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The Ferrai 225 Sport was introduced at the 1952 Giro di Sicilia as a larger version of 212 Export. This model was intended for endurance sports car racing and was bodied either as a two seat Bernlinetta or Spyder, typically by Ghbia. It was primarily sold to private entrants while the larger Lampredi-block cars were contested directly by the factory.

The 225 effective replaced the 212 Export with a 2.7 V12 engine that enlarged the bore from 60 to 70mm. This was upgraded to use roller-type cam followers that were first introduced by Lampredi in the long-block V12. Power was rated at 210 bhp.

225 Sports made appearances at the Mille Miglia, the Targa Florio and won the 1952 Monaco Grand Prix, placing 1-2-3-4-5 infront of the best Aston Martins, Jaguars, Gordinis and Talbot-Lagos. Seven 225s were entered in the 1952 Mille Miglia, but they were trumped by the larger-engined Ferrari 340 MMs and the sole 250 Sport. Later in the year Paolo Marzotto became the over 2-liter champion in his 225 Sport.

Eventually the 225 Sport gave way to the 250 MM and the famous 250 GT. Drivers such as Piero Taruffi, Gianni Marzotto, Luigi Villoresi, Eugenio Castelotti, Pierre Pagnibon raced this model.

Chassis & Sales

1952 Ferrari 225S 'Sport' Berlinetta Vignale 0168ED - sold for $781,000 RM Auctions is proud to present this iconic 225S, chassis 0168ED. As one of the six competition berlinettas built (indicated as such by the even numbered chassis, reserved by Ferrari for the racing variants) it features the aforementioned, unmistakable ovoid egg crate grille (this, in the attractive ‘convex’ formation) as well as the desirable triple oval, chrome-ringed ‘portholes’ on the front fenders as well as other eye-catching Vignale tou... more
Gallery: 2009 RM Auctions Sports & Classics of Monterey

1952 Ferrari 212/225 Sport Coupé by Vignale 170ET - sold for €644,000 This particular Ferrari 225, chassis 0170 ET, is one of a limited few competition berlinettas bodied by Vignale, indicated as such by the even-numbered chassis, reserved by Ferrari for the racing variants. It started life as a 212 and was purchased in 1952 by Dr. Augusto Caraceni, son of Domenico Caraceni, the famous Rome-based tailor who furnished everyone from Humphrey Bogart to Aristotle Onassis. In April, the car was test driven by the fac... more
Gallery: 2010 RM Auctions Sporting Classics of Monaco

1952 Ferrari 225 Sport 0168ED - sold for $880,000 Formerly the Property of Peter S. Young and Santiago Gonzales. A Rare, Even-Serial-Numbered Tuboscocca Chassis. 2nd in Class and 8th Place Overall at the 1953 12 Hours of Sebring. Overall Winner at the 1955 Cuban Sports Car Grand Prix. Continuous California Ownership Since 1957. Displayed at Amelia Island and Cavallino Classic. Recent Mechanical and Cosmetic Work. Superb Entry for a Wide Range of Historic Races and Driving Events. Documented b... more
Gallery: 2011 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding & Company

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