This almost-true-to-size replica of Ferrari Testa Rossa brings Le Mans history to life
Published on Sep 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Sep 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Check out this Testa Rossa replica – at first glance, you’d swear it’s a priceless Ferrari racer pulled straight out of Le Mans in the 1950s.
But the closer you get, the more the proportions feel off – smaller, sharper, a little surreal.
The paintwork tells its own story, chipped and scuffed just like a car that survived Le Mans.
What you’re really looking at is a 75 percent-scale recreation, and it runs on electricity.
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How Hedley Studios shrank a racing icon
This miniature legend is a recreation of the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that stormed the 1958 24 Hours of Le Mans – better known by its nickname, the ‘Lucybelle II.’
Hedley Studios built it at 75 percent scale, and only three examples will exist worldwide.
Unlike most replicas that skirt copyright, this one comes stamped with Ferrari’s approval – a fully licensed piece of history.
The body has been hammered out of aluminum panels by hand, then coated in Ferrari’s original white-and-blue color codes.
To make it look lived-in, Hedley’s craftsmen spent over 100 hours distressing the paint, recreating the chips and scratches the real deal carried after its Le Mans run.
It’s a rolling time capsule, just in a slightly shrunken format.
Don’t think for a second it’s a static model.
The Testa Rossa J rides on 12-inch wire wheels wrapped in Pirelli Cinturatos and uses adjustable Bilstein coilovers to keep things planted.
It’s even got working headlights and taillights.
The dimensions may be scaled down, but the attention to detail is full-size.
The biggest departure is the powertrain.
Instead of a naturally aspirated V12, this baby Ferrari is fully electric.
Three front-mounted batteries feed a single motor, giving it up to 56 miles of range on a charge.
Hedley also engineered four distinct drive modes: Novice (15 mph), Comfort (25mph), Sport (50mph), and Race (50mph with max 16 horsepower on tap).
At its peak, the car produces 12 kW (16 horsepower) and hits a very real 50mph.
More than enough to make your heart race in something three-quarters the size of the original.
Why Ferrari signed off on this mini legend
The Ferrari name doesn’t come cheap, and the company’s Maranello headquarters usually guards it like a hawk.
That’s what makes this project remarkable – it’s not just tolerated, it’s licensed.
Buyers won’t find themselves in legal crosshairs. Instead, they’ll own a Ferrari-approved tribute.
It also speaks to a broader shift in the collector market.
These ‘junior’ cars are less toys and more artifacts, bridging the gap between fantasy and serious investment.
They’re approachable in scale, but still dripping with heritage and exclusivity.
By allowing something like the Testa Rossa J, Ferrari gets to extend its story without diluting the myth.
Just three examples exist, making it every bit as rare as a flagship hypercar.
And while it might run on batteries instead of petrol, the aura of Le Mans glory is intact.
A Le Mans legend reborn in miniature – proof that Ferrari history still hits hard, even at three-quarter scale.
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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.
