Ferrari officially did not start making cars until 1947, but many of the parts to build those first cars were ordered and built a year earlier. Today we take a close look at the fourth Ferrari ever constructed and the oldest complete Ferrari still in existence; the 166 Spyder Corsa, serial number 004C. Despite its extensive racing history, it still sports its original body and an engine with 1946 date stamps. It has been in the current owner's family for over forty years and rather than restoring it, they have carefully preserved this rolling piece of history. In a recent public appearance at the Cavallino Classic it took centre stage, flanked by the company's latest offering, the FXX. Almost sixty years apart, these two thoroughbreds captured Ferrari's history and racing heritage so well that we decided to feature them together. Earlier last month we shot the FXX at its first North American appearance in Detroit and two weeks later on track at Moroso. We picked the best 12 shots of the 166 Spyder Corsa and 24 shots of the FXX in two mouthwatering galleries.

Enjoy the links:

Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2672

Ferrari FXX
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2347