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  Horribly Beautiful - Ferrari 166/212 Uovo at the Mille Miglia
Ferrari responded somewhat imperiously that his cars were the most efficient in the world.
Ferrari appeared offended by this perceived challenge from a family of amateurs.
Ferrari said nothing, but as soon as we got back to his office he picked up a cylinder barrel and threw it at me. I ducked top avoid the missile and exited with a cheery smile: he had risked losing the race, I had lost it.
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 Ferrari 166 Inter
With the success Ferrari were achieving on the race track, more and more wealthy customers began to pester the firm for a genuine 166 street car.
For these clients, even the Luxury version of the Mille Miglia was too impractical, their appetite having been whetted by Ferrari's 166 Sport chassis 005 S that had received Coupe bodywork by Touring and been displayed during September 1948 at the Turin Salon.
The first genuine 166 Inter to be seen, however, debuted at the Geneva Salon in March 1949, chassis 011 S wearing an elegant a Stabilimenti Farina Convertible design.
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 Ferrari 166 Mille Miglia
The 166 Mille Miglia was another early competition car used to great effect by both privateer drivers and the works Ferrari team between 1949 and '51.
Many consider it to be Ferrari's definitive vintage sports car, this based upon its incredibly pretty coachwork and exceptional race record (it took outright victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Spa as well as the Mille Miglia in 1949).
During the late forties and early fifties, it was commonplace for clients to buy their cars from Ferrari as a rolling chassis and then send it to the carrozzeria of their choice for the bodywork and interior to be fitted.
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 Sports Car Market > Profiles and Price Guide > 1950 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa
FERRARI Abarth 166 MM Targa Florio '53 Musitelli JL0175
FERRARI 166 MM ZAGATO Coppa Inter 1950 Stagnoli JL0010
With these early 166 Inter models, it was common practice for Ferrari to provide a base chassis and the customer or dealer could send the car to the coachbuilder of their choice.
www.sportscarmarket.com /profiles/1999/June/Ferrari   (892 words)

  
 Ferrari history
Ferrari 250 Europa ('53-'55), Ferrari 250 GT "Boano"('56-'58), Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France ('55-'59), Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet en California ('57-'60 en serie II '60-'63), Ferrari 250 GT ('58-'60), Ferrari 250 GT SWB ('59-'62), Ferrari 250 GTE ('60-'63), Ferrari 250 GTO ('62-'63) and the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso ('62-'64).
The Ferrari models 400 GT and GTi are also part of this family, they succeeded the 356 GT 4 2+2 but shared the same bodywork as their predecessor.
One model in the Ferrari 365 family was responsible for the start of the fourth phase in Ferrari history; the Ferrari 365 GT/4 BB This car conceptually does not fit in the 365 family but the car was Ferrari's reply to Lamborghini's extraordinary Miura sportscar which was a revolution with it's central mounted engine.
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 CanadianDriver: Motoring Memories - Ferrari Type 166 MM, 1949-1953
The first few Ferraris from 1947 and '48 were built for competition, but it was the sports/competition 1949 Type 166 MM that really established the Ferrari magic.
Ferrari and his engine design engineer Gioacchino Colombo believed the greatest power potential for a given displacement lay in using many cylinders with lots of piston area.
The 166 MM posted many more racing victories in Europe, and in North America when it began arriving in limited quantities in late 1950.
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 Ferrari 166 MM - Supercars.net
In 1948, Ferrari achieved one of their first major successes, and that was an overall win at the prestigious Mille Miglia with a type 166 Sport.
Ferrari's first coupes were built on the 166 MM chassis, the very first of which was a very unique Zagato Panoramica Speciale built on chassis #0018.
Afterwards, it was outclassed by Ferrari's that used Lampredi's long block engine, including two prototype 275 S cars that led to the 340 America series.
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 Ferrari 166 Inter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An evolution of the 125 S and 166 S race cars, it was a sports car for the street with coachbuilt bodies.
Note that both the 166 S and 166 F2 were also called "166 Inter" in the days that they were actively raced by the Scuderia of the same name.
The 166 Inter shared its Aurelio Lampredi-designed tube frame and double wishbone/live axle suspension and 2420 mm wheelbase with the 125 S and 166 S. It was replaced by the 2.3 L 195 Inter and 2.6 L 212 Inter in 1950 and 1951.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ferrari_166_Inter   (351 words)

  
 Ferrari History - Top Speed
Enzo Ferrari was born in Modena Italy on February 18 1898.
Also known as SEFAC Ferrari did in fact produce one racecar, the Tipo 815, in the non-competition period; it was thus the first actual Ferrari car (it debuted at the 1940 Mille Miglia), but due to World War II it saw little competition.
The first Ferrari road car was the 1947 125 S, powered by a 1.5 L V12 engine; Enzo reluctantly built and sold his automobiles to fund the Scuderia.
www.topspeed.com /cars/ferrari/ferrari-history-ar8484.html   (727 words)

  
 Ferrari 166/195 Inter Vignale information, specifications, history, and images.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In 1948, it was enlarged to 1995 cc and became the 166.
After a number of 166 MM models captured a large number of class and overall victories against stiff competition such as Maserati, Cistiralia, and Alfa Romeo, Ferrari commissioned the creation of the 166 MM as factory works cars.
Clemente Biondetti and Giuseppe Navone drove a 166 MM to overall victory at the Mille Miglia in 1948.
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 166 Barchetta - FerrariChat.com
It took many years before Ferrari chassis' graduated from 2 main chassis members running the length of the car with a few extra members to hold on to things.
I've been a Ferrari owner since I was 23 and always wanted a 166 Inter in the garage to fiddle with myself...
I agree that the early cars are rare, but one would think that people who love Ferrari's would see the beauty of those cars regardless of their actual numbers or thier cost.
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 Ferrari 166 S - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ferrari 166 S was an evolution of the 125 S sports race car that became a sports car for the street in the form of the 166 Inter.
The oldest Ferrari car with an undisputed pedigree still in existence is VIN#002C, a Model 166 Spyder Corsa which was originally a 159 and is currently owned and driven by James Glickenhaus.
#0052M, a 1950 166 MM Touring Barchetta was recently uncovered in a barn and was shown in public for the first time since 1959 in the August 2006 issue of Cavallino magazine.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ferrari_166_S   (389 words)

  
 1950 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Ferrari 166 series cars of the late 1940s and very early 1950s got their name designation 166 from the cubic centimeters capacity from one of the 12 60 degree pistons in its Gioachino Colombo-designed engine.
Also of importance to the Ferrari name from 1949 was the win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Although this car retired from the event in 1950 Ferrari had amassed an impressive record in 1949 when it won both the Mille Miglia, 24 Hours of Le Mans and 30 other races out of 51 events entered.
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 Forbes.com: The Founding Ferrari For Sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Enzo Ferrari, one of the titanic figures in automotive history, had already lived a lifetime before the first Ferrari cars were made.
Ferrari, the founder of the great Italian car company of the same name, was 49 when the 1947 Tipo 125 became the first car to bear the Ferrari name.
Ferrari's famous logo, a yellow shield with a fl prancing horse, was derived from the Baracca family's crest.
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 Ferrari 166 Spider Corsa - Supercars.net
Our car, the 166 Spider Corsa chassis #002C, was one of the first Ferraris to use the Columbo V12.
It is believed that this 166, started life as the only tipo 159 and raced during the 1947 Turin Grand Prix.
Shortly after the race, Ferrari then converted the car to 166 specification and sold it to the Besana brothers, the first Ferrari customers ever.
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 IMCDb.org: Ferrari in movies and TV series
Ferrari 166 MM in On the Beach, 1959
Ferrari 250 GT in Il tigre (The Tiger and the Pussycat), 1967
Ferrari 250 GT in Les mauvais coups (Naked Autumn), 1960
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 Ferrari 212 - WOI Encyclopedia Italia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Unveiled alongside the similar 195 at the Brussels Motor Show that year, the 212 was an evolution of the 166 — a sports car for the road that could also win international races.
However, Pinin Farina was as proud as Enzo Ferrari, and neither would go to the other to request business up to this point.
Like the 195, the additional displacement over the 166 was achieved with a larger bore, this time to 68 mm.
www.wheelsofitaly.com /wiki/index.php/Ferrari_212   (1346 words)

  
 Ferrari 166-Replicarz - Diecast models, model cars, cars, racing videos
Ferrari 166 MM Ore Di Parigi Roosdorp & Pilette
1950 Ferrari 166 MM Spyder Silverstone A. Ascari
1951 Ferrari 166 MM Mille Miglia Aprile & Ferrayazzi
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 Re-Originals, Inc. - Restoration Headquarters - Advanced Product Search
Ferrari >> Dino 206 GT - 246 GT - 246 GTS
Ferrari >> 166 - 195 - 212 - 225 - 250 >> 250 GTE
Ferrari >> 166 - 195 - 212 - 225 - 250 >> 250 GTE >> Upholstery
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 Ferrari 166 - Motorbase
In 1947 a new Italian car company unveiled a promising new sports car, the company was Ferrari, its first production model was called the 166.
The car was really little more than a road going race car, it had a two seat open sports body, and a 1995cc V12 engine that produced an impressive 140bhp.
The 166 lasted in production until 1953, in this time only 38 cars were produced.
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 RM's Monterey Sorts Car Auction Continues Million Dollar Tradition With a Distinctive Pair of Seven Figure Cars For ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
After nearly 50 years in hibernation, this unique and visually stunning Ferrari, with one-off coachwork by Carlo Abarth, was impeccably restored to its authentic condition.
Its specially-designed, lightweight body weighs 600 pounds less than subsequent 166 MMs and its quick-release removable panels were designed to make maintenance easier and faster – especially during a race.
Powered by a Ferrari V12, the 166/250 MM Competition Spyder saw action in the 1953 Targo Florio race in Sicily, the 1953 Mille Milgia, numerous races at the Interlagos circuit in South America and it placed second in the Rio Grand Prix in Brazil.
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 Ferrari 166 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ferrari used its 2 L (1995 cc/121 in³) V12 engine in a number of models, all called 166 for the displacement of a single cylinder.
Most early 166es were sports cars built for racing, though a later line of GT cars launched the company's street model line.
1948 Ferrari 166 F2 — Formula 2 racer
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 eBay - ferrari 166 mm, Diecast, Toy Vehicles, Slot Cars items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta Red 1/18 By Mattel/Hotwheel
Ferrari 166 MM Winner Le Mans 1949 Art Model 1:43 #011
FERRARI 166 MM 1954 Ernie MacAfee 1:43 BBR Classic
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Ferrari 166 MM Spider 12h Parigi Roosdorp - Pilette
Ferrari 166 MM Spider GP Portugal 1954 A.Palma
Ferrari 166 MMS Mille Miglia 1951 Aprile - Ferravazzi
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 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Hot Wheels
Beautifully crafted Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Hot Wheels.
This is a very highly detailed Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Hot Wheels.
Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Hot Wheels is one of the best showcase model for any auto enthusiasts.
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 Inside Line: Ferrari Parade Prances Across Golden Gate Bridge -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The procession marked the culmination of a four-day Ferrari owners' rally in which both vintage and modern-day Ferraris competed in time, distance and accuracy categories while traveling up to 300 miles per day.
Competing cars included such collectibles as a 1955 Ferrari 166, a 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L and a 1958 250 PF Coupe, along with several current limited-production models including an Enzo and two Super Americas.
The event also emphasized the significance of California to Ferrari; the state is Ferrari's largest North American market.
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 classicscars.com - chassis numbers
Ferrari Sport Racing Cars : Number 01C to 0100E
Ferrari Sport Racing Cars : Number 0602M to 0700
Ferrari Sport Racing Cars : Number 0802 to 0900
www.classicscars.com /chassis/ferrari2.html   (103 words)

  
 Ferrari Models
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina 1977 GT
1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Alloy Berlinetta Competizione
1953 Ferrari 212 PF Inter Coupe 0263 EU
www.conceptcarz.com /view/model/47/Ferrari/model.aspx   (151 words)

  
 Ferrari 166 Inter - Supercars.net
The ferrari 166 was Ferraris first customer car.
This special Ferrari, chassis 014 I, started it's life as a Tipo 166 Spyder Corsica with coachwork by Anasaloni.
It experienced an extensive race season in which the car never suffered any major damage.
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 ALBACO :: Your Ferrari   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
1948-50 Ferrari 166 MM 1950-51 Ferrari 195 Inter
1964-65 Ferrari 250 LM and 275 LM 1964-66 Ferrari 275 GTB and GTS
1967-69 Ferrari Dino 206 GT 1967-71 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2
www.albaco.biz /store/customer/home.php?cat=282   (291 words)

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