1950 Ferrari 212 Export 'Uovo' (custom Fontana/Reggiani aluminum body)

Took factory delivery of the completed chassis and entered it in early Italian road races. After a serious accident at the Mille Miglia the car was returned to Ferrari for full rebuilding.

Commissioned a radical streamlined body from Fontana of Padova and sculptor Franco Reggiani, creating the celebrated Uovo design. Raced the car extensively in 1951 and 1952 before shipping it to Mexico for the Carrera Panamericana.

Acquired the car in Mexico after the Marzotto brothers abandoned it there following their withdrawal from the Carrera Panamericana. Quickly resold it.

Sun Valley, California resident who initiated a restoration of the car. The project was left unfinished at his death, after which the car passed to his widow.

Well-known Ferrari dealer and historian based in California who acquired the car shortly before it passed to the next owner.

Purchased from du Gan and returned the car to Italy, where it remained a regular presence at notable events for roughly thirty years.

Newport Beach, California-based publisher of a Spanish-language Los Angeles newspaper. Raced the car at several Southern California circuits in 1954; this was his sole Ferrari despite being active in the local racing scene.

Purchased from Lozano; part of the California chain of custody before the car moved on again.

Intermediate California owner between Pete Lovely and Harvey Schaub.

Inherited the unrestored car from her late husband Harvey; eventually sold it on.

Collected the car from Niles in California and transported it to Florida, then shipped it to England where the restoration was completed. Raced it at the 1986 and 1987 Mille Miglia before selling to the consignor.

First competitive outing for the car; mechanical trouble forced an early exit.

Umberto co-drove with Franco Cristaldi; a heavy crash put the car out and necessitated a full factory rebuild.

Debut of the Uovo bodywork, still unpainted bare aluminum and fitted with a large aircraft-style headlamp. Led by around 20 km before the mechanical failure.

The Uovo held a 30 km lead over the factory's 4.1-litre entry before being forced to retire; widely photographed at the Brescia start as the crowd's focal point.

Co-driven with Marco Crosara; the Uovo's first outright victory and the high point of its 1951 campaign.

Co-driven by Guido Mancini and Adriano Ercolani; ran competitively before again failing to finish.

Cabianca drove the Uovo to an outright win at this mountain hillclimb event.

Contested just days after the Trento-Bondone; strong class victory alongside a top-five overall placing.

Final confirmed European competition appearance for the car before its subsequent shipment to Mexico.

One of several California venues where Lozano raced the Uovo during 1954.

Part of the Southern California racing activity under Lozano's ownership in 1954.

One of multiple California circuits used by Lozano in 1954.

Another California venue on Lozano's 1954 racing schedule with the Uovo.

First historic re-entry of the car at the Mille Miglia, approximately 35 years after its original appearances; restoration had just been completed in England in time for the event.

Second consecutive Mille Miglia Storica entry for du Gan before he sold the car to the consignor.

Full factory rebuild following severe accident damage sustained at the 1950 Mille Miglia.

Replacement of standard coachwork with the purpose-built streamlined Uovo body, constructed by Fontana of Padova using a tubular substructure with Peraluman alloy panelling, resulting in a weight saving of around 150 kg over comparable Ferraris.

Body design credited to sculptor Franco Reggiani, working from aeronautical principles; modifications also included twin shock absorbers, revised Formula 2 brakes, a crystal windscreen, and a 156-litre fuel tank.

Comprehensive factory overhaul carried out over the winter of 1952–53 in preparation for a planned Mille Miglia entry that ultimately did not take place.

Restoration project begun by Harvey M. Schaub; the work remained incomplete at the time of his death.

Restoration completed in England, finishing just in advance of the 1986 historic Mille Miglia; further sorting followed the initial completion.

Work was carried out during Jack du Gan's ownership after he transported the car from California to Florida and then to England.