Vintage Race Car of the Week: The 1961 Ferrari 156

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[Caveman]

Re: Vintage Race Car of the Week: The 1961 Ferrari 156

I took a vacation to Italy about 6 years ago... in addition to the Ducati factory and museum, I visited Maranello.

The price of admission for a factory tour there is free.... if you purchase a new Ferrari.

But any pilgrim can visit the museum, and it is SPECTACULAR. In addition to the Phil Hill car, there's a bunch of other waaaay cool stuff there.

[JRoberts]

Re: Vintage Race Car of the Week: The 1961 Ferrari 156

The Ferrari 156 is the most beautiful F1 car ever. When I was a kid I devoured Road and Track and during the 1961 season I drooled over those Ferrari's and cried when von Trips was killed at Monza. It was exciting that Phil Hill won the GP championship, but under such tragic circumstances it was a shallow victory I am sure.

Thanks, Brian, for the memories.

[tiresmoke!]

Re: Vintage Race Car of the Week: The 1961 Ferrari 156

beautiful cars.......you know, my youngest son just saw this with me....he went running to his room, and brought back a Hot Wheels car...damned if this very automobile hasn't been immortalized by the world's largest car company.

[dwarner230]

Re: Vintage Race Car of the Week: The 1961 Ferrari 156

Mario Andretti was considered as an American when he won the F1 title in 1978.

DW