Model Guides (Chassis Histories)

Far East Ferrari Mondial

Eli Solomon
In the Paddock for the 1960 Johore Coronation Grand Prix alongside a Scaglietti knock-off.

What began as a study of Asian automobile advertising of the late 1950s has unearthed a rare tale of a unique racecar that resided in Hong Kong, Singapore and Selangor between 1955 and 1971. Adestne quisquam de Maranello? You might want to sit down for this one.

Jan Bussell with the Ferrari on pole for the 1960 Macau Grand Prix, alongside an XKSS and a Porsche RS Spyder.

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