1955 Ferrari 735 LM
Chassis no.
0546 LM
Engine no.
0546 LM
Coachbuilder
Carrozzeria Scaglietti
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1955
Manufacturing
1955
Chassis no. 0546 lm
Manufacturer:
GILCO
Note:
The chassis is similar to that of the 500 Mondial/750 Monza, lengthened by 150 mm—from 2250 mm to 2400 mm—in early 1955.
1955
Engine no. tbd
Manufacturer:
FERRARI AUTOMOBILI (IT)
Note:
Type 376S (118 LM/3750 cc). The engine has inline-four engine from the 500 Mondial as a foundation, featuring an additional two cylinders.
1955
Body
Coachbuilder:
Carrozzeria Scaglietti
Type:
Sport and Barchetta
Colour:
Red
1955
Interior
Material:
Leather
Seats:
Red
From 1955
to September 1955
to September 1955
Owner:
SCUDERIA FERRARI (IT)
Famous owner:
Ferrari official racing team
From 3rd April 1955
to 4th April 1955
to 4th April 1955
Event:
XV Giro Automobilistico di Sicilia
Locality:
Palermo (IT)
Race number:
#438
Category / Group:
Sport
Class:
Oltre 2000 cc
Driver:
Piero Taruffi (IT)
Results / Prizes:
1st OA / 1st CL
Time:
10h11'19"
Note:
Km/h 105.998. Engine type 118 LM (3750 cc).
From 30th April 1955
to 1st May 1955
to 1st May 1955
Event:
XXII Mille Miglia - Coppa Franco Mazzotti
Locality:
Brescia (IT)
Race number:
#728
Category / Group:
Sport
Class:
Oltre 2.000 cm3
Team:
SCUDERIA FERRARI (IT)
Driver:
Piero Taruffi (IT)
Results / Prizes:
DNF
Time:
Start: 7.28’00"- Brescia-Roma: 5.04'54"- Brescia-Roma-Brescia: ritirato
Note:
Engine type 118 LM (3750 cc).
From 30th April 1955
to 1st May 1955
to 1st May 1955
Plate:
PROVA BO46419
Country:
IT
1st May 1955
Event:
II Gran Premio Nuvolari della Mille Miglia
Locality:
Cremona-Mantova-Brescia (IT)
Race number:
#728
Driver:
Piero Taruffi (IT)
Results / Prizes:
DNF
May 1955
Engine update no. 0546 lm
Manufacturer:
FERRARI AUTOMOBILI (IT)
Note:
Type 735LM (121 LM/4400 cc). The engine has inline-four engine from the 750 Monza as a foundation, featuring an additional two cylinders. The unit still retains the 1955 Le Mans punching.
From 8th June 1955
to 12th June 1955
to 12th June 1955
Plate:
PROVA MO49
Country:
IT
From 11th June 1955
to 12th June 1955
to 12th June 1955
Event:
Les 24 Heures du Mans
Circuit:
Circuit de la Sarthe
Locality:
Le Mans (FR)
Race number:
#5
Team:
SCUDERIA FERRARI (IT)
Driver:
Maurice Trintignant
Co-Driver:
Harry Lawrence O'Reilly Schell (US)
Results / Prizes:
DNF
Note:
Engine type 121 LM (4400 cc). Reserve driver and driver's representative: Federico Giberti (one of Enzo Ferrari's long-time technical partners, Team Principal of Scuderia Ferrari in 1934 and from 1947 to 1951). Frame specialist and fuel attendant: Carlo Amadesi. Mechanics: Edgardo Frigieri and Bruno Solmi.
August 1955
Body update
Coachbuilder:
Carrozzeria Scaglietti
Type:
Sport and Barchetta
Note:
Rebodied at the factory and prepared for re-sale: new bonnet with 2 longitudinal bulges, new and wider design of the front opening, new and wider design of the air intakes on the sides
From September 1955
to February 1975
to February 1975
Owner:
William Doheny (US)
Famous owner:
CEO of Superior Oil Company (CA, USA)
September 1955
Body update
Coachbuilder:
Carrozzeria Scaglietti
Type:
Sport and Barchetta
Colour:
Blue
Note:
Repainted light blue with white race number #76 (for Union 76 fuel company)
13th November 1955
Event:
1st National Grand Central Sports Car Races, Glendale - Race No. 5
Circuit:
Grand Central Airport Glendale
Locality:
Glendale (US)
Race number:
#76 C
Class:
C (Race No. 5) - Production and modified cars over 1500 cc national competition license holders who have successfully competed in at least three races, and the first three finishers in race 1.
Driver:
Ernie McAfee (US)
Results / Prizes:
2nd OA / 1st CL
Note:
On the list of starters: William Doheny (owner), Ferrari 735 Monza (car), 4412 cc (displacement)
From 3rd December 1955
to 4th December 1955
to 4th December 1955
Event:
9th Running Palm Springs Road Races
Locality:
Palm Springs (US)
Race number:
#176
Class:
C
Driver:
Ernie McAfee (US)
Results / Prizes:
1st OA / 1st CL
Note:
Entrant William Doheny. During the race weekend Ernie McAfee also drives a Ferrari 750 Monza #76 (race no.6 class D 1st OA and race no.12 over 1500 cc class D 2nd OA) light blue with white numbers similar to the 735 LM.
From 14th January 1956
to 15th January 1956
to 15th January 1956
Event:
7th Annual Torrey Pines Road Races - Race No. 6
Locality:
San Diego (US)
Race number:
#76 C
Class:
C
Driver:
Ernie McAfee (US)
Results / Prizes:
2nd OA / 1st CL
Note:
Race no. 6: race for modified cars over 1500 cc (1 hour). On the list of starters: William Doheny (owner), Ferrari 735 Monza (car), 4412 cc (displacement). Also racing in the same race is the Ferrari 735 LM #285 driven by Pollack/Brero and entered by Tony Parravano..
From 25th February 1956
to 26th February 1956
to 26th February 1956
Event:
10th Running Palm Springs Sports Car Races
Locality:
Palm Springs (US)
Race number:
#76 C
Class:
C
Driver:
Ernie McAfee (US)
Results / Prizes:
DNS
Laps:
35 laps approximately 94 miles
Note:
Race no. 10: licensed driver who have successfully competed in at least three races in the past year in sports category cars over 1500 cc. On the list of starters: William Doheny (owner), Ferrari 735 Monza (car), 4412 cc (displacement).
From 17th March 1956
to 18th March 1956
to 18th March 1956
Event:
5th Running Santa Barbara Road Races - Race No.7 and No. 12
Locality:
Santa Barbara (US)
Race number:
#76 C
Class:
C
Driver:
Ernie McAfee (US)
Results / Prizes:
1st OA / 1st CL
Note:
Race no. 7: modified over 1500 cc (30 min.). Race no. 12: modified over 1500 cc (1 hour) and first 36 cars from Race 7. On the list of starters: William Doheny (owner), Ferrari Monza (car), 4400 cc (displacement).
22nd April 1956
Event:
7th Annual Pebble Beach National Championship Sports Car Road Races - Del Monte Trophy Race
Locality:
Del Monte Forest (US)
Race number:
#276 C
Class:
C
Driver:
Ernie McAfee (US)
Results / Prizes:
DNF
Note:
Del Monte Trophy Race: modified cars over 1500 cc (48 laps). On lap twenty-six, Ernie McAfee left the road near turn six. The car stuck a tree, istantly killing the driver. Few, if any, of the other driver realized the severity of the accident and after a pause for the ambulance the race continued. Shelby, on lap twenty-nine, took the lead from Hill and was never challenged again. Phill Hill was second and Jack McAfee (Ernie's brother) third. Before racing the Ferrari 735 LM, on the same day, Ernie McAfee drives an OSCA MT4 1500cc #176 (race #2, DNF class F).
1974
Bibliography:
Moity Christian, Les 24 Heures Du Mans 1949 - 1973 , Edita Lausanne, n.p. 1974
14th July 1974
Event:
California Regional race
Circuit:
Ontario Motor Speedway (CA, US)
Locality:
Ontario (US)
Class:
A and B Production - A and B Sportsracing - A Sedan
Driver:
Christopher "Chris" Cord (US)
Results / Prizes:
1st CL
Laps:
12 laps
10th August 1974
Event:
1st Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Circuit:
Laguna Seca Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Salinas (US)
Race number:
#16
Category / Group:
Group 1
Class:
D - Psr War Racing Cars (1955-60)
Driver:
Christopher "Chris" Cord (US)
From 14th September 1974
to 15th September 1974
to 15th September 1974
Event:
California Sports Car Club, Riverside Regional Championship Races
Circuit:
Riverside Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Riverside (US)
Class:
A B Production - A B Sports Racing - A Sedan
Driver:
Christopher "Chris" Cord (US)
Results / Prizes:
2nd CL
From 28th September 1974
to 29th September 1974
to 29th September 1974
Event:
Ferrari Owners Club's 3th annual Virginia City Hillclimb
Locality:
Virginia City (US)
Driver:
Christopher "Chris" Cord (US)
Results / Prizes:
2nd OA
Time:
Fastest time 3' 50'' - Mph 67,7
From February 1975
to 1995
to 1995
Owner:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
Note:
Sold by William Doheny (US) and Chris Cord (US) to Dr. William Henry Ziering (president of the California Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, a specialist in pediatric and young adult allergies).
9th August 1975
Event:
2nd Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Circuit:
Laguna Seca Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Salinas (US)
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
10th August 1975
Event:
25th Anniversary Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Locality:
Carmel-by-the-Sea (US)
Class:
I - Competition and GT Ferrari through 1959
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
Note:
On the list of starters: "Ferrari 121 Scaglietti Roadster"
28th August 1976
Event:
3rd Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Circuit:
Laguna Seca Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Salinas (US)
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
29th August 1976
Event:
26th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Locality:
Monterey (US)
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
Results / Prizes:
Hans Tanner Memorial Trophy for the Best Ferrari
27th August 1977
Event:
4th Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Circuit:
Laguna Seca Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Salinas (US)
Race number:
#61
Class:
C - Race Car 1948-55 over 2-liter
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
Note:
Race 7 > 3:40 PM
26th August 1978
Event:
5th Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Circuit:
Laguna Seca Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Monterey (US)
Race number:
#146
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
From 24th February 1979
to 25th February 1979
to 25th February 1979
Event:
VARA Vintage Racing at Willow Springs
Circuit:
Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond (CA, US)
Locality:
Rosamond (US)
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
Note:
Organization by VARA (The Vintage Auto Racing Association)
18th August 1979
Event:
6th Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Race
Circuit:
Laguna Seca Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Salinas (US)
Race number:
#20
Category / Group:
4
Class:
Sports Race Cars Over 2-Litre 1948-55
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
From 13th October 1979
to 14th October 1979
to 14th October 1979
Event:
VARA Historic Races Riverside International Raceway
Circuit:
Riverside International Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Moreno Valley (US)
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
Note:
Organization by VARA (The Vintage Auto Racing Association)
26th April 1980
Event:
Warner Hodgdon Historic Sports Car Races
Circuit:
Riverside International Speedway (CA, US)
Locality:
Moreno Valley (US)
Category / Group:
II
Class:
GT Cars 1948-62
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
Results / Prizes:
2nd CL
1983
Bibliography:
Prunet Antoine, Ferrari Sport E Prototipi , Automobilia L.d.a., n.p. 1983
From 27th August 1983
to 28th August 1983
to 28th August 1983
Event:
10th Anniversary Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Race
Circuit:
Laguna Seca Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Salinas (US)
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
From 24th August 1984
to 26th August 1984
to 26th August 1984
Event:
11th Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races a Tribute to Ferrari
Circuit:
Laguna Seca Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Salinas (US)
Race number:
#121
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
May 1986
Bibliography:
Redaelli Alberto, Le Leggendarie Mille Miglia , Cassa Di Risparmio Di Verona E Belluno, n.p. 1986
1987
Bibliography:
Marzotto Paolo, La Ferrari Alla Mille Miglia , Unknown publisher, n.p. 1987
1988
Bibliography:
Lawrence Mike, The Mille Miglia: The World's Greatest Motor Competitions , Batsford B. T., n.p. 1988
From 17th August 1989
to 20th August 1989
to 20th August 1989
Event:
16th Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Circuit:
Laguna Seca Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Salinas (US)
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
1990
Bibliography:
Unknown author, Ferrari Catalogue Raisonné Opera Omnia Vol.2 , Automobilia, n.p. 1990
1990
Bibliography:
Unknown author, Ferrari Catalogue Raisonné Opera Omnia Vol.3 , Automobilia, n.p. 1990
October 1990
Bibliography:
Orsini Luigi, Mille Miglia Una Corsa Italiana , Abiemme, n.p. 1990
1992
Bibliography:
Moity Christian, 24 Heures Du Mans 1923-1992 Vol.1 , Edition D'art J.p. BarthÉlÉmy, n.p. 1992
From 20th August 1993
to 22nd August 1993
to 22nd August 1993
Event:
20th Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Circuit:
Laguna Seca Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Salinas (US)
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
24th August 1994
Event:
Ferrari Club of America International Ferrari Concours d'Elegance
Locality:
Monterey (US)
Race number:
#76
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
Note:
At Hyatt Hotel Monterey (CA, US)
From 26th August 1994
to 28th August 1994
to 28th August 1994
Event:
21st Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Circuit:
Laguna Seca Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Salinas (US)
Race number:
#76
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
24th June 1995
Event:
Rosso Rodeo Meeting and Concours d'Elegance
Locality:
Beverly Hills (US)
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
Results / Prizes:
3rd CL
Note:
At Rodeo Drive, Bevrly Hills - Los Angeles (CA, US)
From 18th August 1995
to 20th August 1995
to 20th August 1995
Event:
22nd Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Circuit:
Laguna Seca Raceway (CA, US)
Locality:
Salinas (US)
Driver:
William Henry "Bill" Ziering (US)
From 1995
to June 1996
to June 1996
Owner:
Everett Anton "Tony" Singer
1996
Bibliography:
Fondi Pino, Il Mitico Giro Di Sicilia , Giorgio Nada Editore S.r.l., n.p. 1996
From June 1996
to December 1996
to December 1996
Owner:
SYMBOLIC MOTOR CAR COMPANY (US)
Note:
The Symbolic Motor Car Company, known for dealing in and restoring prestigious classic and racing cars, has counted Bill Noon among its key specialists. With over 35 years of experience, Noon is an expert in Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Mercedes, and Alfa Romeo, as well as a passionate collector and vintage racer. His deep industry knowledge and presence at major auctions and concours events have enhanced Symbolic’s reputation in the global classic car market.
16th August 1996
Event:
Concours Italiano
Locality:
Carmel-by-the-Sea (US)
Note:
At Quail Lodge, Carmel (CA, US)
From December 1996
to August 1997
to August 1997
Owner:
Todd Morici
Famous owner:
American racing driver, Ferrari specialist, and owner of Morici Motor Sports, LLC, Ferrari dealership.
19th April 1997
Event:
Ferrari on Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance
Locality:
Los Angeles County (US)
From August 1997
to January 1998
to January 1998
Owner:
Jerry Morici (US)
Famous owner:
Vintage racing driver and longtime automotive enthusiast.
Note:
Father of Todd Morici
From 1998
to 19th August 2017
to 19th August 2017
Owner:
Unknown
Note:
Anonymous Asian collector
From 25th June 1999
to 27th June 1999
to 27th June 1999
Event:
Ferrari Historic Challenge
Locality:
Colbert County (US)
Driver:
Todd Morici
2001
Bibliography:
Marzotto Paolo, Red Arrows Ferraris Alla Mille Miglia , Giorgio Nada Editore S.r.l., n.p. 2001
2003
Bibliography:
Anselmi Angelo, Mille Miglia Identikit , Le Edizioni Dell'opificio, n.p. 2003
2004
Bibliography:
Unknown author, Tutto Ferrari , Mondadori, n.p. 2004
December 2012
Bibliography:
Minutoli Nino, Il Giro Di Sicilia A Messina 1948-1957 Gli Anni Del Dopoguerra , Libreria Ciofalo Editrice, n.p. 2012
2015
Bibliography:
Acerbi L., Mille Miglia Immagini Di Una Corsa - A Race In Pictures , Giorgio Nada Editore S.r.l., n.p. 2015
2015
Bibliography:
Louche Maurice, Émotion Ferrari: Gt - Sport Et Prototypes 1949-1972 , Editions Maurice Louche, n.p. 2015
2017
Bibliography:
Acerbi Leonardo, Mille Miglia Portraits , Giorgio Nada Editore S.r.l., n.p. 2017
From 18th August 2017
to 19th August 2017
to 19th August 2017
Event:
RM Sotheby's Monterey
Locality:
Monterey (US)
Note:
Lot n.140; Estimate value Dollars; Estimate value country USA; Sold $5,720,000 USD.
From 19th August 2017
to 9th June 2023
to 9th June 2023
Owner:
Unknown
Note:
Anonymous collector
18th July 2018
Record:
At Autosports Designs in Huntington, NY (Long Island)
December 2018
Bibliography:
Caldarera Dino, Giro Di Sicilia 1912-2018 , Chinaski Edizioni, n.p. 2018
December 2018
Bibliography:
Dolcini Carlo, Orizzonte Perduto Mille Miglia 1947-1956 , Ela, n.p. 2018
2023
Body update
Coachbuilder:
Carrozzeria Scaglietti
Type:
Sport and Barchetta
Colour:
Red
Note:
Restored by Ferrari Classiche to pristine 1955 Le Mans livery.
From 9th June 2023
to currently
to currently
Owner:
Private collection
9th June 2023
Event:
RM Sotheby's Le Mans
Locality:
Le Mans (FR)
Note:
Lot 123 - Sold 5,742,500 EUR
From 24th October 2023
to 29th October 2023
to 29th October 2023
Event:
Ferrari Finali Mondiali - Mugello
Locality:
Borgo San Lorenzo (IT)
Note:
A selection of the most impressive and rare Ferrari and Formula 1 sports cars from 1949 to 2023 were exhibited. A special tribute to the 250 GTO, the 315 S, the 330 P4 and the 121 LM including the 0546LM.
From 11th June 2024
to 15th June 2024
to 15th June 2024
Event:
Mille Miglia
Locality:
Brescia (IT)
Driver:
John Houghtaling
Co-Driver:
Yulia Houghtaling (US)
Results / Prizes:
DNS
16th June 2024
Event:
La Volpe Argentata Invitational
Locality:
Sacrofano (IT)
Driver:
John Houghtaling
Results / Prizes:
Best of Show
From 19th September 2024
to 21st September 2024
to 21st September 2024
Event:
Ferrari Cavalcade Classiche
Locality:
Sassuolo (IT)
Race number:
#8
17th December 2024
Event:
Scuderia Ferrari HP bids farewell to the Sainz family with a day to remember
Circuit:
Circuito di Fiorano (MO, IT)
Locality:
Fiorano Modenese (IT)
Race number:
#5
Note:
Farewell event of Carlos Sainz from Scuderia Ferrari HP
From 18th February 2025
to 18th February 2026
to 18th February 2026
Event:
Supercars - Exploring the exclusive supercars archive
Locality:
Modena (IT)
8th April 2025
Identification document:
Automotive Masterpieces certificate AU-23680 car officially counted among the Automotive Masterpieces in its eligible categories.
8th April 2025
Identification document:
Rina Certificate N. RAM-21. for the historical research conducted on the car through a validation process of its proven historicity and provenance by Automotive Masterpieces.
From 9th April 2025
to 12th April 2025
to 12th April 2025
Event:
Private testing sessions held with Factory team at Fiorano for LeMans Classic
Locality:
Fiorano Modenese (IT)
Driver:
John Houghtaling
Co-Driver:
Franco Valobra (US)
Unknown
Plate:
AT26962
Country:
US