The 1962 RAC Tourist Trophy at Goodwood counted towards the FIA GT World Championship, making Ireland's outright win on 18 August 1962 a result of genuine international significance. The car, chassis 3505GT, holds the distinction of being the first right-hand-drive 250 GTO built and was originally ordered by Stirling Moss before passing to the UDT-Laystall team. Kyosho captures that moment in die-cast metal at 1:18, faithful to the distinctive pale green that set UDT-Laystall apart from both the red Ferraris and the traditional British Racing Green cars of the era. For collectors who follow the 250 GTO, this livery variant is among the most historically specific available.
Ferrari 250 GTO: the 1962 GT Racing Weapon
Introduced in 1962 and homologated for GT-class competition, the Ferrari 250 GTO was powered by the 3-litre Colombo V12 producing around 300 bhp, fed by six twin-choke Weber 38 DCN carburettors and driving through a 5-speed gearbox. Its aluminium body was designed and built by Scaglietti, shaped with aerodynamic efficiency as the primary concern, and remains one of the most recognised silhouettes in motorsport history. Just 36 cars were built between 1962 and 1964.
Innes Ireland and the UDT-Laystall Victory at Goodwood
UDT-Laystall, the British privateer outfit managed by Ken Gregory and Alfred Moss, ran its cars in a pale light green that was entirely its own — neither the standard Italian red nor conventional British Racing Green. On 18 August 1962, Innes Ireland drove their Ferrari 250 GTO (chassis 3505GT) — the first right-hand-drive 250 GTO built, originally ordered by Stirling Moss — to first overall at the RAC Tourist Trophy, a round of the FIA GT World Championship held at Goodwood. It stands as one of the defining results of Ireland's career and remains a rarely reproduced livery in the 250 GTO model market, where red variants dominate most manufacturers' ranges.
The Kyosho 1:18 Scale Model Die-Cast
Kyosho produces this 1:18 scale model in die-cast metal under their established Ferrari racing car programme. The model replicates the UDT-Laystall light green livery and carries race number 15, corresponding directly to Ireland's Goodwood entry. Kyosho's 1:18 Ferrari range is known for accurate panel-line reproduction and period-correct detail on both bodywork and mechanical components, making this release a precise record of one of the more uncommon 250 GTO colour schemes documented in competition.
Frequently asked questions
What race does this model represent?
It represents the Ferrari 250 GTO (chassis 3505GT) driven by Innes Ireland to first overall at the 1962 RAC Tourist Trophy, held at Goodwood on 18 August 1962 as a round of the FIA GT World Championship.
Who drove this car and what was the result?
Innes Ireland drove the UDT-Laystall Ferrari 250 GTO number 15 and won the race outright.
Is there anything historically notable about this specific car?
Yes. Chassis 3505GT was the first right-hand-drive 250 GTO built and was originally ordered by Stirling Moss before passing to the UDT-Laystall team.
Why is the light green livery significant?
UDT-Laystall ran in a distinctive pale green rather than the Italian red used by most Ferrari entries. The vast majority of 250 GTO models produced by any manufacturer appear in red or British Racing Green, making this livery a rare variant.
Who made this model and what material is it?
The model is made by Kyosho in die-cast metal at 1:18 scale, part of their Ferrari racing car series.
