Miles Davis would have bought as soon as his album was released,” Forge Design said in a statement.

“We went back to what the car was then, what it represented. The Ventidue is inspired by the art and architecture of the sixties without losing sight of the details of a perfect design.”

Ferrari on hydrogen beats electric car

Despite the retro design of the classic car, the brand new Ferrari is equipped with the latest technological gadgets. The Ventidue is not an electric car but is powered by a modified V12 engine that weighs less than 165 kg and uses indirect hydrogen injection.

In addition, the car features an aluminum and carbon fiber chassis and fully independent suspension for modern performance and handling. A final production of the modern Ferrari classic car is not planned for the time being.

However, interested parties can apply via the Competizione Ventidue website. Mind you, other restorations – without a hydrogen engine – often cost more than 1.5 million euros on top of the 8 million euros hanging on a Ferrari 250 GT SWB today.