2023 |
Pebble Beach Auctions 20231953 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupe
Coachwork by Vignale
SOLD $1,985,000
Estimate
$2,000,000 - $2,500,000
Chassis
0287 EU
Engine
0287 EU
Car Highlights
Late-Production 212 Europa with Michelotti-Designed Vignale Coachwork
Delivered New to American Financier and Aviation Pioneer Thomas D. Neelands Jr.
Formerly Owned by Noted Collectors Including Sid Colberg and Edgar Schermerhorn
Exquisite Restoration Overseen by the Renowned Quality Cars of Vigonza, Italy
Retains Original Chassis, Body, and Engine per Factory Records
Offered with Massini Report, Restoration Records, and Tool Roll
Technical Specs
2,563 CC SOHC 60º V-12 Engine
Three Weber 36 DCF3 Carburetors
170 BHP at 6,500 RPM
5-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front Independent Coil-Spring Suspension
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Saleroom Addendum
Please note that according to additional research by Marcel Massini, it was a similar Vignale-bodied 375 America, not the vehicle presented here, 0287 EU, that was photographed at Sebring in 1955 as depicted in the published catalogue.
