The First Ferrari - The Type 125S

The first Ferrari was the Type 125S.  It made its debut in 1947 and was powered by a 1.5 liter V-12 engine.  It won 6 of 14 races that year including the Grand Prix of Rome.

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 The Ferrari 125S came in a Spyder Corsa version and a full-bodied roadster version.  The Roadster version is readily available as a die-cast car.

Here is a Ferrari 125s seting forth into traffic as part of a relay:

Hot Wheels Ferrari F50

My tiny Ferrari Festival continues with this blue Ferrari F50 from Hot Wheels.

 

Hot Wheels Ferrari F50

Hot Wheels Ferrari F50: A Miniature Legend

The Hot Wheels Ferrari F50 is a die-cast gem that captures the essence of Ferrari’s 50th-anniversary supercar. Introduced in 1996 as part of Hot Wheels’ mainline series, this 1:64 scale model replicates the F50’s sleek curves, iconic red paint, and signature prancing horse badge. With detailed headlights, taillights, and a low-slung stance, it’s a favorite for collectors and kids. Special editions, like the 1996 First Edition with 5-spoke wheels and the 2000 Treasure Hunt with Real Rider tires, elevate its appeal. The 2010 Ferrari 5-Pack version added a glossy black variant, while rare releases like the 1997 FAO Schwarz exclusive remain collector’s treasures.
The real Ferrari F50, launched in 1995, celebrated Ferrari’s golden jubilee with a limited run of 349 units. Inspired by Formula 1, it featured a 4.7-liter V12 engine derived from Ferrari’s 1990 F1 car, producing 513 horsepower. This mid-engine beast hit 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds and topped out at 202 mph. Its carbon-fiber chassis and open-top barchetta design offered a raw, driver-focused experience, blending racecar dynamics with road-legal style. The F50’s removable hardtop and minimalist interior made it a purist’s dream, priced at around $480,000 in its day.

Hot Wheels Ferrari California

This Hot Wheels Ferrari California looks great!  One day, when millions and millions of people read this blog and buy some of the diecast models pictured in the ads here, the full-sized edition will look great in my driveway!

 

 

Diecast Ferrari F50

A Goodwill Thrift Store offered this combination of speed, power, and Italian design for only $7.  That's a hefty savings over the regular price of a Ferrari F50.

The Ferrari F50 is powered by a 4.7 liter V-12 engine that develops 512 horsepower.  It gets 7 miles per gallon in the city and 10 miles per gallon the highway.