Ferrari 375 Plus
Ferrari 375 Plus | ||
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Curb weight 1,030 kg (2,271 lb) (dry) | | |
Chronology | ||
Predecessor | Ferrari 375 MM | |
Successor | Ferrari 410 S |
The Ferrari 375 Plus is a
Specifications
Engine and transmission
The Ferrari 375 Plus received the new
Chassis and suspension
Although the wheelbase on the 375 Plus and its predecessor, the
Bodywork was an evolution of the 375 MM
Cabriolet
A one-off, two-seater Cabriolet was created on a 375 Plus' chassis, s/n 0488AM.
Racing
The Ferrari 375 Plus debuted slowly at first, not finishing the Giro di Sicilia nor the
The 375 Plus also won many races in both North and South Americas.[16] In 1957-1958 Dan Gurney in 375 Plus scored wins in Paramount Ranch and Palm Springs[16] and a second place in Grand Prix Riverside, part of 1958 United States Grand Prix for Sports Cars.[17]
Collectability
Low production numbers and undisputed racing pedigree makes the 375 Plus highly collectable and sought after. S/n 0384AM, Ferrari works car from the Mille Miglia, Le Mans and Silverstone was offered by Bonhams at the "Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale" auction and sold for £10.7 million in 2014.[18][19] S/n 0398TF is part of Ralph Lauren Collection, who purchased the car in 1990.[20]
References
- ^ "Ferrari 375 Plus - Register". barchetta.cc. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ a b Acerbi, Leonardo (2012). Ferrari: All The Cars. Haynes Publishing. pp. 82–83.
- ^ "375 Plus". mitorosso.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ a b c Schlegelmilch, Rainer W. (2004). Ferrari. Könemann. pp. 44–47, 382.
- ^ a b "Ferrari 375 Plus". ferrari.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "375 MM Scaglietti Spyder". barchetta.cc. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "375 Plus Spyder Sutton". mitorosso.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Ferrari 375 Plus Pinin Farina Cabriolet". ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "375 Plus Cabriolet Pinin Farina". mitorosso.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "375 Plus Cabriolet PF". barchetta.cc. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "24h Le Mans 1954". barchetta.cc. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Le Mans 24 Hours 1954". racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Agadir Grand Prix 1954". racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Silverstone International 1954". racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Carrera Panamericana 1954". racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ a b "All Results of Ferrari 375 Plus". racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Grand Prix Riverside 200 Miles". racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Ferrari 375 Plus Spyder PF". barchetta.cc. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "1954 Ferrari 4.9-litre 375-Plus Sports-Racing Two-Seat Spider Competizione". bonhams.com. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Ferrari 375 Plus Spyder PF". barchetta.cc. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
Bibliography
- Schlegelmilch, Rainer W. (2004). Ferrari. Könemann. ISBN 3-8331-1057-0.
- Acerbi, Leonardo (2012). Ferrari: All The Cars. Haynes Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84425-581-8.