1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe
Ferrari’s groundbreaking 212 series represented a crucial evolutionary step in the marque’s development, bridging early racing prototypes with increasingly refined road cars.
Produced between 1951 and 1952, the model featured Ferrari’s 2.6-liter (2,562 cc) Colombo V12 engine, typically rated between 150 and 170 horsepower depending on specification and carburetion, commonly breathing through triple Weber carburetors.
The 212 achieved notable racing success, including an overall victory at the 1951 Carrera Panamericana with Piero Taruffi and Luigi Chinetti driving a 212 Export, while other Ferrari entries driven by Alberto Ascari and Luigi Villoresi also competed prominently.
Ferrari constructed approximately 82 examples of the 212 series across two primary variants: the Export model with its 88.6-inch (2,250 mm) wheelbase for competition use, and the Inter version featuring a longer 102.4-inch (2,600 mm) wheelbase intended primarily for grand touring.
Multiple coachbuilders created diverse body styles, with Carrozzeria Vignale handling many examples while Pinin Farina, Touring, and Ghia also contributed distinctive interpretations.
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