1952 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta by Touring
- Engine
- 2.6L V12 Tipo 212, three Weber 36 DCF carburettors, 160 bhp

Chassis 0158 ED is the last Touring-bodied, race-specification Ferrari 212 Export produced by the factory, powered by a 160 bhp, 2,562 cc Tipo 212 V-12. Delivered new in early 1952 to Baron Luigi Chiaramonte Bordonaro, it was actively campaigned across Italian events through 1955, then raced at the 1956 Mille Miglia by its Swiss owner. It subsequently passed through several notable American enthusiasts and collectors, accumulating a distinguished concours record at Pebble Beach, Amelia Island, and FCA events. It retains its original engine, gearbox, and rear axle.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €6,720,000 (≈ $7.39M)
- 1952 → 1955Factory deliveryBaron Luigi Chiaramonte Bordonarofull documentation
Purchased the car shortly after factory completion and a road test in early February 1952. He had previously owned other Ferraris and used this car extensively in Italian motorsport events.
- 1955 →Private saleEdouard Margairuzpartial documentation
Geneva-based owner who registered the car locally and continued to enter it in competition through 1956, including the Mille Miglia.
- 1990 → 1996Acquisition unknownJuan Quintano / Ferrari Espanolapartial documentation
Madrid-based ownership for approximately six years; no competition or show activity noted during this period.
- 1996 →Acquisition unknownCarlos Monteverdepartial documentation
London-based Ferrari collector who held the car for a brief period before it passed on again.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownChris Cordpartial documentation
Beverly Hills, California enthusiast who acquired the car after it was exported from Europe and subsequently sold it onward.
- Date unknownPrivate saleArt Connellpartial documentation
Pebble Beach-based Ferrari collector; the car was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours on his behalf by Robert T. Devlin in 1965 and 1966.
- Date unknownPrivate saleStephen Griswoldpartial documentation
Proprietor of a multi-marque dealership in Berkeley, California; undertook a complete restoration and exhibited and raced the car at several major events before selling it.
- Date unknownPrivate saleHenry Smithpartial documentation
- Date unknownPrivate saleJoseph J. Pendergastpartial documentation
Tampa, Florida owner and active Ferrari Club of America member who presented the car at multiple FCA national and regional gatherings between 1976 and 1978.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownWilliam Jacobs Jr.partial documentation
Joliet, Illinois owner who used the car actively on rallies and at concours events, including multiple Colorado 1000 outings and appearances at Pebble Beach and Amelia Island.
Competition
- 1952Targa FlorioDriver: Baron Luigi Chiaramonte Bordonaro10th overall, 5th in class
Considered a strong result for a privateer entrant.
- 1952-04-01Corsa al Monte Pellegrino Hill ClimbDriver: Baron Luigi Chiaramonte Bordonaro1st overall
- 1953Giro di SiciliaDriver: Baron Luigi Chiaramonte Bordonaro2nd in class, 7th overall
Second outing at this event for the car.
- 1953Targa FlorioDriver: Baron Luigi Chiaramonte Bordonaro16th overall
- 1953Coppa dei TempliDriver: Baron Luigi Chiaramonte Bordonaro1st
- 1953Passo di Rigano-Bellolampo Hill ClimbDriver: Baron Luigi Chiaramonte Bordonaro1st
- 1953Circuito di Reggio di CalabriaDriver: Baron Luigi Chiaramonte Bordonaro3rd
- 1953-09-27VI Coppa Nissena Hill ClimbDriver: Baron Luigi Chiaramonte Bordonaro1st
- 1954-04-01Giro di SiciliaDriver: Baron Luigi Chiaramonte BordonaroDNF
A minor rear-end collision during the event sidelined the car for most of the season.
- 1954-08-01VI Gran Premio PergusaDriver: Baron Luigi Chiaramonte Bordonaro
Final race of the 1954 season, following repairs from the earlier Giro di Sicilia incident.
- 1955Various Italian events — 1955 seasonDriver: Baron Luigi Chiaramonte BordonaroOne 4th in class and three 1st in class finishes
Multiple events contested across the 1955 season before the car was sold.
- 1956Mille MigliaDriver: Edouard MargairuzDNF
Robert Gremaud served as navigator; the car failed to finish despite competitive pace.
- 1965Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Presented by Robert T. Devlin on behalf of owner Art Connell; no award result recorded for this year.
- 1966Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance2nd place
Again shown by Robert T. Devlin on behalf of Art Connell.
- 1973San Francisco Import Show
Displayed alongside contemporary Ferraris to illustrate the marque's evolution over two decades.
- 1973Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance2nd place
Entered by Stephen Griswold following his restoration of the car.
- 1974Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceHans Tanner Trophy
Entered by Stephen Griswold; trophy win represented the car's highest concours honour to that point.
- 1975Monterey Historic Automobile RacesDriver: Stephen Griswold
Second annual running of the event at Laguna Seca; Griswold chose to race rather than attend Pebble Beach that year.
- 1976Ferrari Club of AmericaFCA Regional Meet, Lake Lanier Island
Georgia regional event attended by Pendergast.
- 1977Ferrari Club of AmericaFCA National Meeting, Watkins Glen
- 1977Ferrari Club of AmericaFCA Florida Regional, Daytona and Disney World
Two-venue regional event attended by Pendergast the same year as the Watkins Glen national.
- 1978-06-01Ferrari Club of AmericaFCA National Meeting, Road Atlanta
Third FCA national meeting attendance for the car under Pendergast's stewardship.
- 1998Cavallino Classic
Shown in Palm Beach, Florida while under Carlos Monteverde's ownership or shortly after transfer to the next owner.
- 1998Colorado 1000Driver: William Jacobs Jr.
First of three Colorado 1000 participations by Jacobs.
- 1999Colorado 1000Driver: William Jacobs Jr.
- 2001Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Shown by William Jacobs Jr.
- 2006Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Shown by William Jacobs Jr.
- 2007Colorado 1000Driver: William Jacobs Jr.
Third and final recorded Colorado 1000 entry under Jacobs.
- —Ferrari Club of AmericaFCA 13th Annual National Meeting
Held in St. Louis, Missouri; shown by Joseph J. Pendergast.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1952Modification
The original Tipo 212 rear axle was swapped for a heavier-duty Tipo 340 unit to improve durability.
- 1954Repair
Rear-end damage sustained during the Giro di Sicilia was rectified, returning the car to racing condition in time for the VI Gran Premio Pergusa.
- —Restoration
A comprehensive restoration was carried out by Stephen Griswold prior to the car's concours appearances in 1973 and 1974.
Griswold operated a Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, and Aston Martin dealership in Berkeley, California, and undertook the restoration himself or through his business.
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