1952 Ferrari 625 F1 (ex-500 F2)

Swaters was a preferred Ferrari client and Belgian marque distributor; this was the first Ferrari raced under the Ecurie Francorchamps banner. The car was traded back to Ferrari in exchange for a 750 Monza after the 1954 season.

Returned to Maranello for mechanical upgrade to 625 F1 specification and renumbering of chassis from 0208F to 0540, then offered for resale.

The Marquis acquired the car early in 1955 and entered it in four Formula 1 events that year before parting with it in late 1955.

Noted British engineer who held the car for approximately five years before selling to a fellow countryman.

Entered the car in at least one hillclimb event during his ownership before selling to the Bardinon collection.

Part of what is described as the most prestigious Ferrari private collection ever assembled; a partial restoration was carried out in the late 1960s and the car remained in the collection through the 1970s.

Paris-based owner who held the car for a decade before selling through a specialist dealer.

Bitburg, Germany-based owner who acquired the car via Uwe Meissner's Modena Motorsports dealership and actively campaigned it at the Nürburgring for three consecutive years.

Acquired the car in the late 1990s and held it briefly before selling in 1998.

Plymouth, England-based owner who participated in several prominent vintage events with the car before selling in December 2000.

Kept the car for over two decades with meticulous attention, resulting in its well-preserved current state; arranged a Ferrari Classiche inspection in April 2022 confirming correct chassis, engine, and gearbox numbers.

The car was entered in 17 events across the 1952 and 1953 seasons under Ecurie Francorchamps, with the best results noted in separate entries below.

One of two occasions the car finished as high as second during its Ecurie Francorchamps campaign.

Second instance of a runner-up finish during the Ecurie Francorchamps ownership period.

Outright victory at the Berlin circuit, the most notable result from the Ecurie Francorchamps era.

Following conversion to 625 F1 specification, the car was entered in seven further events by Ecurie Francorchamps before being traded back to Ferrari.

One of four Formula 1 entries made by Portago with this car during 1955.

Third of four Formula 1 events entered by Portago in 1955.

Fourth and final Formula 1 appearance under Portago's ownership in 1955.

Best finish recorded during the Portago ownership period.

Single competitive appearance during Sievewright's ownership at the noted British hillclimb venue.

First of three consecutive annual appearances at this event under Fandel's ownership, covering 1994 through 1996.

Second consecutive year of participation in this event during the Fandel ownership period.

Third and final year of Fandel's Nürburgring campaign; the car was driven by veteran factory driver Trintignant, himself a winner of the 1955 Monaco Grand Prix in a related car.

One of several historic events attended during David Vine's ownership period in the late 1990s to 2000.

Attended during David Vine's ownership alongside other notable vintage events.

Participated in the Monaco historic racing event during the Vine ownership period.

Attended during David Vine's ownership as part of a broader program of vintage events.

Car returned to Maranello and upgraded from 500 F2 to 625 F1 specification, receiving a larger 2.5-litre engine; chassis renumbered from 0208F to 0540.

Formal examination by Ferrari Classiche confirming matching chassis and engine numbers and correct gearbox type; an inspection report was issued and is retained on file.

Partial restoration carried out while the car was in Pierre Bardinon's Mas du Clos collection, during the late 1960s.

Exact scope and extent of work not detailed in the source.