1960 Ferrari 246 F1 Replica Chassis

An exceptional, full-scale (1:1) replica chassis of the 1960 Ferrari 246 Formula One car, meticulously constructed by renowned Ferrari specialist Bob Houghton in collaboration with Graypaul Motors during the 1980s.

Built to extraordinarily exacting standards, the chassis was fabricated using aerospace-quality cold-drawn seamless steel tubing throughout, with T45 steel employed for the lower rear tubes. The rear shock absorber mounts and front wishbone assemblies were precision-machined from EN8 steel, with the relevant components honed to accept their pins and bearings. The steering box and idler bushes were similarly manufactured from EN8 steel and precision-honed.

All welding was undertaken using the TIG process, reflecting the exceptional attention to detail and quality of workmanship evident throughout the construction.

Originally manufactured as a spare, the chassis has never been built up into a complete car and remains unused.

The construction of this remarkable chassis involved over 1,200 hours of skilled labour, including the fabrication of the specialist jigs required to reproduce the original design accurately.

An extraordinary example of specialist Ferrari engineering, representing a substantial investment in craftsmanship and offering a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully executed replica of one of Ferrari's celebrated front-engined Formula One chassis.