Ferrari 250 LM chassis 5149/GT

The Ferrari 250 LM that appeared at the 1963 Paris Motor Show. See the period chassis designation and how the prototype differs from the later cars.

What to verify before making an offer

The FIA homologation form transcribes the chassis as 5149/GT. When reviewing period records, keep the source spelling and compare the full identifier with the factory and chassis evidence. Confirm the engine and build state on the date of each claim.

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Chassis and provenance

Ferrari used this chassis to introduce the 250 LM in Paris in October 1963. It is the reference point for the model’s public debut. The later series cars and the 1965 Le Mans winner have their own chassis and histories.

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  1. Oct 1963 · Paris Motor Show

    Ferrari presented the 250 LM with chassis 5149 at the Paris Salon.

    Event evidence