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The 500 GTC was built to keep the Ferrari 500 Testa Rossa up to date with the 1957 Appendix C sports car regulations. It used an updated version of the Ferrari's inline four and chassis revisions which distinguished it from the preceding model. Changes to the body included a full-width windscreen, functioning doors, a 120-liter fuel tank and a folding top.

Called the Tipo 518C chassis, the TRC repositioned the engine lower so the bodywork and center of gravity was dropped. Futhermore coil springs were added to the independent front suspension.

With the lower engine Sergio Scaglietti made the front nose lower, but also reduced the frontal area which made the car look much more streamlined. Behind the driver was a large fairing that was fitted to some of the 500 TRs.

The engine was designed by Lapredi to a 2-liter displacement. Called the Tipo 131C, 180 bhp was possible which was ample for the 2-litre class.

Of the 19 TRCs built, almost half were shipped to America to contest the various SCCA events.

Chassis & Sales

0686MDTR-First delivered to Gottfried Köchert in Vienna, Austria on 10th of May, 1957. Raced by him at the Mille Miglia of that year finishing 10th overall. Teamed up with Erwin Bauer for the ADAC 1000km at the Nürburgring, winning the 2-litre class and finishing 19th overall. They also contested Le Mans that year but couldn't manage more then 18 laps. Later it was driven by Manolo Perez de la Mesa at the Cuban Grand Prix and Nassau races. It was then sold to Ross Durant who fitted a Chevrolet V8 for Florida SCCA and USRRC races in 1961, 1962 and 1963.

In 1980 it was discovered by Dick Merrit with its original gearbox, grill and brakes and the car was subsequently restored by DK Engineering with a 2.4-liter engine and it was sold this way in 1989. Displayed at Ferrari's 50th anniversary in 1997. Owned by Bruce Lustman: displayed at the 2002 Pebble Beach Concours, raced at the 2003 & 2004 Monterey Historics and the 2007 Mille Miglia.

Chassis & Sales

1957 Ferrari 500 TRC Spider 0670MDTR - sold for $2,282,500 Five Owners From New, A Multiple Targa Florio and Period Sports Racing Entry Complete with a Spare 625 TRC Engine and spare 500 tr Gearbox. Chassis 0670 MDTR is matching numbers and totally authentic. Its entire history is known and has been very carefully researched and documented by marque experts. It is eligible for almost every historic event in the world. The overall condition is absolutely stunning and this exceptional and significant Fe... more
Gallery: 2006 Monterey Preview

1957 Ferrari 500 TRC Spider by Scaglietti 0670MDTR - sold for €2,800,000 One of the most beautiful Ferrari sports racing cars ever built. One of the finest examples in existence with known ownership and successful racing history. Five Targa Florio entries and Winner of the Monte Pellegrino Hillclimb. Last four-cylinder Ferrari sports racer, rarer than 250 TR and 250 GTO.
Gallery: RM 2011 Villa d’Este Auction

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