Stunning Car - Who knows what it is?

[SGOxon]

Saw this beauty at an independent garage and found out a bit about it's history. Here's a test, does anyone know what it is?

[TurboTerrific9]

My guess 166 MM Vignale Berlinetta

[Rawwr]

TurboTerrific9 said:

My guess 166 MM Vignale Berlinetta

I'd say a 225S Vignale Berlinetta.

[rubystone]

Any fool can see it's a Gallardo.

[Bobo W]

Rawwr said:

TurboTerrific9 said:

My guess 166 MM Vignale Berlinetta

I'd say a 225S Vignale Berlinetta.

Or even a 212S Vignale Berlinetta

[Rawwr]

Isn't there a rather distinct feature missing to make it a 212?

[SGOxon]

You are all close, but not quite there. A bit later than the 166 and not Vignale.

[Rawwr]

You have to tell me! It's driving me nuts now.

[Podie]

Rawwr said:

I'd say a 225S Vignale Berlinetta.

225S would be my guess... so I'm stumped.

ETA - it's not a 250 engined special / prototype is it?

[SGOxon]

It is a 1951 Ferrari 195 with Ghia Suisse coachwork (perhaps Ghia-Aigle but it did have a Ghia Suisse badge, so probably the same thing as Ghia-agile were the Swiss subsidiary.
The car was a bit dusty but the lines were just exquisite. The guy at the garage told me it was unique - a true one-off and came over to Aus from USA in boxes 5-10 yrs ago. I could have looked at it for hours. From every angle it was captivating.

Then I got in my Subaru Outback and drove home

[SGOxon]

Just found this online. None of the cars have those 3 intakes on the front wing, but otherwise vv similar.
http://www.ghia-aigle.info/1951_ferrari.htm

[ro55a]

1965 VW 11 window Splitscreen camper.

[Rawwr]

SGOxon said:

It is a 1951 Ferrari 195 with Ghia Suisse coachwork (perhaps Ghia-Aigle but it did have a Ghia Suisse badge, so probably the same thing as Ghia-agile were the Swiss subsidiary.
The car was a bit dusty but the lines were just exquisite. The guy at the garage told me it was unique - a true one-off and came over to Aus from USA in boxes 5-10 yrs ago.

[rubystone]

ro55a said:

1965 VW 11 window Splitscreen camper.

I think it's a 1963, perhaps a 1964. I don't think those lights carried on into '65 but you are deffo right on the windows

[ro55a]

Mate those lights ran on and into the bay bus production until crossover in 73 and were included on the split until 67 when they stopped making the split. But you knew that.

[rubystone]

ro55a said:

Mate those lights ran on and into the bay bus production until crossover in 73 and were included on the split until 67 when they stopped making the split. But you knew that.

Ok, so what makes it a '65? I am betting it's lhd though...

[ro55a]

Hmmmm? You're winding me up aren't you.

I just let go of the bait.

[rubystone]

ro55a said:

Hmmmm? You're winding me up aren't you.

I just let go of the bait.

Nope just enjoying the slightly O/T discussion with a like-minded individual

Eta..just looked at your garage...assume said splitty is yours?...I loved mine....

Edited by rubystone on Sunday 27th October 20:06

[ro55a]

Yes mate it's mine. Volksworld feature back in 2001, won best type 2 at a few shows etc. All original, even has the carb limiter from Wolfsburg still fitted! As stated in the write up, it's my "never sell". It's been garaged its whole life and as such has zero rust, pretty rare for a UK bus.