Request for Car ID on color design draft.

Hello Everyone,

I possess an original drafting design by Giovanni Michelotti, specifically design number 5 for a Vignale model. We are seeking your assistance in identifying the specific Ferrari depicted in the accompanying photo.

Here is what we know so far:
- It is Design #5
- Created by Michelotti for Vignale coachwork
- The year of the design is 1953
- It represents one of the earliest, if not the first, productions featuring the “egg crate grill for Vignale”
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- The owner recalls seeing this car at the Cavallino Classic in Palm Beach, however, we have not been able to locate any references to a green Ferrari in any of the Cavallino magazines we have reviewed.

My research has led to the following theories:
- We discovered a stunning gold-colored Ferrari 250 Europa that matches the grill, fender, and general body style.
- There is also a yellow 1953 Ferrari 375 America Coupé, but the fenders do not align with the vehicle in question.

We would like to open this query to the broader community to gather your insights and opinions.


Thank you for your assistance.
Andrew Braun

 

As a note I think Torino is the city Turin in Italy, However that is Pininfarina's design house.

 

Thank you for giving me the rough draft or the scratch that helped us ID it / You IDing it for me. I appreciate your support.

Marcel, your expertise is always appreciate I wish you well.

 

I just went back and looked at it, if the design draft is in green and working under the premise that this is original (we believe it to be) wouldn't the finished model be the same color as the draft? Additionally, the draft date is 7-7, 2 months after the cars completion. Though I see the resemblance, the dates aren't lining up, its either a different car or a 2nd hand drawing(with a forged signature/printed). The owner swears he saw the car at a Cavallino event.

 

@Aardy Do you happen to know how to get the chassis off this car? https://www.instagram.com/goodingandcompany/p/C96C6HOPBLd/?img_index=1 A 250 Europa GT Coupe Speciale, 1954. It also happens to be green.

 

Hello Aardy,

Thank you for your insightful thoughts on this matter. I have read the article and appreciate the engaging discussion. Regarding my painting, the background is Texaco. If this is one of the secondary prints for the advertisements, they did not include a model in the picture for the dresses. Alternatively, it could be a one-off production alternative that was not selected for the final design if it involves the 0334MM car. I believe it is, and I concur, although the owner disagrees.

Regarding Kare, if we disregard the coach builder's name, the production date of July 7th makes sense. If the chassis and engine were delivered a month earlier and considering the limited number of cars being manufactured during that period, they could have been finalizing the coach in early July. This explanation aligns with my understanding.

 

@Aardy

I appreciate the second and third drawings. Upon closely examining my drawing, I had a few concerns regarding the Ferrari symbol, the Vignale symbol, and their respective placements. Specifically, I found it challenging to reconcile the three skirt hairs on the upper and lower parts of the tail, as well as the separation of the Vignale symbol from the dash and its relative position to the Ferrari logo. Having a relatively clear second photograph has put my mind at ease.

 

You have given us great information on the the 0334MM, but haven't weighed an opinion if that car is the car from the picture? I am interested in hearing your thoughts as well.