Car Highlights

The First of Only Seven Ferrari 342 Americas Built Between 1951 and 1953

One of Only 36 Ferraris – and the Sole 342 America Bodied by Carrozzeria Ghia

Displayed at the Paris and London Motor Shows in October 1951

First Owned by British Industrialist David Brown, Owner of Aston Martin Lagonda

An Ideal Project Ferrari: Never Before Restored, Exhibited, or Offered for Public Sale

Documented by Ferrari Historian Marcel Massini

Technical Specs

4,101 CC Tipo 342 SOHC V-12 Engine

Three Weber 40 DCF Carburetors

200 BHP at 5,000 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox with Synchromesh

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Front Independent Suspension with Transverse Leaf Spring and Houdaille Shock Absorbers

Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Houdaille Shock Absorbers