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The 1957 Buick Lido: A Lost (?) Pininfarina Show Car

Posted on December 3, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a little-known but fascinating show car from Pininfarina in 1957: a low-slung, Buick-based hardtop coupe called the Lido. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1957 Buick Lido, Buick, Harlow Curtice, Pininfarina

A Cadillac Named Jacqueline: The 1961 Pininfarina Show Car

Posted on August 12, 2021 by MCG

In 1961, the USA had a new First Lady who captivated the world—including the Italian coach house Pininfarina, which named its latest Cadillac show car the Jacqueline. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Jacqueline, Pininfarina

Rhomboid Dream: The 1960 Pininfarina X

Posted on January 15, 2019 by MCG

The best way to design an automobile may be with a wheel at each corner, but it’s not the only way. Behold the X-chassis configuration of the 1960 Pininfarina X.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Pininfarina

Sergio Pininfarina 1926-2012

Posted on July 4, 2012 by MCG

Sergio Pininfarina, one of the giants of the automotive design world and the man who, more than anyone, established the look and style of Ferrari’s road cars, passed away Tuesday after an extended illness. He was 85.

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Posted in Auto History, Design, Industry News | Tagged Ferrari, Pininfarina

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