Ferrari 750 Monza (1954) Editorial Photo

The Ferrari Monza is one of a series of cars built by Ferrari. In the early 1950s. 1954 saw the introduction of a new four-cylinder sports racer, the 750 Monza. Sporting a three-litre version of the 500 Mondial's engine, the Monza was much more powerful, with 260 PS (191 kW) available, but barely heavier at 760 kg (1,675 lb). The new-style body was penned by Pinin Farina and presaged the droop-nose look of the famed 250 GTO, but it was Scaglietti's 750 Monza, with its faired-in headrest suggesting the flowing Testa Rossa that drew attention. Alberto Ascari was killed in the car during an impromptu testing session at Monza in 1955.Mike Hawthorn and Umberto Maglioli piloted their 750 Monza to victory at Monzaon its very first race, giving the car its name.