The Ferrari 212 Inter, launched in 1951, succeeded the Ferrari 166 and 195 Inter as a grand tourer. Debuted at the Brussels Motor Show, it was an evolution of the 166, combining road-going luxury with the potential for international race wins. One notable model, chassis number 0253EU, featured a 2.7-liter three-carburetor V12 engine and was the last Barchetta bodied by Carrozzeria Touring using their Superleggera construction method. This particular car was acquired by the Ford Motor Company for Henry Ford II as part of research that contributed to the development of Ford's answer to the Corvette, the Thunderbird. The car is now part of the collection at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California.
Enzo's Legacy is an interactive timeline of all Ferrari models ever made.