The gift horse that inspired the Thunderbird

Overview

The gift horse that inspired the Thunderbird - Built especially for the boss of the Ford Motor Company, this is one of the most original and umblemished early Ferraris in the world.  But it was more than a plaything - could it have been the inspiration behind one of the Ford's most stylish cars? 1952 Ferrari 212/225 Inter Spyder

Article Details

TypeSingle vehicle -Reviews
PublicationClassic Cars August 2003
Start page54
Length (pages)5
Scanned photocopy available from the motorbase shop £3.75
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