The Courier of Enzo Ferrari

The 1950s and 1960s are known as an era that witnessed a boom of race car transporters, which are being re-discovered today and held in a high regard. The two similar-looking transporters of the Scuderia Ferrari and Maserati might well be the most famous and technically most mature transporters of those days. They were mounted on Fiat-bus chassis of the type 642 RN2. With an open body work designed by Bartoletti, the resultant transporter was good for hauling three race cars.

Back in those days, it took a transporter to haul race cars to the race track from time to time. But transporters were not limited to hauling a precious freight only. They had quite a few other functions, too. In each of the transporters, a small but complete inspection bay was set up. It was also used as the crew quarters.

This was where the head-quarters were located, in addition to providing a crew space and a sleeping berth during the hectic race weekends.

Model Description:
Hand-assembled, all-metal precision model composed of 2.877 single parts
Capable of carrying up to three 1:18 scale Ferrari race cars
Authentically-scaled driving cab, bodywork, and auto hoist, all replicated after the current appearance of the vehicle
Highly-detailed and functional auto hoist with metal rails of a diamond pattern
Guide rails that are shelved sidewise with toggle screws when not in use as a ramp
Perfectly-designed rope mechanism with guidance rollers, which allows the car hoist to be moved up and down manually
Detail-exact 6-cylinder diesel in-line-engine with all aggregates and an engine cover that can open
Authentically-replicated metal frame with I-beams and a flanged hitch
Precisely-recreated drive train composed of the engine – gear box – rear axle and rotary drive shafts
Frame and underbody lined with air-pressure brake pipe system, hydraulic pipes and cabling
Spare wheel removable from an operable hatch that has a functional clamping yoke
Authentic replication of the front and rear axles with metal leaf springs
Exquisitely-replicated front and rear wheels with authentic Trilex rims and twin tires on the rear wheels
Multiple covers, which open on finely-built hinges to grant access to the battery, storage space, and both fuel tanks
Movable drawer, which provides storage space for the six stop-blocks that serve to hold race cars in place on the two loading decks
Hatch door with a functional interlocking mechanism
Brilliant radiator grill, built from polished, separately-mounted metal bars
Hinged front cover with Fiat logo over the radiator filler neck that has a movable cap
Inspection bay with integrated shelves for spare parts
Adjustable exterior mirrors
Realistic-looking cab interior with genuine leather seats in the front and back sections
Faithfully-replicated dashboard with all instruments and controls
Adjustable sun visor