Unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show that year, the 212 was an evolution of the 166 — a sports car for the road that could also win international races.

[2] The chassis was similar to the 125 with a suspension featuring double wishbones in front and live axle in back.

The latter was an important move for the company, as Farina was already well-known and adding his styling skills would be a tremendous boost for Maranello.

The British magazine Autocar got hold of what they described as the first production model Ferrari 212 in 1950, which outperformed any car that they had previously tested.

[7] Another 212 Inter, chassis number 0253EU,[8] also received the 2.7 liter three-carburetor V12, and was bodied as the last Barchetta by Carrozzeria Touring in their Superleggera construction method.