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The featured Ferrari 225 S Vignale Spyder was ordered by Count Vittorio Marzotto, who like his brothers was an avid racer. Along with another six 225 Sports and the Works 250 S, Marzotto raced his new machine at the Mille Miglia, but he failed to make the finish. Less than a month later Count Vittorio lined up for the Monaco Grand Prix, which was held for sports cars in the absence of Formula 1 cars. Against a strong field of British, German and French racing cars, he took an impressive victory, beating the likes of Stirling Moss.
After racing the car a few more times, it was sold to fellow Italian Pietro Palmieri. He raced the 225 S to two victories late in 1952. Chassis 0154 ED was subsequently sold to South Africa where the nose was modified and a larger engine fitted. Over the years the car changed hands several times before ending up with its current Spanish owner. Fully restored, it is campaigned at a select few events including the 2006 and 2008 Monaco Historic Grands Prix where it is pictured above.
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