Ferrari 250 GT Nembo Coupé

The Ferrari 250 GT Nembo Coupé, constructed in 1964 on chassis 1623 GT, represents a singular coachbuilt variant within the broader Ferrari 250 GT series. The vehicle was rebodied by Carrozzeria Neri & Bonacini in Modena under the “Nembo” designation, a name derived from the initials of the two founders. It was the only closed-roof coupé produced by the firm in the Nembo style and remains distinct within Ferrari’s 250-based rebodying tradition. Chassis 1623 GT was originally delivered in 1959 as a standard 250 GT Pinin Farina Coupé, equipped with the Colombo-designed 60-degree V12 engine of 2,953 cubic centimetres displacement. This engine, designated Tipo 128D, employed a single overhead camshaft per bank, triple Weber carburettors, and was capable of producing approximately 240 horsepower. The engine was coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox, with power delivered to the rear axle. The chassis retained independent front suspension, a live rear axle, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. The Nembo Coupé body was commissioned and designed under the influence of Tom Meade, an American collector and broker active in Modena during the period. The design featured a fastback roofline, pronounced rear haunches, integrated fenders, and minimal front overhang. The styling drew upon elements from contemporary Ferrari competition cars, including the 250 GTO and 275 GTB, but remained a distinct interpretation. The body was executed in steel with aluminium elements and retained Ferrari mechanicals beneath the revised exterior. Only one Nembo Coupé was produced. The project was followed by two Nembo Spyders: chassis 1777 GT and chassis 3771 GT. A fourth car, constructed later on chassis 5805 GT, bears stylistic resemblance but falls outside the original Nembo production window. Chassis 1623 GT changed hands multiple times, including extended periods in both North American and European ownership. It remains the sole fixed-roof Ferrari associated with the Nembo designation. As such, it occupies a unique position in the history of post-factory coachbuilt Ferraris and reflects the mid-1960s climate of independent styling experimentation on Maranello platforms by specialist Italian firms.