1952 Ferrari 340/342 Drophead King Leopold

Serial Number: 0234AL Frame Number: 0234AL Engine Number: 0234AL Price: $500,000. U.S. Location: Northeastern US

Description Built by Ferrari for King Leopold of Belgium using a type 375/F1 4.5 litre Lampredi "big block" engine. This is the second of six type 342's and actually carries the designation type 340/342. The car is remarkably complete and unrestored. The car has been in storage for 30 years and is need of a sympathetic restoration and mechanical rebuild. The engine has been turned over frequently by the owner and turns freely. The car has an auxiliary fuel tank as fitted by King Leopond due to the scarcity of gas stations in Belgium at the time. The bodywork has some rust bubbling through the paintwork and some rust damage is visible around the wheel arches. The leather interior is faded and worn but with no significant damage. The instruments are complete and original. The interior possess rear fold-down jump seats. The car also still carries the original tool set.

History

Engine

• Lampredi Type 375/F1 60 degree V212 1951(late) specification
• Bore/Stroke 88mm. x 75mm.
• Displacement 4.49l.
• Peak PRM 7500
• Compression Ration 12:1
• Bhp 380
• roller rockers, polished rods

Gearbox

• Ferrari 4 speed

Final Drive

• Ferrari live axle

Body

• Pinin Farina coachbuilt steel

Chassis

• Ladder frame, oval tube based on lengthened type 375MM
• Front Suspension: double a-arm transverse leaf spring
• Rear Suspension: leaf sprung live axle
• Brakes: drum all around
• Wheels: Borrani 72 spoke