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£1,928,434

173 — The Tailor's Car – Ex-Augusto Caraceni and Count Antonio Naselli 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Berlinetta Coachwork by Touring

United States • 16 Jan 2014

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AI Listing Summary

This 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Berlinetta, chassis no. 0088 E, is a rare and historically significant car with coachwork by Touring. Formerly owned by Augusto Caraceni and Count Antonio Naselli, it boasts a prominent ownership history and matching numbers engine and drivetrain. The car has undergone a fastidious restoration costing approximately $600,000 and is now ready for Concours events and top driving/racing competitions.

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Condition 

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The car has undergone a complete restoration, with attention to detail and authenticity, including the original Touring Berlinetta coachwork, matching numbers engine and drivetrain. The restoration included a repaint in the vintage color of Amaranto, refurbishment of multiple components by specialists, and a correct new interior with naturale lastico upholstery. This level of restoration suggests that the car is in excellent condition, very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

0088 E

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[Reg Number]

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LHD

2,562cc SOHC V12 Engine 3 Weber 36 DCF Carburetors 170bhp at 6,500rpm 5-Speed Manual Gearbox 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *Excellent example of Ferrari's legendary racing Touring Berlinetta *Prominent ownership history, current ownership since 1969 *Original bodywork and matching numbers engine and drivetrain *2nd in class at the 1951 Stella Alpina Hillclimb among other early results *Documented by Marcel Massini and factory build sheets The Early Competition Ferraris Few serial numbering systems in the realm of collector cars are better-known or more scrutinized than Ferrari's practice of using odd numbers for road going chassis while assigning even numbers to racing and competition cars.

Examining the evolution of early Ferrari models and the serial numbers assigned to their chassis, one can arguably trace the earliest use of the famed numbering system to Maranello's second-ever model, the 166 Spyder Corsa of late 1947.

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£2,547,590

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£2,838,298

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