Vehicle Description
Collectible Motorcar of Atlanta prides itself with unique offerings
to the collectible car market and today we're offering this
super-rare 1957 Devin Ermini limited edition sports-racer. Pasquale
Ermini, a former race car driver and pre-war racing mechanic,
specialized largely in the 1100cc national class under a Scaglietti
design-bodied competition car. Enzo Ferrari and Pasquale Ermini
knew each other but the relations were just cold. They were quite
different- the first industry-minded whilst the other a good
artisan, but both aimed to be winners. Aware of the success of
Ermini's twin cam engine, Ferrari was a little upset when rumors
circulated about a new 2-liter version from Ermini. So, one can
imagine what happened when Ferrari discovered that Scaglietti was
making the bodies for Ermini. There was a great argument between
the two, Ferrari threatened Scaglietti, and said that he would move
to another coachbuilder unless he immediately ceased the production
of the Ermini bodies. From 1946 to his death, Ermini built 39 cars,
most of them 1100 cc with aluminum bodied sport models and a couple
of coupe bodies. The original Ermini car was released at 1955 Mille
Miglia. This charming competition car is typical of the great
upsurge of small independent Italian racing car constructors, whose
products populated the circuits and hill climbs of Italy in the
years immediately after WW2.
The pedigreed Devin Ermini we have here comes with a race history.
It was owned by The Vintage Drivers Club of America (VDCA) longtime
supporter Robert Bowers, a participant in the first race at VIR in
August of 1957 (a ton of receipts stating his ownership comes with
the car). Though the car served race duty, it is in great
condition. The Ermini is boasting the aluminum body in bright Red
over a Gilco steel tubular frame, original instruments,
ancillaries, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and Tan leather seats
with racing seat belts. The Ermini is powered by a peppy Alfa Romeo
engine backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. The car is
completely streetable, as it is equipped with lights/ turn signals.
This super-rare Italian classic would make an incredible addition
to any prestigious collection or adorn the roadway at Put-in-Bay,
The Sebring SpeedTour, The Vallelunga Classic, or the historic
Mille Miglia car race. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a
unique Italian classic. Inquire today.
