 However, at the 1947 Turin Grand Prix on October 12, the car was able to shine, with French driver Raymond Sommer claiming overall victory in the single 159 S entered.It was sold to the Besana brothers of Milan, and converted into a 166 Spyder Corsa for the 1948 racing season.The car has since an auction in 2004 been owned and raced by Ferrari collector and restorer James Glickenhaus.