Ferrari 166 Series - Sport Prototypes

in ferrari •  7 years ago  (edited)

The logic behind the old Ferarri models was simple: race, win, sell very similar cars to the public, build new racers.

In my previous post, you could read about the "civilian" 166 models:
https://steemit.com/ferrari/@alexs1320/ferrari-166-series-the-first-gt

In this post, we will focus on sport prototypes, build around the same V-12 engine:

The first one of them was 166, in form of berlinetta and spider. As in case of civilian 166, numerous bodyworks were available.

This version was made by Allemano:

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and the same manufacturer made the barchetta as well:

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This Batmobile-like creation was MM-53 Abarth

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Carbio by Vignale:

Ferrari_166_MM-53_Vignale_Spyder.jpg

This one was 166 S Inter Sport. It reminds me on 159 racing version, but the sides are flat on this model:

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Of course, the first association on Ferrari is some kind of Formula (166 F2):

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And this one was the 166FL:

If you want to hear the sound, check this video:
P.S. It is fantastic, like the orchestra, nothing like today's cars.

My next post will be devoted to this model:

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Check some older posts as well :)

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