Class H
Birth of a legend – Racing Ferraris of the 50s
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Ferrari 166 MM / 53, 1953
12 Zylinder, 1995 cm³Body: Berlinetta, Pininfarina
Entrant: Henk P.N. Koel (NL)
The Ferrari 166 MM models built by Touring of Milan are legendary. This was the only Ferrari based on the 166 MM that Pininfarina gave a Berlinetta body. As was customary at the time, the car also found its way into competition racing.
Aston Martin DB3 S, 1956
6 Zylinder, 2922 cm³Body: Sport Roadster, Aston Martin
Entrant: Peter Livanos (GB)
The Aston Martin DB3 S was designed for use on the race track. It was fielded by the works team as well as privateers, both of whom achieved excellent results with it in a variety of events.
Ferrari 250 GTO, 1963
12 Zylinder, 2953 cm³Body: Berlinetta, Scaglietti
Entrant: Brandon Wang (HK)
The 250 GTO was the last genuine Gran Turismo sports car to come out of the Ferrari stable. Enzo Ferrari was personally involved in the development of this GT model from the start. Between 1962 and 1964, just 39 examples were built. Today they rank among the most prized Ferraris.
Serenissima Jet Competizione, 1965
8 Zylinder, 2996 cm³Body: Coupé, Carrozzeria Grandsport
Entrant: Noel Rieben (CH)
In 1965 the well-known Venetian nobleman Count Giovanni Volpi di Misurata ordered the Jet Competizione from Automobili Serenissima in Modena. That same year, the car underwent testing in Le Mans , but with scant success. This was followed by another race in Italy . In 1966, the engine of the Serenissima Jet was mounted in Bruce McLaren’s Formula 1 car, with which he went on to claim the first world championship point for the McLaren team. Following extensive restoration work, the Serenissima is on public show for the first time after 40 years at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.
BMW 3.0 CSL, 1974
6 Zylinder, 3000 cm³Body: Coupé, Karmann
Entrant: Tony Badenoch (GB)
The 206 hp BMW 3.0 CSL was the third and highest-performing version of the lightweight variant (hence the “L” in the model designation) of the BMW six-Zylinder coupés. The roof spoiler and large rear wing were prohibited on German roads and came in a separate package in the boot. The model on show was delivered to BMW Motorsport GmbH as a test car in July 1974.
Maserati Boomerang, 1972
8 Zylinder, 4719 cm³Body: Coupé, Italdesign Giugiaro
Entrant: André Binda (F)
This Maserati Boomerang by Ital Design was unveiled as a concept car at the 1971 Turin Motor Show. Shortly afterwards, it was among the stars of the Geneva Motor Show. The model is one of the highlights of Giorgetto Giugiaro’s design output and, with its wedge-shaped styling, is a perfect example of the fashion prevailing at the time.