One study design the most unique out of Pininfarina studio in the 1980s, the Ferrari Pinin, goes to the auction block. Designed to celebrate the anniversary of the 50th anniversary of Pininfarina and the name of the company founder, Battista "Pinin" Farina, the first ever Ferrari sedan made its world premiere at the 1980 Turin Motor Show in Italy.
Designing a low, strong looking sedan was the work of Diego Ottino under the Leonardo Fioravanti, the man responsible for the models Dino, Daytona, P5 and the other Ferrari models.
The futuristic design continues inside the minimalist look for the dashboard and instrument panel. Connolly brown saddle leather wraps for most surfaces, but Pininfarina car to install a series of electronic control of all the comfort features.
Although the concept was well received by the public, never been in production Ferrari Pinin. However, the elements of style as the high waistline can be found in new models like the Peugeot 405, designed by Pininfarina.
After the presentation of Turin, four-door Ferrari, motorshow appearance continued until 1981 when he was put in storage. The concept has changed hands later when Jacques Swaters sold Pininfarina, head of the team Ecurie Francorchamps in Belgium and a personal friend of Enzo Ferrari. In 2008, Mr. Swaters Pinin sold to its current owner RM at Ferrari - Leggenda e Passione auction.
Whilst Pinin was originally a static concept, the current owner of the car hired oral engineering to transform it into a fully functional prototype.
With the help of Mauro Forghieri, a former Ferrari technical director, was equipped with a Pine-4, 9 liters 12-cylinder boxer with Weber carburetors and a twin-cam four valves per cylinder, 360 horse power, and bought by the Ferrari 512 BB .
Through a special five-speed gearbox from the Ferrari 400GT to transfer power to the rear wheels. Other changes including the strengthening of the frame, increasing the fuel tank, as well as new suspension and brakes.
1980 Ferrari Pinin goes under the hammer in the future the RM auction in London, England on October 26, which is planned to be placed between £ 480,000 - € 550,000, or about $ 742,000 U.S. $ 850,000 U.S..
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