1953 Ferrari 166 MM Spider Series II

Italian textile entrepreneur and eventual two-time Italian GT champion; first Ferrari he owned. Had the engine enlarged to 3-liter displacement at the factory during his tenure.

Italian owner who continued using the car in local hillclimbs and sports car events.

Car passed through six successive Italian owners over roughly seven years following Pezzoli's sale.

German shipwreck hunter who bought the car while vacationing in Italy, raced it briefly in Europe, then relocated to South Africa and used it as everyday transport before returning it to Germany where it remained stored for over two decades.

German owner who commissioned a thorough two-year restoration by DK Engineering in the UK.

Stuttgart-based owner who entered the car in the historic Mille Miglia in 1999 and again in 2000, during which the car was stolen in Brescia.

British banker who commissioned a second DK Engineering refurbishment including a two-tone repaint and new interior, obtained FIA and FIVA identity documents, and presented the car at major international events.

Chicago-based Ferrari dealer and enthusiast who engaged Ferrari Classiche to restore the car to period-correct mechanical specification, resulting in the issuance of a factory Attestato White Book in 2016.

Debut outing for the car under its first owner.

One of at least ten Italian race entries made by the first owner over a two-year period.

Noteworthy result for a car of this vintage, achieved roughly a year after Frevel acquired it.

Car was stolen outside a Brescia hotel during this event and remained missing for nearly seven years.

Participated approximately four months after the 2010 Mille Miglia.

Presented at the inaugural Ferrari Classiche Concours held alongside the Finali Mondiali, showcasing the car's restoration to factory specification.

Featured as part of the marque's 70th anniversary celebrations during Monterey Car Week.

Engine displacement increased to 3 litres to align with contemporary 250 MM specifications; larger racing carburettors and a revised air intake fitted, requiring a new bonnet incorporating a raised scoop.

Work carried out during Lualdi-Gabardi's ownership after the first season of competition.

Car prepared for continued motorsport use, with a one-piece windscreen and a folding soft top added.

Modifications made by or for Helmut Frevel after purchase.

Comprehensive two-year restoration carried out by a respected Ferrari specialist in Great Britain.

Commissioned by Peter Gläsel; approximate start date inferred from the circa 1991 acquisition and a stated two-year duration.

Full refurbishment including a two-tone Rosso and Grigio repaint, new beige leather interior, and general mechanical attention to address missing components after the theft.

Commissioned by Phillip Hylander following the car's recovery and purchase in March 2009.

FIA Historic Technical Passport and FIVA Identity Card obtained to allow participation in major international historic events.

Acquired under Phillip Hylander's ownership in conjunction with the DK Engineering refurbishment.

Ferrari Classiche constructed and stamped a new 2-litre 166-specification engine, a 212-specification gearbox, and a 340-specification rear differential to restore the drivetrain to its original period configuration.

Undertaken at John Weinberger's direction; resulted in the issuance of a Ferrari Classiche Attestato White Book in July 2016.