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Story by Roberto Motta
Put together in just three months by a team headed by Mauro Forghieri, the 512 is one of most iconic cars ever built by the Maranello factory. The Ferrari 512 is one of the cars that represent the last mystical period of high level motor racing that was filled with danger, heroism and an almost sexual attraction. Yet it posted only one major win in its career.
Howden Ganley welcomes Piero Ferrari as an honorary member of the Grand Prix Drivers Club in the Cavallino Restaurant opposite the original factory gates. John Surtees is in the foreground.
By Graham Gauld
In some ways I always dread the month of May as I usually have something going on, not only every weekend but in four different countries! As a result this is written in haste before heading off for Scotland and the Ecurie Ecosse Tour.
Ten days ago it all started with the Annual General Meeting of the Grand Prix Drivers Club which this year was held in Maranello on the invitation of Ferrari, and resulted in a good turnout of members including not only what we would call normal Ferrari drivers but including one World Champion, John Surtees. Piero Ferrari, vice-President of Ferrari was made an Honorary Member of the Club by Club President Howden Ganley and was seated beside John Surtees. [Read more…] about Gauld at Maranello and Monaco