One of a Kind:
1952 Parisan Coupe by Pinin Farina
Carrozeria Pinin Farina was founded in Turin, Italy in 1930 and its factory was bombed by the Allies during World War Two. Defying the Italian ban on participation in post-war automobile shows, Pinin Farina received international acclaim in Paris for their custom bodied Alfa Romeos and Lancias. When a Pinin Farina designed Cisitalia received transatlantic acclaim with its inclusion in the Museum of Modern Art’s “Eight Automobiles” exhibition in 1951, American automotive manufacturers began to take notice, most notably Nash. Pinin Farina designed this Packard 1952 Parisan Coupe by Pinin Farina but it was never built.
In 1995, renowned car collector Carl Schneider obtained the original plans and custom built this Packard Parisan Coupe by Pinin Farina to its exacting specifications.
1952 Parisan Coupe by Pinin Farina
327 cu. in. straight eight. 150 BHP @ 3600 rpm. 3 speed manual transmission. 4 wheel hydraulic drum brakes. 127” Wheelbase. Curb weight 4,000 lbs. Prototype, not commercially sold.
In 1952…
Puerto Rico becomes a Commonwealth of the United States.
The longest running play in history, “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie, opens in London.
The United Nations headquarters, designed by Le Corbusier, opens in New York.
Cost of a house: $8,500.
Average Income: $3,850.
Gallon of Gas: $0.27.
Average New Car: $1,500.