Automotive Masterpieces' Highlights

1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

• Coachbuilder: Pinin Farina
• Chassis n°: 149500007
• Engine n°: AR131540009

This chassis (no. 07) is one of three convertible prototypes built by Pinin Farina and final development of the model. It debuted at the Paris Salon in 1955.

Corrado Lopresto (IT)

1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 C Super Sprint

• Coachbuilder: Zagato
• Chassis n°: AR1900C*01931
• Engine n°: AR130800942

This SSZ raced in 1955 the Mille Miglia, finishing 2nd in class, and the Coppa Inter-Europa, ranking 11th overall. Over 50 years in the hands of the same owner.

Private collection

1955 Ferrari 250 europa GT

• Coachbuilder: Pinin Farina
• Chassis n°: 0399GT
• Engine n°: 0399GT

One of just 28. Each example built with specific features. Sold new to Sydney E. Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin's son. First restoration in 1961 by Domenico Spadaro.

Private collection

1955 Maserati Sport 150/S

• Coachbuilder: Carrozzeria Fantuzzi
• Chassis n°: *1651*
• Engine n°: 6001

Prototype and first of 25. Maserati Works car. With Behra, winner of the 1955 Nürburgring 500 Km, ahead of 13 Porsches; 20th OA/2nd CL at the 1956 Mille Miglia.

Private collection

1955 O.S.C.A. MT4-2AD 1100

• Coachbuilder: Fratelli Morelli
• Chassis n°: 1162
• Engine n°: 1130

It raced the Mille Miglia three times with Carlo Falli, in 1955, 1956 and 1957. It was part of the Rosso Bianco Collection from 1987 to 2003. Matching numbers.

Private collection

1955 Jaguar XK 140 OTS

• Coachbuilder: Jaguar
• Chassis n°: S800035DN
• Engine n°: G3 513-8S

One of 3 works Jaguar XK 140 built in 1955. It raced the 1956 Mille Miglia with Georges Guyot, ranking 40th overall and 1st in class. 1 of only 73 RHD examples.

Private collection

1955 Ermini 357 Sport

• Coachbuilder: Carrozzeria Scaglietti
• Chassis n°: 1555
• Engine n°: Unknown

An Officine Ermini Firenze works car with a great racing career and the only Ermini 357 Sport born with 1500 engine. One of the three with body by Scaglietti.

Private collection

1955 Lancia Florida

• Coachbuilder: Pinin Farina
• Chassis n°: B56-1002
• Engine n°: B12-2527

Lancia Florida prototype debuted in 1955, inspiring the Flaminia. Bought by tenor Melandri, won top design awards. Restored by Lopresto after years in disrepair.

Corrado Lopresto (IT)

1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

• Coachbuilder: Bertone
• Chassis n°: AR1495*0004
• Engine n°: 131540182

One of two prototypes of the Giulietta Spider built by Bertone and designed by Franco Scaglione. It remained a concept and is a star in concourses d'elegance.

Corrado Lopresto (IT)

1955 Fiat 8V Elaborata Zagato

• Coachbuilder: Zagato
• Chassis n°: 106*000109*
• Engine n°: 000174

Last chassis number for one of only five 8V “Elaborata” built by Zagato. Used in races by Emanuele Quartara from 1955 to 1957, both in standard and Zagato shape.

Private collection

1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 C Super Sprint

• Coachbuilder: Zagato
• Chassis n°: AR1900C*02060
• Engine n°: 130810398

Owned by Luigi Taramazzo, this 1900 SSZ raced with Paolo Lena the 1956 Mille Miglia and Rallye del Sestriére. It later participated to motoring events up today.

Private collection

1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider

• Coachbuilder: Pinin Farina
• Chassis n°: B24-1021
• Engine n°: B24-1058

A B24 Spider with special custom features both in mechanic and in devices that make it a one-off. This is the only B24 racing two Mille Miglia, in 1956 and 1957.

Private collection

1956 Ferrari 410 "Super America Competizione"

• Coachbuilder: Carrozzeria Scaglietti
• Chassis n°: 0596 CM
• Engine n°: 0596 CM

2nd of just 3 cars built. 1956 1000 Kms of Buenos Aires with Musso - Collins. Involved in an alleged sabotage at the Mille Miglia. 7th in Swedish Sports Car GP.

Private collection

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

• Coachbuilder: Mercedes-Benz
• Chassis n°: 198.040.6500028
• Engine n°: 1989806500038

Factory set-up: race car and pop-art icon. It raced Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and Giro di Sicilia. Later subject of a poster, basis for the work of Andy Warhol.

Private collection

1956 Fiat 8V ZAGATO

• Coachbuilder: Zagato
• Chassis n°: 106*000078*
• Engine n°: 104.000*000150*

One of just 6 Fiat 8V ZAGATO “double-bubble”. In 1956 it raced the Mille Miglia, ranking 47th overall and was 1st in class at the Concorso d’Eleganza in Rimini.

Private collection

1956 Porsche Spyder Type 550-1500 RS

• Coachbuilder: Karosserie Wendler Reutlingen
• Chassis n°: 550-0084
• Engine n°: P90130

550-0084 with gentleman driver Gotfrid Köchert at the wheel was 1st in class at 1956 Nürburgring Grand Prix of Germany. Stunning at the Mille Miglia, same year.

Private collection

1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale

• Coachbuilder: Bertone
• Chassis n°: AR1012000001
• Engine n°: AR0012000003

This car is the first prototype of Sprint Speciale and it was presented at the 1957 Salone dell'Auto di Torino, featuring a highly refined study of aerodynamic.

Corrado Lopresto (IT)

1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce

• Coachbuilder: Bertone
• Chassis n°: AR1493E*04349
• Engine n°: 1315/30497

This car, a desirable Veloce, took part in the last edition of the Mille Miglia in 1957, with Rinaldo Parmigiani, who gained 40th place in the overall ranking.

Private collection

1958 Lancia Appia GTZ

• Coachbuilder: Zagato
• Chassis n°: 81201.1875
• Engine n°: 81400.1859

An almost one-off: the 1st of just 3 GTZ prototype of the GTE. First owner Elio Zagato. Often 1st in class from 1958 to 1961. Supposed to be the only surviving.

Private collection

1959 Ferrari 250 TR 59/60

• Coachbuilder: Carrozzeria Fantuzzi
• Chassis n°: 0772 known until 1960
• Engine n°: 0772 Removed after 1960 Targa Florio

One of five 250 TR 59 developed for Scuderia Ferrari, without compromises. Used for testing. Upgraded to TR 59/60, crashed in an accident at 1960 Targa Florio.

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