The Sport Wagon Enthusiast

Before the new Ferrari FF Shooting Break there was only a handful of coach-built Ferrari Wagons: The legendary 250 GTO “Breadvan” and several 456T “Venice” estates. But what about Ferrari-powered wagons? This is where the fun really begins, and where the flawless formula of (Classic car + giant modern engine= WIN) comes into play. The classic here is a 1960 Nash Rambler Wagon. A venerable member of the 50’s wagon generation, the Rambler is an excellent candidate for Ferrari power with its 2-door configuration and rear-wheel drive. Add in a 3.6L V8 from the 360 Modena and this wagon means serious business.

Built by madman Mike Warn (you’ve always got a job at our “institution”), the Ferrambo won Autorama’s 2008 Ridler Award- an award given for impressive creativity and craftsmanship. With top notch engineering, an insanely beautiful interior, and all the proper bits and pieces, the Ferrambo certainly lives up to the award. Like all custom wagons, this devil is truly in the details. Warn and his team mounted the Modena-sourced V8 amidships with a custom roll-cage, ensuring superior handling and creating an ultra-rare mid-engined wagon. The Ferrambo sends 405 Italian stallions to the rear axle (also sourced from the donor 360) via a 6-speed manual with the classic Ferrari shift-gate. The Rambler’s rear windows even crack open 5 degrees to ensure the V8 doesn’t overheat. For superior grip and control, the Ferrambo’s wheels are wrapped in wide Pirelli P Zero rubber, and stopping power comes from the 360’s excellent rotors and calipers. True to its heart, the wagon was then painted in Ferrari Corsa Red and adorned with numerous authentic Ferrari emblems (although the final wagon sadly didn’t get the 360’s stock alloys).