Ferrari 375 MM Pininfarina Spyder with chassis number 0372AM was created in December of 1953. It was owned by Briggs Cunningham who had it raced in competition during the 1954 season. It made its debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring where it was piloted by John Fitch and Phil Walters and wearing the number 5. If failed to finish the race. After the race, Cunningham made a few adjustments and improvements to the car such as adapting liquid cooled brakes. It was entered in the 24 Hours of LeMans where it was again driven by Walters and Fitch, but failed to finish the race. The final outing for the car under Cunningham's ownership was at Watkins Glen where Cunningham drove the car to an impressive sixth place finish.
The car was sold to Sherwood Johnston who continued to race the car throughout the 1954 and 1955 season. The car provided many podium finishes for Johnston.
It was sold to Temble Buell in the mid 1950s. It passed through several owners throughout the years before becoming the possession of Ed Davies in 1994. Davies has continued its racing pedigree, entering it in historic competition. It was shown and raced at the Cavallino Classic. It is seen here at the 2006 Cavallino Classic where it was driven to an impressive second place finish in the 'Drum' category. | |
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