The 250 GT Pinin Farina Coupe was the first real "production" Ferrari, assembled at the new Pinin Farina facilty in Grugliasco as the design and coach building firm changed its name, officially, to Pininfarina. Tracing its mechanical evolution from the earlier Bogno and Elena models, the 250 GT Coupe is distinguished by its crisp and elegant lines, styling it shared with its cabriolet and California Spyder siblings. Its heart is the legendary Ferrari V12 engine designed by Gioaccino Colombo. The 250 GT delivered 240 HP at 7000 rpm, revs that in the late fifties many strictly racing engines did not reach. The 250 GT's very effective and well proven Chasis, based on a twin tube frame with coil springs, independant front suspension and a live rear axlewith leaf springs, continued without significant change. Do I spot a resemblance to the Ford Thunderbird on the other side of this museum? Personally I love the performance, handling and sound of this car.