250 SWB body differences ?

See Boudewijn's post 2 here: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/vintage-thru-365-gtc4-sponsored-vintage-driving-machines/292362-250gt-swb-question.html

 

The main difference is steel, or aluminum....but the link cited covers the yearly evolutions.

 

You may also have noted that several, 7, of the cars that look like SWB's are actually the Interim Berlinetta's built on the Tour de France platform that have a different side profile and completely different rear quarter panel treatment since they have a 200mm longer wheelbase.. Otherwise a lot have minor differences in the trim and other minor details.

 

One thing that is overlooked is the shape of the front wings and the position of the headlamps. The later cars' front wings do not slope down as far, so the headlights are mounted higher. In my opinion, this makes the later cars not a sleek looking as the earlier cars. If you put the two Rob Walker cars side by side and look at them head-on you'll see this difference.

john

 

See also Cavallino No.25.

 

The line drawings don't address your original question, so yes, there is a different line at the top of the side windows. The early cars have a more pronounced break, while the later ones have a smoother line.

Also, there were different mechanical specs and small visual oddities, such as placement of the fuel filler, type of rear window vent, sliding windows, etc. along the way. The culmination of the series included the model known as "'61 Comp" or "SEFAC Hot-rod", which looked almost identical to the standard 1961 version, but was skinned with very thin aluminum and featured a very powerful engine with size 46 carbs. These can often be identified by the fuel splash guard over an exhaust and (in some) the plexi bug guard on the front hood. Search 2689GT for an example.

 

Basically you just get a photo and ask Marcel? Sometimes you just need to know who to ask!