Born in Switzerland, Peter Monteverdi constructed his first car (a Fiat 1100-based special built in the back of his father’s workshop) at just 16 years of age.

Two years later, he was selling cars under his own brand – MBM.

He was an active racer in junior series before securing a ride in Formula 1.

After just one start and a near-fatal crash, he retired from racing.

He took over the family business focusing on building and racing sports cars.

To support his business, he began importing Ferraris into Switzerland, eventually becoming the official Swiss distributor for the marque.

Later, while at odds with Enzo Ferrari, he teamed up with Pietro Frua to design the now-legendary 375.

A steel chassis built in Germany was clothed in sexy Italian coachwork and power was supplied by Chrysler’s mighty 440-cu.

in.

V-8 engine with a Torqueflite automatic transmission.

Over time, the 375’s design was ultimately reworked and stretched 20 in.

to accommodate two additional doors and provid...