In 1955, Ferrari and Pinin Farina produced three special-bodied Europa GT Competizione cars, considered prototypes for the later 250 GT Berlinetta ‘Tour de France’ models. Each car had unique features: Chassis 0415GT: Styled after the 250 MM with a short rear and fastback profile, this car had a lightweight aluminum body on a shorter 2,480 mm wheelbase. It featured an upgraded type 112 A engine and was briefly raced in the U.S. by Marquis Alfonso de Portago and Gleb Derujinsky, achieving a fourth place in Nassau.