Retiring Soon Archives | Exoto https://www.exoto.com/shop/retiring-soon/ Thu, 01 May 2025 21:34:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.exoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-exoto-flag-favicon-color-512x512-1-32x32.png Retiring Soon Archives | Exoto https://www.exoto.com/shop/retiring-soon/ 32 32 243807124 Third, 1961 Grand Prix of Belgium | Richie Ginther | Finish Line Plus https://www.exoto.com/product/1-18/grand-prix-classics/1961-exoto-tipo-156-f1-sharknose/gpc97203c-third-1961-grand-prix-of-belgium-richie-ginther-finish-line-plus/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:21:00 +0000 https://exoto2024.intelliga.com/?post_type=product&p=1763 The 1961 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps was a defining race for Scuderia Ferrari, with the team sweeping the podium. Phil Hill took the win in dominant fashion, but Richie Ginther’s performance in third place stood out as a testament to his resilience and skill. Driving the Ferrari 156 “Sharknose,” Ginther had a challenging start […]

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]]> The 1961 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps was a defining race for Scuderia Ferrari, with the team sweeping the podium. Phil Hill took the win in dominant fashion, but Richie Ginther’s performance in third place stood out as a testament to his resilience and skill. Driving the Ferrari 156 “Sharknose,” Ginther had a challenging start but quickly worked his way through the field, battling with strong competitors like Stirling Moss in the Lotus and Graham Hill in the BRM. His consistent pace and composure under pressure allowed him to stay ahead of his rivals, securing a well-deserved third place.

Although he wasn’t in direct contention for the win, Ginther’s performance played a crucial role in Ferrari’s overall success, helping the team lock out the top three spots with Hill and Wolfgang von Trips taking the first and second positions, respectively. The Ferrari 156’s superior handling and V6 engine were key to Ginther’s strong finish, and his drive further solidified Ferrari’s dominance in the 1961 season.

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]]> 1763 Second, 1961 Grand Prix of Belgium | Wolfgang von Trips | Finish Line Plus https://www.exoto.com/product/1-18/grand-prix-classics/1961-exoto-tipo-156-f1-sharknose/gpc97203bflp-second-1961-grand-prix-of-belgium-wolfgang-von-trips-finish-line-plus/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:08:00 +0000 https://exoto2024.intelliga.com/?post_type=product&p=1758 The 1961 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps was a stellar display of Scuderia Ferrari’s strength, culminating in a clean sweep of the podium. Though Phil Hill crossed the line first in his Ferrari 156 “Sharknose”, the race was not without excitement further down the field. Wolfgang von Trips, finishing second, delivered a determined performance, engaging […]

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]]> The 1961 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps was a stellar display of Scuderia Ferrari’s strength, culminating in a clean sweep of the podium. Though Phil Hill crossed the line first in his Ferrari 156 “Sharknose”, the race was not without excitement further down the field. Wolfgang von Trips, finishing second, delivered a determined performance, engaging in a series of on-track battles that showcased his skill and composure under pressure. Early in the race, von Trips had to fend off strong challenges from Stirling Moss in the Lotus and Graham Hill in the BRM, both of whom tested his ability to maintain position on the high-speed straights and navigate Spa’s treacherous corners.

Once von Trips consolidated his position, he set his sights on supporting teammate Phil Hill while holding off Richie Ginther, who ran consistently behind him in third. Von Trips’ ability to handle these challenges with precision ensured that Ferrari maintained control of the race, ultimately locking out the podium with Ginther completing the 1-2-3 finish. The Ferrari 156’s aerodynamic efficiency and V6 powerplant gave von Trips a crucial edge, but it was his strategic, measured drive that helped Ferrari dominate at Spa. The race underscored Ferrari’s technical and tactical superiority in 1961 and solidified von Trips as a key player in the team’s success.

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]]> 1758 Second, 1961 Grand Prix of Belgium | Wolfgang von Trips https://www.exoto.com/product/1-18/grand-prix-classics/1961-exoto-tipo-156-f1-sharknose/gpc97203b-second-1961-grand-prix-of-belgium-wolfgang-von-trips/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:50:15 +0000 https://exoto2024.intelliga.com/?post_type=product&p=1752 The 1961 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps was a stellar display of Scuderia Ferrari’s strength, culminating in a clean sweep of the podium. Though Phil Hill crossed the line first in his Ferrari 156 “Sharknose”, the race was not without excitement further down the field. Wolfgang von Trips, finishing second, delivered a determined performance, engaging […]

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]]> The 1961 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps was a stellar display of Scuderia Ferrari’s strength, culminating in a clean sweep of the podium. Though Phil Hill crossed the line first in his Ferrari 156 “Sharknose”, the race was not without excitement further down the field. Wolfgang von Trips, finishing second, delivered a determined performance, engaging in a series of on-track battles that showcased his skill and composure under pressure. Early in the race, von Trips had to fend off strong challenges from Stirling Moss in the Lotus and Graham Hill in the BRM, both of whom tested his ability to maintain position on the high-speed straights and navigate Spa’s treacherous corners.

Once von Trips consolidated his position, he set his sights on supporting teammate Phil Hill while holding off Richie Ginther, who ran consistently behind him in third. Von Trips’ ability to handle these challenges with precision ensured that Ferrari maintained control of the race, ultimately locking out the podium with Ginther completing the 1-2-3 finish. The Ferrari 156’s aerodynamic efficiency and V6 powerplant gave von Trips a crucial edge, but it was his strategic, measured drive that helped Ferrari dominate at Spa. The race underscored Ferrari’s technical and tactical superiority in 1961 and solidified von Trips as a key player in the team’s success.

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]]> 1752 Third, 1961 Grand Prix of Belgium | Richie Ginther https://www.exoto.com/product/1-18/grand-prix-classics/1961-exoto-tipo-156-f1-sharknose/gpc97203c-third-1961-grand-prix-of-belgium-richie-ginther/ Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:08:01 +0000 https://exoto2024.intelliga.com/?post_type=product&p=1759 The 1961 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps was a defining race for Scuderia Ferrari, with the team sweeping the podium. Phil Hill took the win in dominant fashion, but Richie Ginther’s performance in third place stood out as a testament to his resilience and skill. Driving the Ferrari 156 “Sharknose,” Ginther had a challenging start […]

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]]> The 1961 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps was a defining race for Scuderia Ferrari, with the team sweeping the podium. Phil Hill took the win in dominant fashion, but Richie Ginther’s performance in third place stood out as a testament to his resilience and skill. Driving the Ferrari 156 “Sharknose,” Ginther had a challenging start but quickly worked his way through the field, battling with strong competitors like Stirling Moss in the Lotus and Graham Hill in the BRM. His consistent pace and composure under pressure allowed him to stay ahead of his rivals, securing a well-deserved third place.

Although he wasn’t in direct contention for the win, Ginther’s performance played a crucial role in Ferrari’s overall success, helping the team lock out the top three spots with Hill and Wolfgang von Trips taking the first and second positions, respectively. The Ferrari 156’s superior handling and V6 engine were key to Ginther’s strong finish, and his drive further solidified Ferrari’s dominance in the 1961 season.

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