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1954 Ferrari 250 Europa PF Coupe
Coachwork by Pinin Farina
Type 103
Chassis 0341 EU
Engine 0341 EU
2963cc Lampredi 60° single overhead camshaft V12
200bhp at 6000rpm
Three twin choke Weber 36 DCZ downdraught carburetors
4-speed fully synchromesh manual gearbox
Wheelbase: 2800mm
Chassis: Elliptical-section steel tubes
Front Suspension: Independent, double wishbones, transverse lower leaf spring
Rear Suspension: Live axle, longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs
Brakes: Hydraulic drums
Ferrari - The Beginning of Series Production
After 6 years of primarily being a specialist race-car builder, Ferrari began a concerted effort at building a series production Grand Touring car. Based upon the successful 250S and 250MM, the 250 series incorporated far greater uniformity in bodywork and interiors than had been seen previously in Ferrari's brief production history. From Farina's timeless lines evolved the company's most successful early line of vehicles, a procession of variants over a decade from 1953 to 1964, culminating in the 62-64 250 GTO.
There were two distinct versions of that first model, a first series of 20 cars being known simply as 250 Europa's, the second series of 44 cars being designated 250 GT Europa's. While both appeared outwardly similar, there were two important differences. A 2800mm wheelbase chassis and 3-litre single overhead camshaft engine based upon the Lampredi designed Formula One V12 were used for the first series cars, the subsequent Europa GT's employing a 2600mm wheelbase frame and using a 3-litre Colombo V12.
Inside, Ferrari began to provide more standardized interior appointments. The 250 Europa was a Gran Tourisimo, and as such was designed for fast road touring rather than as a weekend racer. The seats were comfortably padded and greater attention was paid to noise insulation than had been the case with most earlier Ferraris. While never opulent, the general ambience was much more luxurious than that of the Export or Mille Miglia 250s.
The 250 Europa was the first major collaboration between Battista "Pinin" Farina and Enzo Ferrrari. The two great firms began what became a very special relationship. The clean, simple, gently rounded profile of the 250 Europa was universally well received in its time. It was a superb initial rendering that remained surprisingly unchanged throughout its many subsequent evolutions. Standing the test of time, the 1954 Ferrari 250 Europa PF Coupe is an eloquent automotive design statement.
This Car
A veritable who's who of notable Ferrari collector's have owned and cared for 0341EU during its half century lifetime. Both Henry Fitzgerald, co-author of the definitive "Ferrari, the Sports and Gran Turismo Cars" and the late Henry Haga, leader of GM Design Center's Chevrolet Studio in the creation of the Camaro were among 0341EU's few owners. Its current yellow livery is particularly apt given that Jacques Swaters at least once raced the car under Belgium's Garage Francorchamps' banner.
With some 15,000 miles on this matching number example, the recent exquisite repaint in period Yellow and immaculate Bridge of Weir Green leather interior suit the car well. Factory added gauges (this being an early idiot light car) complete the spartan, but comfortable interior. The beautiful Lampredi V12 sports a very special and rare large distributor. Caring stewardship in its chain of ownership has kept this a damage and rust free example of what is best described as a Classical Ferrrari.
20 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupes were created during the brief 12 month production run. 0341EU is the 11th of 15 Pinin Farina Coupes, and one of perhaps 6 or 7 with the 3 window treatment (1 Farina Convertible, and 4 Vignale Coupes finished out the series).
Matching Numbers
Low Mileage
Documented Provenance
Pinin Farina Coachwork and Design
One of the earliest examples of the first production series Ferraris
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