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CMC Ferrari D50 1956

Back to Fame and Glory The tragic loss of Ascari shortly after the 1955 Monaco GP meant, besides exposure to a rapidly worsening finance, an early end to the ambitious F1 project of Scuderia Lancia with its D50s. It also marked the end of Gianni Lancias dream to stay competitive, if not victorious, in the highest form of motorsports. On July 26, 1955, there was a hand-over of the D50 blueprints, tooling, manufacturing equipments, and lots of parts from Lancia to its most covetous competitor, Scuderia Ferrari. Ferrari introduced an overhaul of the D50. It brimmed with brilliant renovations, hence putting the new D50 on a path of destiny towards triumph.

Here are the most important improvements

The two pannier fuel tanks that were positioned astride the mid-section of Lancia D50 were replaced by a single fuel tank placed directly behind the drivers seat.

The bodywork was extended to encompass the two independent spaces once occupied by the pannier tanks, and the more integrated body shell provided better aerodynamics.

Down below, behind the left- and right-side panels were two bundles of exhaust pipes, each with four pipes that were bent to protrude before the rear wheel, emitting both exhaust and a distinctively Ferrari roar.

The maximum output was increased to 265 hp, and further enhancement was possible by changes of cylinder heads, valve control, crankshaft and pistons.

The two oil coolers between the pannier tanks and the body shell were abandoned for a tube oil cooler installed in front of the radiator.

Modifications were introduced to the tubular frame and the suspension systems, including the relocation of the rear transverse leaf spring to a higher horizontal position.

The tires were switched from the Pirelli brand to Englebert.

After Mercedes withdrew from racing at the end of 1955, its most meritorious driver Juan Manuel needed to look for a new job. Scuderia Ferrari must have welcomed him with open arms. Fangios new teammates included two Italian veterans Luigi Musso and Eugenio Castellotti in addition to Peter Collins, a young star from Great Britain. With them, Scuderia Ferrari had a top-notch driver line-up for the 1956 racing season. Eventually with a total of five Grand Prix victories to his credit, Juan Manuel Fangio was able to finish the 1956 season by clinching his fourth Drivers World Championship.

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Model Description Ferrari D50

Metal precision model hand-built from 1379 parts

Detachable and lockable engine hood

Flip-open ventilation lid for the drivers footwell

Detail-exact replication of the V8 engine with accessories, pipes and cabling

Bundled exhaust pipes made of metal

Triangular front axle with shock absorbers and transverse leaf spring, all madeof metal

Rear suspension with De-Dion-tube, transverse leaf spring, pushrods andfriction dampers, all made of metal

Hand-crafted stainless steel grille

Oil cooler installed in front of the radiator

Detailed replication of fuel and oil circulation as well as the cooling system,

Hinged flip-open fuel and oil filler caps

Upholstered, leather-covered drivers seat and head-rest

Amazingly realistic and perfectly crafted wheels with stainless-steel spokes and nipples mounted on an alloy rim

Authentically-replicated central locking nuts with right-/left-handed threads

Elegant finish by hand in the original hue and color

Technical data of the original vehicle

Monoposto built on a tubular frame with free-standing wheels

2.5-litre V8 engine as a stressed member of the chassis

Two valves per cylinder controlled by two overhead camshafts

Dry sump oil lubrication

Mixture preparation with four Solex 40 PII double carburettors

Dual ignition (two plugs per cylinder)

Five-speed manual gearbox installed behind the driver

Triangular front axle with shock absorbers, front suspension withwishbones, transverse leaf spring, all made of metal

Rear suspension with De-Dion-tube, transverse leaf spring, pushrods andfriction dampers, all made of metal