Monday, February 3, 2020

1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti

The Ferrari 335 S is a sports racing car produced in 1957-58. Four cars were produced in total. It had a V12 engine of 4,023.32 cc (245.518 cu in) and featured twin overhead camshafts, two valves per cylinder and six Weber 44 DCN carburettors giving a maximum power of 390 horsepower at 7400 rpm. Top speed was around 300 kmh (190 mph) a huge number in 1958.
Grizzly association or not, the 335 S is one of the most valuable cars in the world.The 335 S has a dark history. When it raced at the 1957 Mille Miglia, a blown tire caused a car to careen off the road and into a crowd of spectators. The driver, co-driver and 10 spectators were killed.
In 2016, a 1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti sold for €32.1 million. Valued between $30 to $34 million, the 335 S made $35,711,359.

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