1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe (by Vignale)
Italian coachbuilding artistry reached extraordinary heights in the early 1950s, and Vignale’s interpretation of Ferrari’s 212 Inter demonstrated masterful design execution with flowing curves, elegant proportions, and distinctive styling elements.
The model featured classic Vignale signatures including chromed front fender vents, broad oval grilles, and taillights recessed into the rear bodywork. Various coachbuilders created unique bodies on the 212 chassis, with Vignale, Touring, Ghia, and Pinin Farina each contributing distinctive interpretations.
Built on a 102.4-inch wheelbase, the 212 Inter provided comfortable grand touring accommodations while maintaining sporting character. The longer chassis distinguished it from the 98.4-inch Export racing variants, allowing for more spacious cockpits and luggage capacity.
Ferrari’s 2.6-liter Colombo V12 engine delivered between 150 and 170 horsepower depending on carburetor configuration. Single Weber carburetor setups produced around 150 horsepower, while triple Weber arrangements generated up to 170 horsepower in higher-performance trim.
A five-speed manual transmission sent power to the rear wheels. The chassis featured independent front suspension with a transverse leaf spring, a live rear axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs, and hydraulic drum brakes at all four corners.
Approximately 82 examples of the 212 Inter were produced between 1951 and 1952, making each surviving car exceptionally rare today.
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