1947 Ferrari 125 S

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Chassis Num: 010I   This is the first Ferrari ever built. Proving that they were 'in business,' Enzo Ferrari held a debut on March 12, 1947. Then, Ferrari demonstrated the car, much to the acclaim of the automotive press, as a rolling chassis. On May 25, 1947, this car had become a lovely roadster, looking as it does now. It was driven into the beginning of history by Franco Cortese, to win Ferrari's first race at the Grand Prix of Rome. It went on to a continued successful 1947 racing season. The car was renumbered from 01C to 0101 for 1948, receiving an engine upgrade to 166 and a lighter Corsa body suitable for many types of racing. It could be run with or without fenders and its separate headlights. With that body, this car continued to win races in 1950. (Not to lose any history, the second body had been preserved on a rolling buck.) Now, this car is restored to its original 1947 appearance - done by Italian craftsmen who do special projects for the Ferrari factory.

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Event	Group
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance	Mille Miglia
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance	Ferrari Competition

 

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