Ferrari 250 GTE Series III 3.0-Litre Colombo V12 Engine – Tipo 128/F, Engine No. 4295

Product Description

For sale is a Ferrari Colombo V12 engine removed from a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE Series III. This 3.0-litre Tipo 128/F engine, serial number 4295, was reportedly rebuilt by Richard “Dick” DeBiasse of Dark Horse Motors.Ferrari 250 GTE Series III 3.0-Litre Colombo V12 Engine

The engine is believed to be the last of five Ferrari 250 GTE hot-rod engines built by DeBiasse. It has reportedly not been started since the rebuild.

The original Tipo 128 Colombo V12 displaces 2,953cc, with a 73mm bore and 58.8mm stroke. This example features an enlarged 74.4mm bore, Wiseco pistons and pins, four-bolt main bearing caps, and connecting rods machined and trued end-to-end.

The cylinder heads have been ported and polished, while the valvetrain was rebuilt with oversized intake and exhaust valves, replacement exhaust guides and seats, rocker-arm bushings and adjuster screws. The engine also features Crane camshafts with 208 degrees of duration.

Fuel delivery is handled by three Weber 36 DCS carburetors. The distributors were rebuilt and fitted with replacement Magneti Marelli caps. Additional components include a lightweight multi-part alloy-and-steel flywheel and Ferrari-branded valve covers.

A substantial collection of spare parts is included in the sale, covering pistons, connecting rods, camshafts, flywheels, clutch plates and other Ferrari 250 components.

This engine is an interesting offering for Ferrari collectors, classic car specialists and enthusiasts seeking a Colombo V12 engine with documented identification details and extensive performance-related modifications. Buyers should review the engine specifications, rebuild history and included components before purchase.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Ferrari
• Engine Family: Colombo V12
• Original Vehicle: 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE Series III
• Engine Type: Tipo 128/F
• Engine Serial Number: 4295
• Displacement: 3.0 litres (2,953cc original specification)
• Original Bore: 73mm
• Modified Bore: 74.4mm
• Original Stroke: 58.8mm
• Engine Configuration: V12
• Block Material: Aluminium
• Cylinder Head Material: Aluminium
• Carburetors: Three Weber 36 DCS
• Camshafts: Crane, 208° duration
• Pistons: Wiseco pistons and pins
• Main Bearing Caps: Four-bolt
• Flywheel: Lightweight multi-part alloy-and-steel
• Valve Covers: Ferrari-branded
• Rebuild Specialist: Richard “Dick” DeBiasse, Dark Horse Motors
• Rebuild Status: Reportedly rebuilt
• Running Status: Not fired since rebuild, as reported
• Condition: Rebuilt; current mechanical condition and completeness to be independently verified

Key Features

• Ferrari Colombo 3.0-litre V12 engine
• Tipo 128/F engine specification
• Engine serial number 4295
• Removed from a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
• Reportedly rebuilt by Richard “Dick” DeBiasse
• Enlarged 74.4mm bore
• Wiseco pistons and pins
• Four-bolt main bearing caps
• Machined and trued connecting rods
• Ported and polished cylinder heads
• Oversized intake and exhaust valves
• Rebuilt valvetrain components
• Crane camshafts with 208° duration
• Three Weber 36 DCS carburetors
• Rebuilt distributors with Magneti Marelli caps
• Lightweight multi-part alloy-and-steel flywheel
• Ferrari-branded valve covers

Included Spare Parts

The sale includes additional Ferrari 250 components and spare parts, including:

• Camshaft cover studs
• Early-offset connecting rods and pistons
• 74mm Wiseco pistons
• 73mm AE Hepolite pistons
• Crane camshafts
• Flywheels
• Clutch plates
• Other Ferrari 250 spare parts

Compatibility

• Ferrari 250 GTE Series III
• Ferrari 250 GTE applications, subject to engine and vehicle specification verification
• Ferrari Colombo V12 Tipo 128/F applications, subject to compatibility checks

Buyers should verify engine mounting, transmission compatibility, vehicle configuration and originality requirements before installation.

Short Description

• Ferrari 250 GTE Series III Colombo V12 engine.
• Tipo 128/F, engine serial number 4295.
• 3.0-litre V12, enlarged 74.4mm bore.
• Reportedly rebuilt by Richard “Dick” DeBiasse of Dark Horse Motors.
• Three Weber 36 DCS carburetors and Crane camshafts.
• Not fired since the reported rebuild.
• Includes additional Ferrari 250 spare parts.