Ferrari 750 Monza Scaglietti

Dino Ferrari

Dino Ferrari, the son of founder Enzo Ferrari, had a major influence on the companys racing successes and technical innovations. Together with coachbuilder Sergio Scaglietti, Dino designed the Ferrari 750 Monza. This race car is named after the Monza circuit in Italy, a place where Ferrari had already achieved countless successes. The car was specially designed for endurance races such as the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Technical innovations

The Ferrari 750 Monza Scaglietti is the first racing Ferrari to be fitted with disc brakes. The 3.0 liter four-cylinder engine, built by Lampredi, was a departure from the typical V12 engines Ferrari had used up to that point. This engine was innovative and efficient, enabling the car to perform well in endurance races. It was also lightweight, which contributed to the car's agility on the track. The designation 750 referred to the engine displacement: 750 cc per cylinder.

Remarkable racing history

A great deal of racing history is linked to the Ferrari 750 Monza from the Louwman Museum. The car was driven by big names from motorsport, such as Mike Hawthorn, Maurice Trintignant, Umberto Maglioli and Jose Froilan Gonzales. The first race contested with this car was the 'Supercortemaggiore' at Monza, resulting in a second place. In 1954 Ferrari won the World Championship for endurance races with this car. The drivers were Mike Hawthorn and Maurice Trintignant.

24 Hours of Le Mans

In 1955, the car took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a race that is mainly remembered for one of the deadliest incidents in the history of motorsport. After a collision, Pierre Leveghs Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR flew into the crowd, resulting in the deaths of 83 spectators. The Ferrari 750 Monza driven by Dreyfus and Lucas had retired shortly before.

Unique item

After the tragic death of Dino Ferrari in 1956, this Ferrari Monza was shipped to America, where several drivers and owners enjoyed the car. In the late 1980s the car came into the hands of the Louwman Museum. A thorough restoration has returned the car to its early 1955 condition. It is an absolute masterpiece from Ferrari’s racing history and a car that is unique in more than one respect.