Actually a 250GTO is a very civilized car and isn't that uncomfortable ala heat or seating position. And if used on the street the sound is easily tolerable. I worked years ago with many customers who still own '62 and '63 (rebodied '62) iterations of the GTO. Very familiar with them. For racetrack use, hearing protection is definitely recommended.
I've also known people in the past who have used them regularly for street transportation on an irregular or regular basis. (some added interiors to dampen the sound) The reputation they have is truly well deserved -- it is probably the best dual-usage racecar/streetcar of the era. (Jaguar Lightweights aren't fun and Cobra Daytona coupe's are cramped/hot/loud even on the street and nothing else is worth comparison)
Per the France event? It wasn't as bad due to temperatures as some have reported. The only negative of the event was an older gentleman pulling out directly in front of a customers all original '62 GTO which destroyed the front of the car. (rebuilt and probably better than new now)
Remember at the Pebble Beach concours d'elegance this upcoming August 2011 is a "Special Exhibition Class" solely for the Ferrari 250GTO's. I know of eleven cars already scheduled to attend and to be played with at the track the days before and on the road as well. These cars are driven and if you look closely, most of them have regular license plates on them for street use even today.
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