In 1982, the first foundations were laid in Turin, the current headquarters of Pininfarina.. Today, this building houses the company’s management offices as well as the Pininfarina Museum.. In this museum, it is possible to see the 80 years of history and milestones of the company.. As soon as you enter the company, two cars greet you at the entrance.. The one on the right is the Ferrari SP12 EC, which was specially designed by Pininfarina for Eric Clapton, and the one on the left is the Cambiano, the company’s electric concept vehicle introduced in Geneva in 2012.. When you turn right at the entrance, valuable Ferrari, Lancia, Alfa Romeo and Masserati await you.
These special cars designed by Pininfarina take you on a journey in history.. The main hall of the museum has 12 cars. In the middle of the hall is a 2011 Ferrari FF. Behind him is the 1970 Ferrari Modulo.. The five models to the right of the saloon are cars designed between 1947 and 1957. On the left, the adventure begins in 1968 and ends in 2010.
Pininfarina Museum Automobiles
Ferrari SP12 EC (2010)
In 2010, famous singer Eric Clapton at the request of the Ferrari special cars project is implemented within the scope of. The Ferrari SP12 EC is based on Ferrari’s 458 Italia, inspired by one of Eric Clapton’s favorite Ferrari models, the 1971 512 BB.
Cambiano (2012)
Introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2012, this concept car reflects Pininfarina’s new design approach and perspective on sustainable mobility. reflects. Recycled wood is used inside the Cambiano, an electric car. Past Pininfarina design codes are also observed in the vehicle. For example, the rear doors opening in the opposite direction reminds of the 1957 Lancia Florida.
Five on the Right
Cisitilla 202 Berlinetta (1947)
Designed by Pininfarina in 1947, this car made its debut at the Paris Motor Show that same year.. In 1951, this design was awarded by the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Nash Healy Spider (1951)
Nash Healey, the first post-war two-seater sports car introduced to the US market, is redesigned by Pininfarina shortly after its launch. First introduced at the 1951 Paris Motor Show, the vehicle also conquers Hollywood. This car is used in the movie Sabrina, which features famous actors such as Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Humphrey Bogart.
Lancia Aurelia B24S (1954)
The first car designed by Pininfarina for Lancia, the Lancia Aurelia B24S, is actually the European brother of Nash Healy Spider.. This car, which has thinner lines than the Nash Healy Spider, finds its place in European cinema.. In the movie Tales of Tintin, the Italian driver describes Lancia Aurelia as the best car in the world.
Alfa Romeo Guiletta Spider (1955)
With this model, the company has designed a model for Alfa Romeo for the first time. Introduced for the first time at the Paris Motor Show in 1955, this model makes a big splash.. It is even exported to America.
Lancia Floriada II (1957)
Batista Pininfarina designs this car for his private use. It is noteworthy that the car, which is a sedan coupé, has two wipers on the rear window.. Again, since there was no air conditioning at that time, there is also a wiper on the windshield to remove the mist.
Tools on the left
Ferrari PG (1968) and Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer (1971)
The concept car Ferrari FG, designed in 1968 and introduced for the first time at the Paris Motor Show, was not one of Ferrari’s most iconic designs.. However, without this car, Berlinetta Boxer, one of Ferrari’s legendary models, would not have come to life.
It wouldn’t be wrong to call the Ferrari P6 the Berlinetta Boxer’s big sister.. Based on this concept, Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer was designed.
Spider Europa “Volumex” (1983)
Actually, this car was first born in 1966 as Fiat 124 Sport Spider. It was decided to end the production of the vehicle in 1983.. However, as the demand for this vehicle continued in the American market, the car was sold under the Pininfarina brand in this market between 1983-1985.. Thus, it became the first car to be sold under the Pininfarina brand.
Maserati Birdcage 75th (2005)
Pininfarina’s 75. The classic Maserati Birdcage of the 1960s has been reinterpreted to celebrate. 75 of this brand, whose name is mostly identified with Ferrari.. Paolo Pininfarina, for those who wonder why he didn’t celebrate his anniversary with a Ferrari concept, says that they decided to design a Maserati this time because they designed a concept car for Ferrari two years before this vehicle.. Motorola has worked with the multimedia system of this car.
Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta (2010)
Pininfarina’s 80. Alfa Romeo’s 100. The paths of the duo cross again.. And this masterpiece will come out. With this car, Pininfarina shows what future Alfa Romeo Spiders should look like. This design won the concept car of the year design award at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010.
Mid-Rear vehicles
Ferrari Modulo (1970)
One of the most interesting models in the Pininfarina museum Although it was designed in 1970, the Ferrari Modulo still looks very futuristic today.
Ferrari FF (2011)
In 2011, a radical decision was taken at Ferrari and the company’s first 4-wheel drive car, the Ferrari FF, was launched.. This radical design is the world’s fastest 4-seater sports car.
Where is Pininfarina Museum, How to Get There?
The museum is a bit far from Turin airport. It can take you about 2 hours by public transport.. You can visit the museum in groups of 5 people.. However, you need to make an appointment for this in advance.. For this, the contact information of the person concerned is as follows:
Silvana Appendino
Corporate Communications Manager
s.appendino@pininfarina .it
Tel: +39 011 9438104
Open Address: Pininfarina S.p.A. Via Nazionale, 30 10020 Cambiano (TO)
