Description
1980s Ferrari Cavallino Rampante alloy sculptures.
DIMENSION:
3 feet / 36? / 91. 5 cm tall and approx 8 kgs
Large Aluminum Ferrari Cavallino Rampante Prancing Horse Sign Showroom Dino
Crafted from Heavy solid aluminium with a sandblasted satin finish.
Ideal for any showroom or garage.
Similar items are found adorning the gates of the factories in Maranello, IT.
Whether you're a Ferrari aficionado or an enthusiast of automobilia, this Ferrari sign would make an excellent addition to your garage or collection. The ?relief? sculpture is in superb condition, and would be a striking piece of wall art for any Ferrari fan. It would also be an interesting item to hang alongside a collection of the marque?s road or race cars, or to exhibit within an independent Ferrari specialist or restorer.
DESCRIPTION
These are the Prancing Horse sculptures used to adorn the Ferrari Factory in the 1980s and 1990s, prior to being switched for the more modern plexiglass illuminated signs and chrome horses.
Some limited copies in the 1980s & 1990s which were meant to be distributed through dealers for special clients or their showrooms, and some were offered in the former Ferrari Idea catalogs.
These are a true piece of history and art. Each was made using alloy fusion. If you have visited Maranello, you will seen the very same version on the outside of the old Cavallino Ristorante, and the larger one hanging inside at the back. There is also a standard sized one inside the famous Montana restaurant as showing here on the wall of fame.
Choose either Ferrari dealer sign for the ultimate garage wall display to hang over your 250 GT SWB, 246 GTS Dino, 365 GTB/ 4 Daytona, 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo, LaFerrari, or SP3 Daytona!
DIMENSION:
3 feet / 36? / 91. 5 cm tall and approx 8 kgs
STORY
As an internationally recognizable symbol, this iconic prancing horse (Cavallino Rampante) is said to have been first seen as a symbol on the Italian fighter plane flown by Francesco Baracca during World War One. Historians note that Baracca was killed in 1918 when his Spad VII was shot down by a rival Austrian aircraft. Soon after, Enzo Ferrari supposedly met the parents of Baracca at a local racing event in which they suggested putting the Cavallino symbol on his racecars for good luck. The story goes on that Enzo Ferrari eventually created his own version of this logo which is seen on the cars produced then and in the present day.
