Made from 1951 to 1953, just 78 examples of the 212 Inter were manufactured; 26 of the final 29 cars received the EU chassis designation as Europas. The 1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupe offered (estimated cost of $1.3 million to $1.6 million) here was the third of 11 such coupes built by Pinin Farina and the 15th from final car built on the 212 platform.
This Ferrari 212 Europa was completed in late 1952 and was used by the company for exhibition, including the Turin Motor Show in 1953. The 212 was reportedly the first Ferrari to have scored 100 points at the Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance and had been the recipient of numerous FCA awards, made multiple appearances at the Cavallino Classic and featured in Prancing Horse, Cavallino as well as Forza.
Following its display, the car was sold had come into the possession of a private owner, Paris resident Pierre Guilherme. Under the hood, the fully restored 212 includes a 170 bhp, SOHC V12 engine with five-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension, live rear axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs and parallel trailing arms, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes and wheelbase of 102.4-inch.
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