00:00In 1949, he came out with the Ferrari 166.
00:04It had a four-speed gearbox and a new double-overhead camshaft engine.
00:08Because of these changes, the Ferrari 166 was much more advanced than any other car on the market.
00:14In 1950, the first Ferrari race car was built.
00:18It was the Ferrari 340 America.
00:20It was designed to compete in international sports car races.
00:24The 340 America was a mix between a road racer and a Grand Tour.
00:27Its body was designed by Pinin 4.
00:29This was the start of a great partnership between Ferrari and Pinin 4.
00:34They would go on to work together on many famous Ferraris over the years.
00:37By the early 1950s, Ferrari was well on its way to becoming one of the most successful sports car manufacturers
00:44in the world.
00:45They were turning out beautiful, powerful cars that could compete with the best from Europe and America.
00:50In 1952, they introduced the Ferrari 250 GT.
00:54It had a 3-liter Colombo V1 2 engine.
00:57It was capable of reaching speeds of up to 240 kilometers per hour.
01:01Because of its performance, the 250 GT became one of the most Satafta Ferraris of all time.
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