Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is an exceptional story of give and take: winner (in its first participation) of the first edition of the 24 Hours held after World War II, the Italian manufacturer became a major player in the rebirth of the Le Mans race with nine victories in 1949, 1954, 1958, then between 1960 and 1965.

Dino Berlinetta Speciale, a jewel from the Musée des 24 Heures - This prototype carries the name Dino in tribute to Alfredo Ferrari (1932-1956), called Dino, Enzo's son who passed before his time at the age of 24. Designed by Leonardo Fioravanti and presented by Pininfarina at the Paris Motor Show in 1965, it came not only before the Dino 206 and 246, but also the Ferrari 308, one of the iconic models of the 1970s. On April 19, 1967 the prototype was given to the Musée des 24 Heures by Pininfarina with Enzo Ferrari's blessing. The legendary car was put up for sale by Hervé Poulain (10 participations at the 24 Hours) at the Artcurial auction traditionally held every year at Rétromobile, and sold for 4.4 millions €.

Two 24 Hours of Le Mans winners - Among the cars exhibited to acknowledge Ferrari's 70th anniversary figure the marque's first and last winners at the 24 Hours of Le Mans: the 166 MM from 1949 (victory for Luigi Chinetti-Lord Selsdon) and the 250 LM from 1965 (victory for Masten Gregory-Jochen Rindt).

Ferrari 250 GT "Breadvan," the "Venetian minivan" - One of the most unusual Ferraris could be found at the Peter Auto stand: the 250 GT called "Breadvan." This atypical Ferrari was created thanks to a Venetian arisocrat, Count Giovanni Volpi di Misurata, who in 1961 purchased a 250 GT after having been denied the opportunity to buy a 250 GTO by Enzo Ferrari. The Count then decided to call upon Italian engineer Giotto Bizzarrini who proceeded to make significant modifications to the car's body which culminated in an extremely unique front profile and extended roof, earning it the nickname "Breadvan." After having taken part in two races with the original 250 GT bodywork, the "Breadvan" made its first appearance at the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans under the banner of Count Volpi's Scuderia Serenissima (in reference to the city of Venice). Driven by the Italian Carlo Maria Abate and British driver Colin Davis, it was forced to retire.

Photo: Sold for 4.4 million €, the Dino Berlinetta Speciale from the Musée des 24 Heures on display at Rétromobile atop a special podium with a technical drawing seen here in reflection on the car.