Ferrari 1949 166 Touring Barchetta – Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2012, originally uploaded by John E Adams.
As Ferraris go it does not get any more authentic than this. What you are looking at is a 1949 Ferrari 166MM, the first model made by Enzo Ferrari after setting up shop under his own name, with custom Barchetta coachwork by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan. This Ferrari 166MM was the second car built in the production run of approximately 24 and it was also the 1949 Ferrari Salon car. From 1949 to 1957, the car successfully raced in several Mille Miglias and other noted races. This Touring Barchetta is fitted with several racing options.
After its racing career ended, it was on display at the Harrah’s Collection from 1967 until the closing of Harrah’s. Since then, it is in a private collection on the East Coast of the United States.
Taken at the 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
