Ferrari that was never formally given a name is the center of a big red mystery
- This unnamed Ferrari has been in a garage for over 40 years
- No one knows what it is exactly
- Even the owner has no idea about its origins
Published on Oct 20, 2024 at 1:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Oct 18, 2024 at 4:16 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This unnamed Ferrari race car is shrouded in mystery as no one knows if it is real or not.
This particular racing car has gone on to become the stuff of legend due to the mystery around it.
The unnamed car also has a gigantic Ferrari badge on the hood despite not having a name.
Even the owner of the car isn’t sure what they’re driving.
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Unnamed Ferrari race car
The unnamed Ferrari race car was recently bought by classic car enthusiast, Dennis Collins.
However, don’t let the Ferrari badge fool you as the car was built in Maranello and its true origins are still unknown.
The original owner of the car bought it in 1970 and even he was oblivious to its origins.
He drove the car until 1982 after which he stored it in his garage where it’s been sitting for over 40 years.
While many fake Ferraris and replicas are hard to differentiate from the original, this car doesn’t even belong in that category.
This bare-bones race car seems more like an amalgamation of different sports cars from the era.
What is it exactly?
Unfortunately, the car itself doesn’t offer any hints other than the front fascia resembling a 1950s Ferrari race car.
The sides and the doors on the unnamed Ferrari are also reminiscent of early Maserati race cars.
The inside of the race car is even more confusing.
It is powered by a 327-cubic-inch 5.4-liter V8 engine.
However, the chassis is similar to that of the AC Shelby Cobra, which is said to be the ‘world’s scariest’ muscle car.
Fortunately, Collins was able to find a serial number that says 1185.
Judging from that, the four-digit number might be a match for an OSCA frame or an AC Ace chassis made in the late 1950s.
What do you think?
Is it a custom sports car that was put together using various other vehicles or is it a re-bodied AC Ace or an OSCA race car?
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
