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22/03/2025 3:35 pm
Ferrari's 1952 to '53 entry in the Grand Prix events in the Formula 2 class was their Tipo 500F2 first bodied as a more streamlined "long nose" and then this "short nose" variant to get more air to the radiator. It was powered by 2.0 liter straight 4 cylinder engine. Alberto Ascari won the World Championship winning every race he entered driving the long nose variant. This Exoto model of the 1953 Swiss Grand Prix #18 (chassis #5002) driven by Giuseppe "Nino" Farina who came in second place behind Ascari. The car was up-engined to a 4.5 liter engine but in a year or so found itself underpowered against the Mercedes W106 and the Maserati 250F.
23/03/2025 10:03 am
Hmm.... only 2nd place. Well, the short-nose-theory sounded plausible, I guess it didn't matter much or perhaps that little 4-banger just wasn't up to the task. It makes for a dynamite model though and somewhat resembles an American midget racer. Beautifully crafted & photographed Rich. Bellissimo! 😎 😎
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23/03/2025 10:28 am
He might have won by a nose if he had had a longer one.
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23/03/2025 10:59 am
@chris Who knows. Ascari won with the same engine, and he won every race he entered with it. Perhaps he was just the better driver.
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23/03/2025 11:06 am
he won every race he entered with it. Perhaps he was just the better driver.
....yes indeed, "skills" will always be a factor. 😀
23/03/2025 12:29 pm
Beautiful model and pictures, thanks for posting this one Rich.
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