Ferrari’s Testarossa, or 250TR as it is otherwise known, was Ferrari’s top competition car from 1957 to 1961. With its three liter V12 single overhead camshaft Colombo designed engine it was more than a match for anything currently seen on the race track and went a long way towards establishing Ferrari as a premier name in racing history. Two main versions were seen. The 1958 version was notable for its “pontoon” fenders, while later models had smoother body sides, without the protruding nose. As with other early 250GT’s of the period, drum brakes were still used, as were lever action shock absorbers. But the 1959/60 models featured upgrades in these areas, with telescopic shock absorbers and disk brakes making their first appearance on a Ferrari. At all times the mechanical specifications of the TR’s were the same as for the California, Berlinetta, Cabriolet and Coupe that were built concurrently. Ferrari’s policy at that time was to engage autonomous coach builders to design and manufacture bodies for their chassis. Notable among these were famous names such as Pinin Farina, Boano/Ellena and Scaglietti. The car shown in these photographs was built at the request of the owner of a Ferrari 250GTE and styled to resemble a 1958 Pontoon Testarossa. This car was not endorsed by or sponsored by Ferrari S.p.A, an Italian Corporation