Summary

Stunning 1952 Ferrari 212 Europa, one of just 11 212 coupes built by Pininfarina. Multiple platinum awards, including Best in Class and a perfect 100-point score at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. 170bhp V12 engine with 5-speed manual transmission.

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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.