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£1,017,500
1953 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupé by Pinin Farina
United Kingdom • 5 Sept 2018
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This 1953 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupé by Pinin Farina, chassis no. 0279 EU, is a rare left-hand-drive example with exquisite coachwork and a recent concours restoration by Epifani Restorations. It features the desirable late-production specifications, including three competition-style Weber 36 DCF3 carburettors, and has Ferrari Classiche certification, retaining its original engine, gearbox, and bodywork.
Originally finished in Azzurro with a pale grey roof and Marrone leather interior, it was featured in period Ferrari factory literature and has a well-documented history, including an appearance at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1961. Accompanied by an owner’s manual, factory brochure, and tool kit, this Europa sold for £1,017,500 GBP.
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The vehicle underwent a complete nut-and-bolt restoration by marque specialists Epifani Restorations, with the original engine, gearbox, and bodywork refinished to their original condition. The car also obtained Ferrari Classiche certification, attesting to its level of originality and the retention of its original components.
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Transmission:
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Chassis No:
0279 EU
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RHD/LHD:
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In October 1952, Ferrari began a gradual transition away from the 212-based platform with the debut of an Inter Cabriolet by Pinin Farina, chassis no.
0235 EU.
This was the first appearance of the EU suffix, signifying ‘Europa’ and indicating a new range of continental-positioned GT cars.
The well-appointed 212 Inter had always featured a longer 2,600-mm chassis, in comparison to the racing 212 Export; these dimensions were exaggerated even further on the 2,800-mm chassis that would soon arrive on the forthcoming 250 Europa.
Just 78 examples of the 212 Inter were produced between 1951 and 1953; 26 of the final 29 cars received the EU chassis designation as Europas, and only four of these were constructed as left-hand-drive examples.
Chassis no.
0279EU, offered here, features the most desirable late-production specifications, including three competition-style Weber 36 DCF3 carburettors, good for an additional 40 hp over earlier models.
The beautiful coupé body was produced by Pin...
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£771,356
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