Ferrari 212 Export
The Export was Ferrari’s competition 212, a vehicle openly available to wealthy enough customers and one capable of winning the worlds most prestigious endurance races. They took a variety of notable victories between 1951 and '53, thus playing an integral role in cementing Ferrari’s reputation. Like the Inter, Export chassis's were direct descendants of the tubular steel frames used for the 166. Suitably reinforced to cope with the additional stresses caused by a powerful 2.6-litre engine, the 2250mm wheelbase was 35cm shorter than the concurrent 212 Inter.
Three were Spyder's, eight Berlinetta's and two Convertible's, all of which were designs of outstanding elegance. Some were devoid of almost any stylised trim, others featuring lavishly detailed grilles, vents and lourves carved into their bodies. Extremely pretty, Vignale’s run of 212 Export bodies ranks among the most consistently impressive from this or any design house of the period. Ten Export's received coachwork by Touring of Milan, the six Spyder's, one Barchetta and three Berlinetta's once again having come in the firm's tried and tested style.
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