1951 Ferrari 212 Export Berlinetta

by Michael Duffey

The example shown here is a very rare “Export” model intended for racing in the GT and Sports classes. Chassis number 0141/T is unique, being the only 212 to have been built with a “Tuboscocca” type chassis, an early attempt by Ferrari to give three-dimensional rigidity to the ladder-type chassis. Wheelbase for the Inter model was given as 2600 mm but that of 0141/T was given as 2250 mm, the same as the sister 166MMs. Most Inters weighed around 2,100 lb. but 0141/T is appreciably lighter. Power for the Export’s twelve-cylinder, triple-carburetor engine was given as 185 hp by the factory. Several 212 Export models with even chassis numbers did well in competition, which no doubt helped road car sales. Chassis 0141/T was the only competition berlinetta to have an odd numbered chassis and it was bodied by Carrozzeria Touring with one of their aluminum bodies with a one-piece windshield. According to respected Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, this car was...