The latest look at old classified advertisements features a Ferrari 196 S race car offered for sale in the April 1978 issue of Road & Trackmagazine for $45,000.
The Ferrari 196 S (1983 cc, 6 cylinders) was introduced in 1959 during the end of the front-engined sports car era. Although it was powered by Ferrari’s powerful F1 engine, it was quickly outclassed against the more advanced Cooper mid-engined race cars. Its Fantuzzi body was nothing short of stunning, however.
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