Ferrari 212 Inter Abbott Cabriolet
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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1951 London Earl's Court Motor Show car (shown as chassis only)
Originally owned by soon to be F1 world champion Mike Hawthorn.
Hawthorn commission coach builders Abbott of Farnham, Surrey to build a custom open tourer, where it was originally painted Nero.
The only Ferrari to be bodied by Abbott.
Commissioned by previous owner Martin McGlone to be rebodied as a 212 Barchetta inspired by Phil HIll's by R M Wilson Engineering in Leicestershire - 1984.
Engine and mechanicals rebuilt by Terry Hoyle Engineering - post rebody.
Original engine transplanted into #0153EL, 0247EL's engine installed in this car - early 90's.
Repainted from Nero to Rosso Corsa by previous owner and car dealer, Jeff Dutton in 2003.
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1951
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Rosso
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Rosso Leather
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