1961
Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta
A compact berlinetta between road and circuit
Colours used
in this example.
Deep blue sets the tone for this page. Use blue-grey reflected light on the long bonnet.
Suggested pencil shades, not exact factory paint matches. Test colours on your paper before building richer layers.
Use blue-grey reflected light on the long bonnet.
Build deeper shadows below the window line while leaving the visible seat tops lighter.
Reserve white for metal highlights. Keep rubber softer and less reflective.
Keep the existing setting quieter than the car and let the glass remain translucent.
Look a little closer.
Explore the details from different angles.
Reference 01
Ferrari 250 GT SWB. Comparison photograph: Numbered competition cars are included to compare body shapes. Their racing markings are not road-car factory decoration. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Calreyn88 · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 02
Ferrari 250 GT SWB. Comparison photograph: Numbered competition cars are included to compare body shapes. Their racing markings are not road-car factory decoration. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Calreyn88 · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 03
Ferrari 250 GT SWB. Comparison photograph: Numbered competition cars are included to compare body shapes. Their racing markings are not road-car factory decoration. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Calreyn88 · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 04
1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB - 02. Comparison photograph: Numbered competition cars are included to compare body shapes. Their racing markings are not road-car factory decoration. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov. Contact e-mail: yunakovgmail.com. Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here. · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 05
1962 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB LC23. Comparison photograph: Numbered competition cars are included to compare body shapes. Their racing markings are not road-car factory decoration. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: MrWalkr · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Historical finishes and details
A complete factory colour and trim chart for this selected year and variant has not been verified. The linked model history provides context. Use the gallery for visible materials and shapes, then choose a personal palette. Do not infer original paint codes or optional badges from restored cars.
In the photographs
The photographs show grey, yellow, black and blue. Numbered competition cars are included to compare body shapes. Their racing markings are not road-car factory decoration. Restored paint and later changes are possible.
In the coloured example
The pencil example uses deep blue bodywork with tan cabin tones. It is a creative colouring guide, not a factory paint match or a recreation of one gallery car.
Make the details count.
Use blue-grey reflected light on the long bonnet.
Pick out the wire-wheel rims first, then shade the spaces between the spokes.
Follow your curiosity.
Model history and further reading.