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General data  
Year/s of production 1951
VIN 0094 E
Number produced 1
Design Rocco Motto
Manufactured by Rocco Motto
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 212E – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, welded cross beams (crosswise)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2250 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1270 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 800 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Spyder – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 212E – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2562,51 ccm
Bore and stroke 68 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio Approx. 7,5 – 8,5:1
Ignition Magneto ignition, 2 ignition distributors
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 170 hp – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 170 hp – 7.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber carburettors, type 36 DCF or 3 Weber carburettors, type 38 DCF
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 210 km/h

 

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General Information
Year of production 1951
Original exterior Color silver
Original interior Color red
 
Technical Information
Chassis number (S/N, VIN) 0094 E
Chassis type 212E – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, welded cross beams (crosswise)
Coachbuilder Rocco Motto
Body type Spyder – two seats
Body number
Assembly number
Engine type 212E – Colombo front engine
Engine number 0094E
Engine internal number
Steering RHD
 
Brief History
Sold to Piero Scotti – Italy
28.04. – 29.04.1951 Mille Miglia 1951 participant: Race drivers: Piero Scotti/Amos Ruspaggiari, no 434, 3rd place overall, 2nd in class, time: 13 hours, 22 minutes, 4 seconds

 

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S/N 0094 E 212 Export Spyder Motto
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General data  
Year/s of production 1952
VIN 0166 ED
Number produced 1
Design Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni – Touring
Manufactured by Touring
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 225 ED
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2250 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, half longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1278 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front tyres 5,5 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 6,0 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 800 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Barchetta – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 225 – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2715 ccm
Bore and stroke 70 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 8,5:1
Ignition  
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 210  hp – 7.200 rpm
Maximum torque 270 Nm – 5.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 36 DCF
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 200 km/h

 

Good to know

General Information
Year of production 1952
Original exterior Color red
Original interior Color
 
Technical Information
Chassis number (S/N, VIN) 0166 ED
Chassis type 225 ED
Coachbuilder Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni – Touring
Body type Barchetta – two seats
Body number
Assembly number
Engine type 225 – Colombo front engine
Engine number
Engine internal number
Steering RHD
 
Brief History
1952 Sold to Eugenio Castellotti – Italy
19.03.1952 Coppa d’Oro di Sicilia 1952: Race driver: Eugenio Castellotti, no 6, 1st place
09.04.1952 Giro di Sicilia 1952: Race drivers: Eugenio Castelletti/Annibale Broglia, 5th place Overall, 2nd in class
03.05. – 04.05.1952 Mille Miglia 1952: Race drivers: Eugenio Castelletti/Annibale Broglia, no 629, retired
02.06.1952 GP Monaco 1952: Race driver: Eugenio Castellotti, no 92, 2nd place
22.06.1952 GP Portugal 1952 Race driver: Eugenio Castellotti, 1st place
10.11.1990 Orion auction – Solo Ferrari – Monaco – sold for FF 8.658.000 – René Maurice
Last known owner (2011) Arturo Keller, USA

 

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S/N 0166 ED 225 S Barchetta Touring
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General data  
Year/s of production 1952
VIN span 0152EL – 0220ED
Number produced 20
Design Touring, Alfredo Vignale
Manufactured by Touring, Alfredo Vignale
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 225 ED
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2250 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, half longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1278 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front tyres 5,5 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 6,0 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated aluminium drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 800 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Berlinetta, Barchetta or Spider – in each case with two seats
   
Engine  
Type 212 – 225 – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2715 ccm
Bore and stroke 70 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 8,5:1 bis 9:1
Ignition Magneto ignition
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 210 – 230 hp – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 270 Nm – 5.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 36 DCF
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 230 km/h
   
VINs  
  Touring Barchetta: S/N 0166 ED
  Vignale Berlinetta: S/N 0152 EL, 0164 ED, 0168 ED, 0170 ET, 0178 ED, 0190 ET
  Vignale Spyder: S/N 0154 ED, 0160 ED, 0162 ED, 0172 ET, 0176 ED, 0180 ED, 0182 ED, 0192 ET, 0194 ET, 0198 ET, 0214 ED, 0216 ED, 0218 ET, 0220 ED
  Engine only: 0200 ED
  ET – Export Tuboscocca
ED – Export Tubolare
EL – Export Lungo

 

 

General data  
Year/s of production 1952
VIN 0223 EL
Number produced 1
Design Alfredo Vignale
Manufactured by Alfredo Vignale
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis Europa
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2500 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1278 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Weight Approx. 900 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Berlinetta – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 225 – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2715 ccm
Bore and stroke 70 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 8,5 – 9:1
Ignition Magneto ignition
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 210 – 230 hp – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 265 Nm (27 mkg) – 5.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 36 DCF
Gearbox Type 212 – 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 220 km/h

 

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General Information
Year of production 1952
Original exterior Color darkred
Original interior Color
 
Technical Information
Chassis number (S/N, VIN) 0223 EL
Chassis type Europa
Coachbuilder Alfredo Vignale
Body type Coupé – two seats
Body number
Assembly number
Engine type 225 – Colombo front engine
Engine number
Engine internal number
Steering RHD
 
Brief History
1952 Sold to Luigi Bertett – Italy
1997 Sold to Axel Urban – Urban Protrade GmbH – Hamburg, Germany
15.05. – 18.05.2014 Mille Miglia 2014: Francis Heyse – Jean Vande Vyvere – no. 231

 

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S/N 0223 EL 212/225 Europa Coupé Vignale
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General data  
Year/s of production 1952
Presentation Paris Motor Show, October 1952
VIN 0233 EL – late 1952 renumbered to 0191 EL
Number produced 1
Design Felice Mario Boano for Ghia
Manufactured by Giacinto Ghia
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 212EL – Steel tubular frame
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2600 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille lever-type shock absorbers
Front track 1278 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking Tyres: 6.40-15
Rear tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking Tyres: 6.40-15
Front brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 800 – 950 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Coupé – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 212EL – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2562,51 ccm
Bore and stroke 68 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 8:1
Ignition Magneto ignition, 2 ignition distributors
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 170 hp – 6.500 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 206 Nm (21 mkg) – 5.250 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber twin carburettors, type 36 DCF
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 200 km/h

 

Good to know

General Information
Year of production 1952
Original exterior Color Ochre and black
Original interior Color
 
Technical Information
Chassis number (S/N, VIN) 0233 EL – late 1952 renumbered to 0191 EL
Chassis type 212EL – Steel tubular frame
Coachbuilder Felice Mario Boano for Ghia – manufactured by Giacinto Ghia
Body type Coupé – two seats
Body number
Assembly number
Engine type 212EL – Colombo front engine
Engine number 0191EL
Engine internal number
Steering LHD
 
Brief History
23. April 1952 Turin Motor Show: Stand of Carrozzeria Ghia – 212 Inter Ghia Cabriolet
October 1952 Paris Motor Show 1952 – Ghia Coupé
1953 First owner: Juan Domingo Peron, ex state president of Argentina
From 1990  until 1994 Complete restauration through Peter Rosenmaier and Jakob Kläger – costs approx. 1.5 million DM or 765.000 EUR
18.12.1999 Auctioned through Brooks in Gstaad for 648.400 DM or 331.522 EUR

 

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S/N 0233 EL / 0191 EL 212 Inter Coupé Ghia
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General data  
Year/s of production 1951
Presentation London Motor Show – 19 October 1951 – 29 October 1952 Earls Court, London – chassis only
VIN 0165 EL
Number produced 1
Design Abbott – England
Manufactured by Abbott – England
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 212EL – Steel tubular frame
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2600 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1278 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking Tyres: 6.40-15
Rear tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking Tyres: 6.40-15
Front brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 800 – 950 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type 2+2 Cabriolet
   
Engine  
Type 212EL – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2562,51 ccm
Bore and stroke 68 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 8:1
Ignition Single ignition, 2 ignition distributors
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 155 – 170 hp – 6.500 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 206 Nm (21 mkg) – 5.250 rpm
Carburettor 1 Weber carburettor, type 36 DCF or 3 Weber carburettors, type 36 DCF or 3 Weber carburettors, type 38 DCF
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed

 

Good to know

General Information
Year of production 1951
Original exterior Color
Original interior Color
 
Technical Information
Chassis number (S/N, VIN) 0165 EL
Chassis type 212EL – Steel tubular frame
Coachbuilder Abbott – England
Body type 2+2 Cabriolet
Body number
Assembly number
Engine type 212EL – Colombo front engine
Engine number 0165EL
Engine internal number
Steering RHD
 
Brief History
19.10.1951 – 29.10.1952 London Motor Show Earls Court, London – chassis only
1952 Sold to T.T. Garage – Mike and Leslie Hawthorn – Farnham – UK
1986 Rebodied as Barchetta Touring

 

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S/N 0165 EL 212 Inter Convertible Abbott
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General data  
Year/s of production 1951 – 1953
Presentation Paris Motor Show 1951, S/N 0135 E
VIN-span 0107 S – 0291 EU
Number produced Approx. 78
Design Pinin Farina, Ghia, Vignale, Touring, Stablimenti Farina
Manufactured by Pinin Farina, Ghia, Vignale, Touring, Stablimenti Farina
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 212E – Steel tubular frame
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2600 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1278 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking Tyres: 6.40-15
Rear tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking Tyres: 6.40-15
Front brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 800 – 950 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type 2+2, Coupé, Cabriolet, Barchetta, Spyder – in each case with two seats
   
Engine  
Type 212EL – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2562,51 ccm
Bore and stroke 68 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 8:1
Ignition Single ignition, 2 ignition distributors
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 155 – 170 hp – 6.500 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 206 Nm (21 mkg) – 5.250 rpm
Carburettor 1 Weber carburettor, type 36 DCF or 3 Weber carburettors, type 36 DCF or 3 Weber carburettors, type 38 DCF
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 180 – 210 km/h
   
VINs  
  Coupé Stablimenti Farina: 0107 ES – right hand drive
  Right hand drive Vignale Coupés: 0111 ES, 0125 EL, 0131 E, 0135 E, 0139 E, 0147 E, 0157 EL, 0161 EL, 163 E, 0171 EL, 0173 E, 0175 E, 0179 EL, 0197 EL, 0203 EL, 0207 EL, 0211 EL, 0217 EL, 0219 EL, 0221 EL,0231 EL
  Left hand drive Vignale Coupés: 0223 EL, 0237 EU, 0239 EU, 0243 EU, 0257 EU, 0267 EU, 0271 EU, 0285 EU, 0287 EU, 0289 EU
  Right hand drive Vignale Cabriolets: 0159 EL, 0255 EU
  Left hand drive Vignale Cabriolets: 0227 EL, 0273 EU
  Right hand drive Ghia Coupé-Berlinettas: 0137 E, 0145 E, 0149 E, 0153 EL, 0155 EL, 0169 E, 0201 EL, 205 EL, 0213 EL, 0225 EL, 0233 EL renumbered to 0191 EL in 1952
  Right hand drive Ghia 2+2 Berlinettas: 0185 EL, 0187 EL, 0189 EL, 0193 EL, 0199 EL
  Right hand drive Ghia Cabriolet: 0191 EL renumbered to 0233 EU in 1952
  Right hand drive Touring Coupés: 0143 E, 0167 EL 2+2, 0215 EL
  Left hand drive Touring Coupé: 0241 EU
  Left hand drive Touring Barchetta: 0253 EU
  Right hand drive Pinin Farina Cabriolet: 0177 E
  Left hand drive Pinin Farina Cabriolet: 0235 EU
  Right hand drive Pinin Farina 2+2 Coupés: 0183 EL – rebodied as “Touring Barchetta”, 0229 EL, 0269 EU
  Left hand drive Pinin Farina 2+2 Coupés: 0245 EE, 0247 EE, 0249 EU, 0259 EU, 0261 EU, 0263 EU, 0265 EU, 0275 EU, 0277 EU, 0279 EU, 0281 EU, 0283 EU, 0291 EU
  Convertible Abbott: 0165 EL – right hand drive
Good to know:

  • S/N 0125 EL: First Ferrari Spyer, built by Vignale
  • S/N 0139 E: Renumbered to 0387 GT (250 Europa GT)
  • S/N 0177 E:  First Ferrari with Pinin Farina Body

 

General data  
Year/s of production 1951
VIN 0090 E
Number produced 1
Design Alfredo Vignale
Manufactured by Alfredo Vignale
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 212E – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, welded cross beams (crosswise)
Length 3850 mm
Width 1450 mm
Height 1380 mm
Wheelbase 2250 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1270 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front tyres 5.50 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 5.50 x 16 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 970 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Spyder – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 212E – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2562,51 ccm
Bore and stroke 68 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio Approx. 7,5 – 8,5:1
Ignition Magneto ignition, 2 ignition distributors
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 140 hp – 6.500 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 210 Nm – 5.250 rpm
Carburettor 1 Weber twin carburettor, type 36 DCF
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 187 km/h

 

Good to know

General Information
Year of production 1951
Original exterior Color light green, fenders dark green
Original interior Color beige leather
 
Technical Information
Chassis number (S/N, VIN) 0090 E
Chassis type 212E – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, welded cross beams (crosswise)
Coachbuilder Alfredo Vignale
Body type Spyder – two seats
Body number
Assembly number
Engine type 212E – Colombo front engine
Engine number 0090E
Engine internal number
Steering RHD
 
Brief History
Sold to Umberto Marzotto – Italy
Last known owner (2012) Jeffrey Fisher – Palm Beach – USA

 

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S/N 0090 E 212 Export Spyder Vignale
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General data  
Year/s of production 1951
VIN 0074 E
Number produced 1
Design Rocco Motto
Manufactured by Rocco Motto
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 212E – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, welded cross beams (crosswise)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2250 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1270 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 900 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Berlinetta – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 212E – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2562,51 ccm
Bore and stroke 68 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio Approx.. 7,5 – 8,5:1
Ignition Magnet ignition, 2 ignition distributors
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 170 hp – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 170 hp – 7.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber carburettors, type 36 DCF or 3 Weber carburettors, type 38 DCF
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 210 km/h

 

Good to know

General Information
Year of production 1951
Original exterior Color
Original interior Color
 
Technical Information
Chassis number (S/N, VIN) 0074 E
Chassis type 212E – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, welded cross beams (crosswise)
Coachbuilder Rocco Motto
Body type Berlinetta
Body number
Assembly number
Engine type 212E – Colombo front engine
Engine number 0074 E
Engine internal number
Steering RHD
 
Brief History
1951 Sold to Elio Checcacci – Italy
28.04. – 29.04.1951 Mille Miglia 1951 participant: Race drivers: Elio Checacci/Carlo Gentili, no 431, retired (Ravenna)
30.08. – 12.09.1951 Tour de France 1951 participant: Race drivers: Elio Checacci/Harry Schell, no. 220, 3rd place overall
03.05. – 04.05.1952 Mille Miglia 1952 participant: Race drivers: Carlo Gazzabini/M. Marcianti, no 553, retired (Ravenna)
Last known owner Marx – Brasil

 

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S/N 0074 E 212 Export Berlinetta Motto
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General data  
Year/s of production 1951 – 53
Presentation Turin Motor Show 1951, S/N 0076 E
VIN span 0070 M –  0214 E
Number produced 25
Design Touring, Vignale, Motto, Fontana
Manufactured by Touring, Vignale, Motto, Fontana
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 212E – Steel tubular frame
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2200 mm and 2250 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1270 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 800 – 900 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Berlinetta, Cabriolet, Barchetta or Spider – in each case with two seats
   
Engine  
Type 212E – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2562,51 ccm
Bore and stroke 68 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio 7,5 – 8,5:1
Ignition Magneto ignition, 2 ignition distributors
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 150 – 170 hp – 6.500 – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 206 Nm (21 m/kg)
Carburettor 1 Weber carburettor, type 36 DCF or 3 Weber carburettors, type 36 DCF or 3 Weber carburettors, type 38 DCF
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 180 – 200 km/h
   
VINs All right hand drive
  Vignale Coupé or Berlinetta: 0080 E, 0092 E, 0096 E, 0098 E, 0128 E, 146 E
  Vignale Spider: 0076 E, 0090 E
  Vignale Cabriolet: 0106 E, 0110 E
  Motto Berlinetta: 0074 E
  Motto Spider: 0094 E
  Touring Barchetta: 0078 E, 0084 E, 0100 E, 0102 E, 0104 ED, 0134 E, 0136 E, 0158 ED
  Touring Coupé or Berlinetta: 0088 E, 0108 E, 0112 E, 0141 T
  Fontana Spider: 0086 E

 

Good to know:

  • S/N 0102 E: Changed to „ Burrano Spyder“ 1954 by Autodromo. Used in the movie „The Racers”
  • S/N 0086 E: Begun live as „normal“ Vignale Spyder in 1951. Later converted into Station Wagon to be used as service car for the Carrera Panamericana. Later changed again into Spyder by Carrozzeria Fontana.

 

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