Morning Qualifying – Rally Ferrari edition
Raffael Pinto's Ferrari 308 GTB-4 at the 1978 San Remo Rally
Some things make so little sense that they end up making perfect sense. Such is the case when Ferraris are rallied. The perception is that Ferraris are too precious to drive at the limit on gravel strewn mountain roads. They’re better suited for a race circuit (as though that would make them safer!) or pampered in a garage (which is just wrong!). Rallying might get a Ferrari dirty.
Frankly, getting a Ferrari dirty is for the best. Real race cars have grime on ‘em! So, enjoy these Prancing Horses being rode hard, and put away wet. Just like Enzo would have wanted it!
The Pianta-Lippi Ferrari 275 GTB at the 1966 Monte Carlo Rally
The Gerard-Spinedi Ferrari 250 GT SWB at the 1963 Rallye Lyon-Charbonniers
Jean-Claude Andruet's 308 GTB at the 1982 Tour de Corse.
The Vignale bodied Ferrari 166 of Bianchi and Herzet at the 1953 Coupe des Alpes.
Karl Richardson's Ferrari 250 GTO at the 1965 Mont Ventoux Hill Climb; Photo by Jean Sejnost
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I used to have a Matchbox car of Jean-Claude Andruet's 308 GTB.
My feelings for these make sense, considering the years of lust for this:
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Even other cars are shocked to see a Ferrari rallyed!
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