1952 Ferrari 212 Inter

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Chassis Num: 0292MM   This car began life as a 212-Inter Vignale on October 11, 1952, when Efraim Ruiz Echevarria, a well-known Mexican football star, purchased it to race in the 1952 Carrera Panamericana. Unfortunately, he crashed during the second stage, while running ninth, being pursued by Phil Hill in his 212. This was no disgrace, as the only people ahead of him were Villoresi, Fitch, Kling, Bracco, Lang, Chinetti, McAffee, and Maglioli. After the race, Echvarria decided he would try the 1953 Carrera with the newly developed 250MM. He arranged for the 212-Inter to be returned to the factory and ordered a new 250MM, but as Mexican customs duty had already been paid on the 212, the factory agreed to number his 250MM with the same serial number as the 212. They shipped his new car in time for the 1953 race. His old car was repaired, and was then re-numbered 0292MM, making it very unique. It was sold in June of 1953 to Jan DeVeroon of Holland (a longtime associate of Luigi Chinetti), who took delivery from Modena with the intention of personal use as part of his growing collection.

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Event	Group
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance	Carrera PanAmericana

 

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