Ultimatecarpage.com update (11-29-06)

[Wouter Melissen]

Dear Ultimatecarpage.com visitor,

Although Ferrari is one of the most successful Formula 1 teams in history, there have been several very bleak periods in the 1970s and 1990s. In the 1950s and '60s, the manufacturer was dominant in a large number of racing classes and combined that with a strong presence in F1. In the early 1970s the sport became so specialized that Ferrari decided to focus solely on single seater racing. Under the leadership of a very young Luca di Montezemelo the team returned to the forefront. The first sign of good things to come was the Mauro Forghieri designed 312 B3/74, which was driven to three victories in 1974. In the following seasons, developments of this beautiful machine dominated the sport.
After his first spell at Ferrari, Di Montezemelo returned to Fiat and was involved in a variety of prestigious external projects including the organization of the 1990 World Cup in Italy. His services were called upon once more to replace the late Enzo Ferrari in 1991. He was now in charge of the entire Ferrari operation, but still gave racing success top priority. With the help of the newly hired team manager Jean Todt and what was to become the last V12-engined Ferrari F1, the 412 T2, the team had one of the most successful seasons in many years. Several examples of both cars are pictured in action on the Monaco track during the Historic Grand Prix earlier this year.

Enjoy the links:

Ferrari 312 B3/74
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=156

Ferrari 412 T2
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=187

Regards,
Wouter Melissen

[JRodrigues]

This 412 just leaves me drooling!! Although my favourite is the T1B version