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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by JMOrem, May 7, 2007.

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  1. JMOrem

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    #1 JMOrem, May 7, 2007
    I remember my dad worked with a guy (at IBM in Japan) that supposedly owned the first post war race Ferrari produced. If I remember correctly, his name was something like John Willerman. Anyone have any idea?

    Thanks.


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  2. Asian1118

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    #2 Asian1118, May 7, 2007
  3. wetpet

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    #3 wetpet, May 8, 2007
    post in the vintage section.
     
  4. Bob Zambelli

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    #4 Bob Zambelli, May 8, 2007
    All the racing Ferraris were post war. As far as I know, the earliest even-numbered car called a Ferrari (Most race cars were even-number) is #002C.

    Before the actual Ferrari marque came into being, Mr Ferrari's stable consisted of ALFA Romeos. Due to some sort of an agreement, he could not put his name on a car immediatley after leaving ALFA. Hence his first two cars were designated AAV 815.
    1.5 liter straight 8, consisting of two FIAT blocks.

    Car #002C carried the original Columbo V-12.

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  5. JMOrem

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    #5 JMOrem, May 8, 2007
    Thanks for the help folks. Going to go ask my dad more about it and post it in the vintage section.

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