Class D
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Ferrari 250 GT “California”, 1961
12 Zylinder a V, 2953 cm³Body: Spider, Pininfarina
Entrant: Heinrich Fries (D)
The 250 Spider “California” was made in response to demand from American dealers, and was created in 1958. With the production of the 250 GT, Ferrari concretized its association with Pinifarina and Scaglietti. Pininfarina, overtaken by Boano, responded by presenting a spider at the Geneva Motor Show in 1958 that was the prelude to various versions.
Ferrari 400 Superamerica II, 1961
12 Zylinder a V, 3967 cm³Body: Cabriolet, Pininfarina
Entrant: Peter S. Kalikow (USA)
The debut of the 400 Superamerica in the early 1960s represented a decisive phase in the history of Ferrari. At the Turin motor show in 1961 and a few months later in Geneva, fundamental changes in the lines could be seen that would characterise later models. In a few months a dozen examples were produced, generally customised to suit the taste of the buyer.
Maserati Mistral, 1964
6 Zylinder, 3692 cm³Body: Spider, Frua
Entrant: John Bookout (USA)
For the Mistral Spider enthusiast, Frua proposed a hardtop as an option. At the Geneva motor show in 1966 other options presented for the Mistral were a Borg-Warner automatic gear change as well as a 4014 cm3 V8 engine. Only 120 Spider Frua Mistral were produced, before the debut of the Sebring, Mexico, Indy, and Bora series, and finally in 1972, the Merak model.
Ferrari 275 GTS, 1965
12 Zylinder a V, 3285 cm³Body: Spider, Pininfarina
Entrant: Martin Kottmann (CH)
Every Ferrari is unique, every model has its own history. The 275 GT, designed by Pininfarina, was made by Scaglietti. The production of 250 examples in 12 months, from 1964 to 1965, was a sign of the immediate success enjoyed by this model.
ASA 1000 GT Spyder, 1966
4 Zylinder, 1032 cm³Body: Spider, Bertone
Entrant: Gianpiero Binda (I)
Enzo Ferrari created the modest ASA almost as a pastime in Modena, where a four-Zylinder engine of Fiat origin was kept in mind as a basis for development. Covered by an SOHC Zylinder head that hid numerous changes, the square engine (69 x 69 mm) reached 97 CV. Under licence, Autocostruzioni S.p.A. in Milan built its own versions and an almost secret series. Although the ASA was undeniably a Ferrari car it only aroused interest among a few small sports car enthusiasts. It seems that the maker gave more importance to the finishings rather than real performance.