June 27, 2026

Lane sends us the Ferrari 125S - the first vehicle to bear the Ferrari name, debuting on May 11, 1947. Built in Maranello, Italy, it was a sports-racing car powered by the legendary Colombo V12 engine - a 1.5-liter masterpiece that produced approximately 118 horsepower, and capable of a top speed of roughly 130 mph with a 5-speed transmission. Although its first race at the Piacenza circuit ended early due to a fuel pump failure - which Enzo Ferrari famously called a "promising failure" - the car went on to win its first victory just two weeks later at the Rome Grand Prix. Only two units were produced, and while the originals are believed to no longer exist, an exact replica is maintained by the Ferrari Museum.
Great factory pics, information and videos here
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