1952 Ferrari 212 Export / 225 S Berlinetta (Vignale), chassis 0190 ED
- Engine
- 2.6L Colombo V12, ~150 bhp
- Colour
- Light blue

Chassis 0190 ED is a 1952 Ferrari 212 Export berlinetta bodied by Carrozzeria Vignale, one of only 27 examples built and one of three subsequently upgraded to 225 S specification by the factory. Its early history is dramatic: first owner Jacques Peron sold it quickly to racer Marius Heyman, who died after striking a tree during the 1952 Liège-Rome-Liège Rally. After decades of storage and deterioration, the car received a full restoration in 1998–1999, and a second comprehensive restoration by Ferrari Classiche completed in 2024, earning it a matching-numbers Red Book certification.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €2,500,000 – €3,500,000
- 1952 → 1952Private saleMarius Heymanpartial documentation
Active racer who showed the car at a Paris concours and entered it in the Liège-Rome-Liège Rally, during which he died following a collision with a tree.
- 1952-05-01 → 1952Factory deliveryJacques Peronpartial documentation
Purchased to replace his prior Ferrari 212, which sustained fire damage during a Moroccan rally. Sold the car on quickly.
- 1955-01-14 → 1957-04-01Acquisition unknownJoseph Ampouliepartial documentation
Acquired the car after post-accident rebuilding that included a revised grille and factory 225 S specification upgrades. Used it actively in circuit racing.
- 1957-04-01 →Private saleClaude Barbierpartial documentation
Had the car repainted light blue later in 1957; deregistered it from road use in mid-1958, after which it entered long-term storage and suffered body damage.
- 1975 → 1975Acquisition unknownGarage Cecchinone documentation
Chambéry-based garage where the car resurfaced after its storage period; sold it to David Schute.
- 1975 → 1987Private saleDavid Schutepartial documentation
Acquired the car from the Chambéry garage; it later returned to France in poor condition requiring full restoration.
- 1987 → 1998Acquisition unknownFrench owner circa 1987partial documentation
Car was in France in deteriorated condition; a 1996 assessment by historian Marcel Massini confirmed poor state but a running engine before it was sold on.
- 1998 → 2002Private saleAngelo Galeazzipartial documentation
Brescia-based owner who undertook a complete restoration between 1998 and 1999, including fabrication of a new body based on measurements from a related chassis. Entered the car in the 2000 Mille Miglia before selling two years later.
- 2002 → 2005Acquisition unknownEnglish and Belgian intermediate ownersnone documentation
Car changed hands across England and Belgium before returning to Italy in 2005.
- 2005 → 2017Acquisition unknownItalian owner from 2005partial documentation
Car returned to Italy and was held by this owner until sold to the consignor.
- 2017 →Private saleCurrent consignorfull documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive four-year restoration by Ferrari Classiche beginning in 2020, focused on replicating original Vignale bodywork; car received Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification in July 2024 confirming matching-numbers drivetrain.
Competition
- 19521952 Liège-Rome-Liège RallyDriver: Marius HeymanDNF — fatal accident
Heyman co-drove with Claude Leguezec under entry number 41; the car struck a tree between Rome and Bolzano, resulting in Heyman's death.
- 1952-06-25Paris Concours d'ÉléganceExhibited
Car was displayed by Marius Heyman, carrying a Moroccan registration plate.
- 2000Mille Miglia Storica2000 Mille Miglia
Entered by owner Angelo Galeazzi following the completion of his restoration of the car.
- —1000 Km of ParisDriver: Joseph Ampoulie
One of at least five known starts by Ampoulie; held at the Montlhéry circuit.
- —12 Hours of ReimsDriver: Joseph Ampoulie7th overall
Ampoulie co-drove with Yves Giraud-Cabantous to a seventh-place overall finish.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1952Repair
Following the fatal rally accident, the car was rebuilt with a revised grille design and upgraded to 225 S mechanical specification.
Work carried out after the Liège-Rome-Liège crash; the modifications included factory-level 225 S upgrades.
- 1998Restoration
Complete restoration performed over 1998–1999, including construction of an entirely new body whose dimensions were derived from sister chassis 0170 ET.
Commissioned by Angelo Galeazzi in Brescia; the car had been in poor condition for many years prior.
- 2020RestorationFerrari Classiche
Comprehensive four-year nut-and-bolt restoration undertaken by Ferrari Classiche, with special focus on replicating the original Vignale coachwork as closely as possible; nearly every element of the car was addressed.
Commissioned by the current owner; detailed documentation of the work is held on file. Completed in 2024.
- 2024InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche certification completed, confirming the car retains its original matching-numbers engine, gearbox, and rear axle; the Red Book was issued.
Certification followed the conclusion of the four-year restoration.
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