In the world of exotic cars, there are few names that can compare with Ferrari. The very mention of the word brings to mind blood red cars with shapes and sounds that reach beyond reason and into the soul.
It was through the sweet sound of its motor that I first discovered the Ferrari featured in this story. I was wandering about Pocono International Raceway during a vintage weekend, when I heard the unmistakable music of a Ferrari V-12 at full song. Off in the distance, I saw a red blur on the tri-oval, flying by every car on the track. As it approached, the engine sound grew louder and the shape more distinct. Whoosh. In an instant it was by me, but that fleeting glimpse and that glorious roar was all I needed to confirm that it was a Ferrari. But which Ferrari, what year, which motor? Despite having devoured nearly every Road & Track magazine back to the ’50s, I couldn’t nail down what this car was. More than a little interested, I went looking for my mystery racer in the paddock. When I finally caught up to the car and its owner, I learned the fascinating story of the Parravano Special – the Ferrari 410S
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