When it comes to Ferraris, this one is about as rare as it gets, this is the 1 of 43, 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT by Pinin Farina, which is considered to be part of the Ferrari 250 series of cars which were developed across multiple variations from 1952 until 1964. The 250 series cars were some of the Ferrari companies most successful early production models, both for the road and for racing. The 250 cars are known for their use of Colombo V12 engines which were designed by Italian automobile engine designer, Gioachino Colombo. The 250 Europa GT was the result of Enzo Ferrari capitalizing on his success racing V12-powered competition cars. Because of this success, demand for road-going versions of these cars became increasingly strong, and at the 1954 Paris Motor Show, the 250 Europa GT was revealed for the first ever time. In order to cater to customers urge to drive Ferrari V12 cars on the road, Ferrari's first true Gran Turismo, and first true practical road car, the 250 Europa was introduced during the Paris Motor Show one year earlier in 1953. A total of 22 examples of the 250 Europa were developed, and the 250 Europa GT which followed in 1954 became the first ever Ferrari to use the ‘Gran Turismo’ name. The Europa GT was also the first to have a ‘GT’ suffix within the chassis number instead of an ‘EU’. The 250 Europa GT was viewed as both a second series of the 250 Europa, which is why it’s sometimes referred to as the ‘Europa 2’, and also as a road-legal version of the 250 MM race car. Most of the 250 Europa GT examples were bodied by Italian car design firm and coachbuilder, Pinin Farina, however a small number of examples received body styling provided by Italian automobile coachbuilder, Carrozzeria Alfredo Vignale. Two body variants of the Europa GT were offered consisting of either a three-window, two-door coupé with a panoramic rear window, or another option of having an additional rear side window.
How many made? Believed to be 1 of 43 built
Engine: 220bhp 2,953cc SOHC All-alloy V12
Debut: 1954 Paris motor show
Top Speed: approximately 135mph
0-60mph: approximately 7 seconds
Photo Credit: @pierce_r21
Research: @rarecarsonly