Launched at the 1950 Paris Motor Show, the Ferrari 195 Inter had similarities with its predecessor, the 166 Inter, and was aimed squarely at Ferrari’s affluent clientele.

Just 28 examples were produced from 1950 to 1951.

All featured coach-built bodies, with 13 attributed to Vignale, 11 to Ghia, and three to Touring, with a single example bodied by Motto.

The lengthened chassis was propelled by a 2.3-litre Colombo V-12 breathing through a single Weber 36 DCF, for a total output of 128 horsepower.

This Ferrari 195 Inter, chassis 0105S, was one of 11 examples bodied by Carrozzeria Ghia, and neared completion in late 1950.

As per copies of the Foglio Montaggio, on 22 November the engine had undergone testing, and a week later the gearbox was subject to the same procedure.

Of note is the dated steering box cover—numbered 110—which matches the build sheet and bears the date 11 November 1950.

On 28 December, the chassis was marked for completion and by the end of the month the factory...