Ferrari F250 P5(1:18, Top Marques Collectibles)
- Ferrari F250 P5 (from 1968)
- Top Marques Collectibles
- 1:18
- Showcase model / No engine
- resin
- Rosso Corsa
- TOP139A
- online dealer (Deutschland )
- 250,00 CHF
- Perfect mint condition
- Original packaging exists
- Not for sale
Design study with racing DNA: history and classification
The model this is based on is the Ferrari 250 P5, also known as the Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale. The study was shown at international motor shows as a concept for a closed sports‑car body and tied into Ferrari’s successful P‑prototype line. In the model’s history it’s best classified as a one‑off/study; it was built and shown from 1968. Technically, the styling used components and proportions from the 330 P series race cars as inspiration. A conceptual predecessor is the 1966 Pininfarina study based on the 365 P (“Tre Posti”), which made the mid‑engine idea for road cars visible. With the Ferrari 250 P5 that idea was taken further: lower, closed, and with a stronger focus on aerodynamics and glazed surfaces. In specialist literature the Pininfarina project is often credited to Paolo Martin and Leonardo Fioravanti. Regardless of exact authorship, the study is a great example of the shift from the rounded forms of the early ’60s to the cleaner, wedge‑like concepts that influenced many production cars soon after. The Ferrari 250 P5 was mainly a demonstrator for body aerodynamics, packaging and new headlight layouts.
Technology and concept of the original
Even though the Ferrari 250 P5 was meant as a show car, its architecture followed real Ferrari race chassis logic. The proportions follow a mid‑engine layout with a compact passenger cell and long side air channels. Contemporary reports describe the chassis as being based on the 330‑P4 structure; corresponding suspension geometry with double wishbones, transverse leaf springs or coil springs, and ventilated disc brakes matched factory prototypes of the time. The powerplant for the Ferrari 250 P5 is described as a V12 from Ferrari’s engine family — some sources mention a 3.0‑liter engine (3.0 liters (0.79 US gallons)) and others point to the 4.0‑liter unit used in the P4 (4.0 liters (1.06 US gallons)). What’s clear is the goal: a compact, aerodynamically clean enclosure for a high‑revving V12 with a transaxle layout and a five‑speed manual gearbox. Aerodynamically notable are the separated front “wing” fenders with a lowered center section; those shapes were meant to organize the airflow along the flanks and reduce lift at the front axle. The Ferrari 250 P5 also featured a continuous light strip under a transparent cover — a theme Pininfarina explored in several studies of that era. The large glazed canopy and the finned louvers at the rear helped visibility and the V12’s heat extraction.
Design language, colors and details
The photos of the model show the defining features of the Ferrari 250 P5 clearly: the front is defined by two strongly sculpted, teardrop‑shaped fenders with the body dipping to a point between them. Under the front edge sits the characteristic light strip with several individual lenses behind a clear cover. The triangular openings above are air outlets that are part of the flow management. The side intakes behind the doors and the stepped fins at the rear are obvious in the pictures. The study was painted — in typical Ferrari tradition — in a vivid red that matches what we now call Rosso Corsa. The model shows a smooth finish; badges are on the nose and the flanks as small shields. The Pininfarina “f” logo is visible as a nod to the coachbuilder. The wheels copy the five‑spoke racing look of the period; the tire trims with dotted markings echo the attachment pattern of wheel covers. Inside — visible through the glazed canopy — are two seats and a simple cockpit, typical for a purist prototype. All these features make the Ferrari 250 P5 readable and recognizable.
The scale model in 1/18 by Top Marques Collectibles
This collectible comes from Modelly member Marcello’s collection. It’s a 1/18 scale model by Top Marques Collectibles. The maker uses resin casting for this series; this piece is resin, which lets them capture the sharp edges and complex surfaces of the Ferrari 250 P5 very well. The sculpted front fenders, the clear light strip, the slim window frames and the side louvers are all faithfully reproduced. The red paint looks even, and badges plus the Pininfarina logos are neatly placed. The five‑spoke wheels and the tires with the dot markings match the prototype feel. The model is mounted on a brown display base; a plaque notes the maker and the type. It’s a limited issue — this particular piece is 1 of 500 worldwide. For collectors that’s important because availability and price stability are tied to that number. As the photos show, the model brings the low silhouette, the glazed canopy and the front details across convincingly at this scale. Worth noting: being a 1/18 resin piece from Top Marques Collectibles makes it easy to slot into other collections of the same scale. The resin build, the limit of 1 of 500 worldwide, and the careful detailing make it a solid pick for collectors focused on concept cars and Ferrari studies.
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