Car of the Week: 1953 Ferrari 250 MM Spider

[mongooz]

This was the first series-built competition model to bear the 250 name. The heart and soul of early Ferraris was a V-12 engine, but two schools of thought pertained. Engine designs by engineers Lampredi and Colombo each saw success, and the 250 MM was fit with a Colombo-designed 3.0-liter V-12 with Lampredi-style heads, which featured individual porting, hairpin valve springs and four-choke Weber carburetors. The engine develops 240 bhp at 7,200 rpm, formidable output for its day, and performance is further enhanced by the relative light weight of the Vignale body.

read more: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/car-week-rare-1953-ferrari-130000154.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

 

[TomcatMF]

I don't imagine that car sees much time on the road in Alaska. I like the color scheme a lot.

 

[mongooz]

I don't imagine that car sees much time on the road in Alaska. I like the color scheme a lot.

it's up for auction and they're expecting $3 to 5 million. they didn't make many and there are only a few left.

 

[Tralfaz]

Let's hope Jay Leno doesn't wreck this one or set it on fire.

 

[Gorgon90]

Stunning car.

 

[mongooz]

Stunning car.

240 hp and only 1875 lbs = goes like hell

 

[Guitar Heel]

 

[dodgechargerfan]

That would be a fun ride along the river.

 

[mongooz]

That would be a fun ride along the river.

that would be a fun ride anywhere
(did you read the part about 240 hp and 1875 lbs??

 

[dodgechargerfan]

that would be a fun ride anywhere
(did you read the part about 240 hp and 1875 lbs??

Not here:

 

[tiger roach]

Very cool. Not my favorite Ferrari, but still very cool.

 

[bsman]

Need a fuckin' helmet and goggles to drive that bad boy - but yeah!

 

[Flatspotter]

That's way hot!