Hedley Studios Just Unveiled a Drivable Ferrari Testa Rossa Replica
A legendary 1950s Ferrari race car has been turned into a drivable work of art for collectors.
Hedley Studios, formerly the Little Car Company, just unveiled a new limited-edition model of a Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1958.
The muse, known as Lucybelle II, was a rare privateer entry that demonstrated the determination of non-factory teams. Driven by Americans Ed Hugus and Ray “Ernie” Erickson, the No.22 Prancing Horse finished seventh in the endurance race but cemented itself as a cult icon. Finished in Bianco Cervino and topped with contrasting blue stripes, Lucybelle II looked as good as she performed. Interestingly, the Hedley team decided to depict the car (chassis 0732TR) as it would have looked at the finish line: worn and weathered but still magnificent.
The lifelike replica is the result of a 12-month build process that involved extensive research and consultation with Centro Stile Ferrari. To ensure complete accuracy, the car was first mapped out in digital form with each element scaled and positioned precisely using CAD modelling. The Hedley craftsmen then carefully applied the original blue and white livery, the No.22 roundels, the U.S. flag, the Ferrari shields, and the Lucybelle II name using traditional masking techniques and hand-sprayed paint. Multiple layers of paint were applied to create a pristine finish true to the ‘58 original.
The interior showcases red leather from the same tanneries used by Ferrari.
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To achieve that post-race patina, the four-wheeler underwent a transformative 100-hour weathering process. Hedley’s in-house artists use a special water-based paint formula and fine brushes to recreate the dirt, scuffs, and grime Lucybelle II would have attracted on the track. For a more lived-in feel, the aluminum bodywork was also left unlacquered.
This isn’t just a showpiece, though. As with most of Hedley’s designs, the 75 percent scale recreation can actually be driven. The little Lucybelle is equipped with an electric motor, three front-mounted batteries, and a Ferrari 812-inspired Manettino offering four drive modes, from Novice (1 kW) to Race (12 kW/50 mph). You can cruise for roughly 56 miles before needing a recharge. (The original-style fuel cap is the plug-in point.) The car also features 12-inch wire wheels shod in Pirelli Cinturato tires, period-correct lights, a Nardi steering wheel, remastered dials, and a fresh suspension tested by Ferrari. To top it off, the interior is decked out in red leather from the same tanneries used by the marque.
“Some cars win races, others win hearts—‘Lucybelle II’ did both,” Hedley Studios founder and CEO Ben Hedley said in a statement. “With this edition, we wanted to bring that character to life as authentically as possible.”
The Lucybelle II replica will be limited to just three examples, with price upon request. For further information or to configure your own, visit the Testa Rossa J site.
Click here to see more photos of the Ferrari x Hedley Studios Testa Rossa J ‘Lucybelle II’ model.
