FERRARI EUROPA - Chassis 0321EU Introduced to the public at the
1953 Paris Auto Salon, the 250 Europa was the first road-going
Ferrari identified by the now legendary 250 series nomenclature. It
was also the first true gran turismo Ferrari ever produced, and it
solidified Ferrari's longstanding relationship with Pinin Farina.
Pinin Farina designed their first Ferrari in the early 1950s, but
by the mid 50s, they had truly established the iconic Ferrari look,
as exemplified by the Europa, Boano and Ellena GT series. Design
cues included the long, low hood and a signature oval radiator
opening, traits that by the mid-1950s had secured Principal Ferrari
Design House status for Pinin Farina. Even though these cars were
marketed as expensive, luxurious, and well-finished grand touring
machines, their advanced specifications and sleek lines helped
assure the marque's reputation for performance above all else.
Before the Europa, the famed Italian design house had been
entrusted with far fewer Ferrari designs compared to its
competitors, Vignale, Ghia, and Touring. With its high-waisted,
crisp lines, and large oval grille, the elegant yet sporty 2+2
coupe is now regarded as a Pinin Farina classic and a trendsetting
design for future 250s. The Europa was the only Ferrari 250 to
carry the Aurelio Lampredi-designed V-12, which was originally
designated for racing use and produced over 200 horsepower. Due to
this, the 250 Europa was capable of 135-mph top speeds and 0 to 60
times under 8 seconds. The V-12 engine was coupled to an
all-synchromesh transmission and, in conjunction with the car's
superb handling characteristics, made for an outstanding grand
touring package. In a 12-month period, only 17 Europas were built
by Pinin, 16 of them were coupes. Nearly all examples were exported
to the United States. Notable owners of the Europa included Charlie
Chaplin, Princess de Rthy of Belgium, Prince Bernhard of Holland
and even Enzo Ferrari himself. This Europa offered was finished on
December 17, 1953 and was sold to its first Italian owner in
February of the next year. It is the 9th of only 16 Europa Coupes
that ever left the factory. During the 1950s, it was bought and
sold several times, all among Italian owners, and in the 1960s it
was exported to New York. Since then, it has never left the United
States. Recently, it has been the subject of a full restoration
with paint and interior done by noted marque expert Brian Hoyt of
Perfect Reflections. Hoyt finished the car in its stunning original
color combination of Blu Montagna with beige hides and dark blue
piping. The correct, outside laced Borani wheels are on the car and
are in perfect condition. Overall, this vehicle presents as
virtually new and shows no wear at all. The original 3-liter V-12
and four-speed transmission are no longer with the car and it has
been upgraded to have the 4-liter V-12 from the Ferrari 330 GT,
making it ideal for touring and use on rallies. Expert Ferrari
mechanic, Patrick Ottis, recently rebuilt the 4-liter V-12 and
rebuilt the drum brakes. Currently a five-speed Tremec manual
transmission is fitted, making this Europa even more user friendly
and even better for touring or long trips. A correct Ferrari 250
transmission comes with the car and can be installed by the next
owner if they desire. This is an excellent driving example that is
eligible for events such as the California Mille, Copper State
1000, Colorado Grand and countless others.
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