The 9 best ferraris of the ’50s
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Ferrari 375 MM (1953)
This little creature with a 4.5-litre V12 could to a top speed of up to 289 km/h to be hunted. MM is, of course, for the Mille Miglia and this model was derived from the éénzitter at that time was used in the Formula 1. That classic Ferrari’s, a wise investment is known and also this 375 MM was no exception.
Ferrari 410 Superamerica (1956)
His name may sound like a big burger, but also this old timer went in with 340 horsepower under the hood as the proverbial fire. In that time the list price of 16.800 dollar almost outrageous to call it, is set off against the current value is such an amount, of course, a joke. Incidentally, each instance of a unique carriage, of which the most by Pininfarina.
Ferrari 250 Testarossa (1957)
If all is well, is this 250 Testarossa you’re known for. The racer several times the 24 hours of Le Mans on his name put went earlier this year of owner for the paltry sum of 29 million euro. Apart from that it is perhaps the most pure racing car that was once the factory gates in Maranello is to come rolling in.
Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta (1956)
The ‘ordinary’ 250 GT may be a lot less known than its legendary successor, the 250 GT SWB, but it is at least as beautiful. Also on this model are different carrosseriën screwed, of which the first by Scaglietti was made.
Ferrari 195 S (1950)
Where the previous cars in the list are still somewhat modern, put the 195’s, despite his smurfblauwe coating, greatly antique. The V12 with a displacement of 2,350 cc was good for “only” 170 hp, but do not forget that the car but 720 kg weighed. Giannino Marzotto won with this car in the Mille Miglia in 1950 and did so in a suit and tie. A real Italian would, of course, after the victory as quickly as possible the pub to the females, to playen, and that is not something you do in overall.
Ferrari 250 Europa (1953)
This successor of the 212 Inter was the same chassis as the 375 America. The first cars were given a body by Vignale , the later 250 Europa GT’s had a body of different designers.
Ferrari 225 S (1952)
The V12 in the front of the 225’s was a result of a collaboration between Gioachino Colombo and Aurelio Lampredi. Together enables them to 210 hp from the 2.7-liter measuring block. Also, this classic Ferrari was very light. He weighed with his 850 kg, but a hundred pounds more than a Smart ForTwo. Also, Check out the 3 gates on the sides, a detail that you can now, for example, still reflected in the previous Maserati Quattroporte.
Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB (1959)
The Short Wheelbase, excuse me, Passo Corto is a very well known racer who is today still regularly comes tearing at events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed. That there are still famous for racing is given the current value of this type of Ferrari pretty special, they are tegenswoordigs sold for millions.
Ferrari 250 California (1957)
Last but zékers to know not least is the 250 California. Actually this is an open version of the 250 GT Berlinetta of 1956. Scaglietti built 106 instances of this type, nine pieces had an aluminium body. The former California’s were known as the LWB, the later version was the now immensely valuable SWB.