From Monza to America: Completing the Competition Records
June 10, 2026
STARTING POINT
Ferrari 750 Monza chassis no. 0522/M was already known as an example delivered new to Franco Cornacchia’s Scuderia Guastalla and later exported to the United States, where it passed through important owners including Briggs Cunningham, Alan LeMay, Jack Bates and later Anthony W. Wang. However, its competition record was yet to be completely cleared.
RESEARCH
Extensive archival research and a cross-comparison of many period images carried out on Ferrari 750 Monza chassis no. 0522/M made it possible to expand and refine the car’s known competition history. The work identified and documented previously unrecorded or little-known appearances, including the Coppa della Lombardia and Gran Premio Supercortemaggiore at Monza, as well as several U.S. races from the late 1950s. It also clarified the later American phase of the car’s career, suggesting that the engine displacement may have been increased to approximately 3.5 liters, which would explain its reclassification in C Modified competition. These findings helped reconstruct a more complete and accurate picture of the car’s sporting life, from its Scuderia Guastalla period in Europe to its subsequent racing activity in the United States.
