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£1,658,415 (Est: £3,361,120 - £5,041,680)
The Ex-Mike Hawthorn, 'Nino' Farina, Piero Taruffi, Paul Frere, Peter Whitehead 1954-55 Ferrari Tipo 555 'Super Squalo' 2.5-litre Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater
France • 6 Feb 2025
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This 1954-55 Ferrari Tipo 555 "Super Squalo" is a rare survivor with a rich racing history, driven by Formula 1 World Champions. Restored to its original condition, it boasts eligibility for prestigious international events and a provenance that includes notable victories and appearances.
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8
Based on the description, this car has been restored to its original Formula 1 guise. The listing highlights its historical significance, race-winning performances, and recent participation in prestigious events, suggesting meticulous maintenance and care.
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555/1
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• Scoring World Championship points with a fourth place at Spa-Francorchamps 1955 • One of only two known survivors • Extensive in-period competition history • Won its class at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2000 with Martin Stretton • Eligible for the most prestigious international car events Very few surviving front-engined Grand Prix cars have ever been driven in earnest by a Formula 1 World Champion racing driver.
Even fewer have ever been driven by two.
This sleek-bodied Ferrari 555 'Super Squalo' is exceptionally rare in having been campaigned for the legendary Italian factory team by both the sport's very first World Champion racing driver, Dr Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina, and also by the first-ever British driver to win that Formula 1 World Championship title, John Michael 'Mike' Hawthorn.
It contested four World Championship-qualifying Grand Prix races during the 1955 season – which was itself truncated by the after-effects and bans imposed following the Le Mans 24-Hour race disaster i...
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