The Ferrari 335 S was a sports racing car produced by Italian manufacturer Ferrari in 1957. The car was a direct response to the Maserati 450S which with its 4.5-litre engine was threatening to overpower the 3.8-litre 315 S and 3.5-litre 290 MM. Four cars were produced in total.
Ferrari 335 S
Ferrari 335 S #0764
The Maserati 450S is a racing car made by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati for participating in FIA's endurance World Sportscar Championship racing. A total of nine were made.
1957 Maserati 450S at Palm Springs 2010
The 4.5 litre V8 engine of the 450S was the largest racing engine developed by Maserati
Carroll Shelby standing next to a Maserati 450S that he raced in 1957
A 450S was converted to a coupe designed by Frank Costin with the body built by Zagato