KESS KE43056452 Ferrari 250 GT Europa 1954 %

Kess — KE43056452 | Ferrari 250 Europa GT Pinin Farina Coupe (1954)

Unveiled in late 1954 at the Paris Motor Show, the 250 Europa GT served as the foundational pillar for the celebrated series of road-going Ferrari 250 GT Berlinettas. Styled and constructed by Pinin Farina in classic production road-car trim, it showcased pure, cohesive proportions highlighted by an open egg-crate oval grille, clean fender lines, delicate chrome bumpers, and an airy cabin with slender pillars. Built on a revised 2,600 mm wheelbase that was 200 mm shorter than the outgoing Europa, it offered significantly improved agility and established a design language that defined Ferrari grand tourers for years to come.

The mechanical centerpiece was the installation of Gioachino Colombo’s compact 3.0-liter (2,953 cc) Tipo 112 single-overhead-cam V12 engine. Equipped with three twin-choke Weber 36 DCZ carburetors, it produced 220 horsepower at 7,000 rpm. Driving the rear axle through a synchronized 4-speed manual gearbox and featuring independent front suspension with coil springs, this prestigious GT coupe weighed under 1,200 kg and was capable of a top speed near 218 km/h (135 mph), setting the benchmark for mid-1950s high-speed grand touring elegance.