Rare 1956 Ferrari 500 TR Scaglietti Spider (w/ startup)

A very rare yellow 1956 Ferrari 500 TR Scaglietti Spider starting up and driving into a transporter after the 2017 Concorso Ferrari in Old Town Pasadena. The 500 TR (Testa Rossa) was the first Ferrari to use the Testa Rossa name, referring to its red painted cylinder heads. It was among a series of Ferrari race cars in the 1950s powered by four-cylinder engines designed by Aurelio Lampredi. This example is one of less than 20 500 TRs built in 1956, all of which were bodied by Scaglietti.

One of the most controversial issues regarding Ferrari's new 849 Testarossa is its use of a legendary nameplate. Most car enthusiasts hear the name "Testarossa" and instantly think of the wedge-shaped '80s-'90s icon. Or if you're more into racing and classics, you may think of the famous 250 Testa Rossa, now one of the most sought-after cars in the world. But what most people often forget is that the Testa Rossa name was actually first used on another '50s race car that preceded the 250, a car that had, gasp, only four cylinders! Of course, Ferrari, being Ferrari, only dabbled with four-cylinder cars for a few years before concluding that V12s would make the world a better place. Sure, this car may lack the powerplant that would make it as coveted as its 12-cylinder successors. But I think it's safe to assume that in a car of its size and weight, a smaller engine would offer unique driving characteristics with more nimble handling, perhaps not unlike that of a small British sports car. Plus, it must be fun answering endless questions from people ranging from those who think it's a 250 Testa Rossa to those who think it's a replica!

Do you think this rare four-cylinder Ferrari race car deserves as much recognition as the better-known V12 models? Leave a comment on YouTube and let me know!