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The Ferrari 212 was introduced at the 1951 Brussels Motor Show. It was an evolution of the original 166 chassis and the replacement for the updated 195. Most of the components and designs of its chassis and suspension were sourced from its forbearers, but under the bonnet was a 2.6-liter variation of Ferrari's free-revving V12. The displacement had been increased and along with it, the horsepower had also risen to 150 bhp in standard road trim, with as much as 170 bhp available when fitted with three Weber carburetors.
Ferrari would produce 82 examples of the road-going 212 Inter prior to the introduction of the 250 series.
In 1953 Ferrari introduced a new design built atop the 212 Inter chassis and bodied by the Turinese coachbuilder, Carrozzeria Vignale. These became known as the 'Geneva Coupe'. It featured jet-age styling elements such as the elegant fins and rakish roof line. The quarter bumpers sat unconventionally high at all four corners adding much to the dramatic appeal of the vehicles. They had forward-thrusting front fenders, an eggcrate grille, low-set headlamps, swept-back roofline, and small ornamental tail fins. Inside, they were given many luxurious appointments and handcrafted details.
Carrozzeria Vignale of Torino would create coachwork for approximately 150 Ferraris, from the most exclusive road-going models to their competition cars. The cars they produced would win on racetracks and at leading European concours, which is a testament to the collaboration that existed between company founder Alfredo Vignale and designer Giovanni Michelotti.
This Ferrari 212 Inter 'Geneva' Coupe is the earliest chassis of the six created in this style. In keeping with Vignale tradition, each of the six examples were unique with individual livery, detailing, and chassis specifications. The basic design shared many similarities with the Vignale-bodied 340 Mexico Berlinettas.
0257 EU was finished in black with a green top and matching accented fins on the hood and rear fenders. Inside, the car was given a black dashboard with green leather upholstery and light green carpets.
It was brought to the San Remo, Italy Concours d'Elegance in 1954 and later shipped to the United States and delivered by Chinetti Motors to its first owner, a Milwaukee, WI resident. The owner was Mr. Robert C. Wilke, the founder of the Leader Card Indianapolis racing team and owner of many coachbuilt Ferraris. While in Mr. Wilke's care, the engine block developed a crack. It was later replaced by Chinetti with a new block stamped 1499.
The car remained with Mr. Wilke's until January 22nd of 1963, when it was sold to Pierre-Paul Jalbert, a French-Canadian actor and film editor living in Beverly Hills, California. The car was acquired through Mr. Jalbert's friend, Pino Lella, an Italian Olympic skier who moved to Hollywood after World War II. Mr. Lella had learned to supplement his earnings by brokering the sale of exotic cars through his connections with Alberto Ascari and Milanese Ferrari dealer Gastone Crepaldi.
In January of 1969, the car was sold to Ed Jurist, proprietor of the Vintage Car Store in Nyack, New York. John E Plantinga of Westport, Connecticut purchased the car in September of 1970 for just $4,500. At the time, the car had just 27,000 miles on the odometer.
Mr. Plantinga would keep the car for eight years before selling it to Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut. The car was then put on display at the 7th Greater New York Automobile Show held from January 27th of 1979 through February 4th of 1979. It was later sold to Tom Parker of Louisiana, and in October 1979, Ennio Gianaroli of Flemalle, Belgium, purchased it at a Christie's auction in New York.
It was sent to Europe and repainted in a variation of its original two-tone color scheme. The lower sections of the car were finished in dark green with black accents above.
Stan Makres of Grosse Pointe, Michigan purchased the car in May of 2006 and returned it to the US. It was purchased from a Dutch dealer who had it on display at Techno Classica in Essen, Germany. The following year, ownership passed to Lee Alexander of Potomac, Maryland. In October of 2009, the current owner acquired the 212 Inter. After purchasing the car, a search began for the original, matching-numbers engine. After securing the engine, a restoration began. The work was completed in January 2013, just in time to take part in the annual Cavallino Classic in Palm Beach, Florida. It achieved a near-perfect 99-point score and was given the Ferrari Club of America Platinum Award. Later that year, it was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it completed the Tour d'Elegance.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014
Ferrari would produce 82 examples of the road-going 212 Inter prior to the introduction of the 250 series.
In 1953 Ferrari introduced a new design built atop the 212 Inter chassis and bodied by the Turinese coachbuilder, Carrozzeria Vignale. These became known as the 'Geneva Coupe'. It featured jet-age styling elements such as the elegant fins and rakish roof line. The quarter bumpers sat unconventionally high at all four corners adding much to the dramatic appeal of the vehicles. They had forward-thrusting front fenders, an eggcrate grille, low-set headlamps, swept-back roofline, and small ornamental tail fins. Inside, they were given many luxurious appointments and handcrafted details.
Carrozzeria Vignale of Torino would create coachwork for approximately 150 Ferraris, from the most exclusive road-going models to their competition cars. The cars they produced would win on racetracks and at leading European concours, which is a testament to the collaboration that existed between company founder Alfredo Vignale and designer Giovanni Michelotti.
This Ferrari 212 Inter 'Geneva' Coupe is the earliest chassis of the six created in this style. In keeping with Vignale tradition, each of the six examples were unique with individual livery, detailing, and chassis specifications. The basic design shared many similarities with the Vignale-bodied 340 Mexico Berlinettas.
0257 EU was finished in black with a green top and matching accented fins on the hood and rear fenders. Inside, the car was given a black dashboard with green leather upholstery and light green carpets.
It was brought to the San Remo, Italy Concours d'Elegance in 1954 and later shipped to the United States and delivered by Chinetti Motors to its first owner, a Milwaukee, WI resident. The owner was Mr. Robert C. Wilke, the founder of the Leader Card Indianapolis racing team and owner of many coachbuilt Ferraris. While in Mr. Wilke's care, the engine block developed a crack. It was later replaced by Chinetti with a new block stamped 1499.
The car remained with Mr. Wilke's until January 22nd of 1963, when it was sold to Pierre-Paul Jalbert, a French-Canadian actor and film editor living in Beverly Hills, California. The car was acquired through Mr. Jalbert's friend, Pino Lella, an Italian Olympic skier who moved to Hollywood after World War II. Mr. Lella had learned to supplement his earnings by brokering the sale of exotic cars through his connections with Alberto Ascari and Milanese Ferrari dealer Gastone Crepaldi.
In January of 1969, the car was sold to Ed Jurist, proprietor of the Vintage Car Store in Nyack, New York. John E Plantinga of Westport, Connecticut purchased the car in September of 1970 for just $4,500. At the time, the car had just 27,000 miles on the odometer.
Mr. Plantinga would keep the car for eight years before selling it to Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut. The car was then put on display at the 7th Greater New York Automobile Show held from January 27th of 1979 through February 4th of 1979. It was later sold to Tom Parker of Louisiana, and in October 1979, Ennio Gianaroli of Flemalle, Belgium, purchased it at a Christie's auction in New York.
It was sent to Europe and repainted in a variation of its original two-tone color scheme. The lower sections of the car were finished in dark green with black accents above.
Stan Makres of Grosse Pointe, Michigan purchased the car in May of 2006 and returned it to the US. It was purchased from a Dutch dealer who had it on display at Techno Classica in Essen, Germany. The following year, ownership passed to Lee Alexander of Potomac, Maryland. In October of 2009, the current owner acquired the 212 Inter. After purchasing the car, a search began for the original, matching-numbers engine. After securing the engine, a restoration began. The work was completed in January 2013, just in time to take part in the annual Cavallino Classic in Palm Beach, Florida. It achieved a near-perfect 99-point score and was given the Ferrari Club of America Platinum Award. Later that year, it was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it completed the Tour d'Elegance.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014
2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,700,000-USD $2,200,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,787,500
2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $475,000-USD $625,000
Sale Price :
USD $495,000
1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 212 Inter
(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)
1952 Ferrari 212 Barchetta in the style of Touring Chassis#: 0259 EU Sold for USD$792,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Cabriolet Chassis#: 0233 EU Sold for USD$1,820,000 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Chassis#: 0221 EL Sold for USD$1,600,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Cabriolet Chassis#: 0235 EU Sold for USD$1,930,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Cabriolet Chassis#: 0233 EU Sold for USD$1,600,000 2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe by Ghia Chassis#: 0191 EL Sold for USD$1,187,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Cabriolet by Vignale Chassis#: 0227 EL Sold for USD$1,328,880 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monaco | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Chassis#: 0257 EU Sold for USD$1,787,500 2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Cabriolet Chassis#: 0255 EU Sold for USD$1,540,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1953 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe by Vignale Chassis#: 0289 EU Sold for USD$654,500 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Touring Barchetta Chassis#: 0259 EU Sold for USD$440,000 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1953 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Chassis#: 0289EU Sold for USD$742,500 2008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Vignale Sold for USD$495,000 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Vignale Coupe Chassis#: 0231EL Sold for USD$308,000 2004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
Ferrari 212 Inters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1952 Ferrari 212 Inter's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Supergioiello Coupe by Ghia | 0213 EL | 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,500,000 | $1,850,000 | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupe by Pinin Farina | 0263 EU | 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | $1,300,000 | $1,600,000 | |
1952 FERRARI 212 EUROPA COUPE | 0277EU | 2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | $1,400,000 | $1,700,000 | |
1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Barchetta | 0183EL | 2003 Bonhams Exceptional Ferrari Motor Cars | $320,000 | $360,000 |
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