Vehicle Description
Stunning 1952 Ferrari 212 Europa. One of just 11 212 coupes built
by Pininfarina. Ferrari's official show car at the Turin Motor Show
in April 1953. The elegance and grace of early coach-built Ferraris
are often sequestered to museums or hidden from the public in
private collections. It is rare to find an early car that has been
both beautifully restored and universally adored by experts and
enthusiasts in public showings and numerous featured publications.
Such is the case with this unique and stunning Ferrari. In October
1952, Ferrari initiated a gradual transition from the earlier
series 212 platform, developing the first of the Europa series
(designated by the EU serial number). The first of these cars
debuted as the Inter Cabriolet with coachwork by Pinin Farina
(chassis number 0235 EU). The new GT car was well-received in part
due to the increased wheelbase and improved chassis dynamics. Just
78 examples of the 212 Inter were produced between 1951 and 1953,
with 26 of the final 29 cars receiving the EU chassis designation
as Europas. These cars were powered by the 170bhp, 2562cc SOHC V12
engine with three Weber 36 DCF carburetors. Power fed through a
5-speed manual gearbox, featuring independent front suspension with
unequal-length A-arms and coil springs, live rear axle with
semi-elliptical leaf springs and parallel trailing arms, with
4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. Each of these rare cars were
masterfully hand-built, often tailored to a specific customer. This
stunning late-production 212 was the third of 11 coupes built by
Pininfarina. Records indicate it was the 15th from final car built
on the 212 platform, having been constructed one car prior to
chassis #0265, the prototype 250 Europa, making this car remarkably
close to full "Europa" specifications. The most notable of these
Europa features include the distinctive front-end design, which it
shares with the 250 Europa. Completed in late 1952, this car was
used by the factory for exhibition, including the Turin Motor Show
in April 1953. Personally owned and fastidiously restored by
Ferrari legend Wayne Obry, Motion Products. Multiple class wins and
platinum awards, including Best in Show at Cavallino Classic, Best
in Class at the International Ferrari Concours Monterey, Best in
Class and a perfect 100-point score at Pebble Beach Concours.
Subject of numerous publication features, including 1994 Prancing
Horse magazine, Allan Boe; 1997 Cavallino #102, profiled by
historian Marc Sonnery; "The Road Cars" by Antoine Prunet; Ferrari
Pininfarina by Style Auto; Ferrari & Pininfarina by Gianni Roglatti
and December 2015 Forza magazine. Eligible for entry to multiple
concours and tour events worldwide, including Mille Miglia,
California Mille, Colorado Grand and Villa D'Este. Comes with
original books, tools and jack.
