One of the most recognized and well-loved vintage racers is the Ferrari 250 GT SWB with its distinctive one-off coachwork that has earned it the affectionate title of "The Breadvan." This is due, of course, to the hump out the back that looks like it should be delivering pies to some quaint village in the English countryside.
But instead of being put to work on the road, the Breadvan has been put into duty on the track, taking part in vintage racing events for decades. Really, this is what these cars were meant to do, and while we can all respect the significance of one-off bodywork and priceless engineering, it's akin to marrying Jenny McCarthy and, well, you know. Never holding hands. (Yes, I'm an 80s kid, and Jenny left a crater-sized imprint on my brain.)
The Breadvan recently took to the track for the Le Mans Classic at Circuit de la Sarthe in France and sadly encountered a few banana peels near the chicane. It collided with the safety barrier and did a few millions' worth of damage to the bodywork and certainly other areas not visible from the outside world. Of course, this isn't the first time the Breadvan has had a scuffle on the track and it won't be the last - which is exactly how cars like these were meant to be used.
Of course, it still reminds me of the iconic line from Jeff Jordan in the movie Grand Prix: "Drive the car! Don't try to stand it on its bloody ear!"