1953 Ferrari 212 Inter Pinin Farina Coupe HD
This famous 212 Inter coupe was sold first to Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, husband of Queen Juliana. In WWII, he served valiantly as a Wing Commander in the RAF, fighting with honor in the Allied defeat of Nazi Germany, and gaining world-wide respect for it. The Prince was an early and fervent fan of Ferrari, owning numerous models. As a Royal, as well as a good friend of Enzo, he got very special treatment from the factory. He was among the very first leaders of state and industry for which Ferrari would take custom orders. This 212 is the first fruit of the new collaboration between Ferrari and Battista, “Pinin” Farina, giving it even more historic significance to go with its royal provenance. There will not be another Ferrari with these credentials when it glides onto the Concours lawn.
About Ferrari 212 Inter
See also the 212 Export sports racer The Ferrari 212 Inter replaced Ferrari's successful 166 and 195 Inter grand tourers in 1951. Unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show that year, the 212 was an evolution of the 166 — a sports car for the road that could also win international races. In 1951, two 212 Inters, both Vignale coupés, driven by Taruffi/Chinetti and Ascari/Villoresi, scored 1–2 victory at Carrera Panamericana in Mexico. The chassis was similar to the 125 with a suspension featuring doubl...
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