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  1. 4th July 2012, 12:12 PM #1
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    Sergio Pininfarina RIP

    He was a genius, the cars that he designed are classics and a dream to have.
    Tghe awesome Ferrari Testarossa and the Maserati GranTurismo are among his great designs.
    From his factory also come some of the best Peugeot models like the 504 and 406 coupe.
    I am like that have one of these beauties







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    But there were some shockers:

    Austin A40 Farina



    Austin A99 Farina

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    I'm sure that most people will remember him for the exotic cars that were unlikely to be owned by us mere mortals.

    However, lets not forget that he also designed a great many cars for ordinary folk.

    Remember the A40 Farina was even named after him.
    File:Austin A40 (Farina) Mk I reg ca 1960.JPG - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    He had a hand in a lot of other BMC cars as well.
    File:Austin 1300 in Langen.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    File:Vanden-Plas Princess 3-litre MkII front.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    File:MGB GT.JPG - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    I think some people would be surprised that someone responsible for Ferrari designs could also have designed the following.
    Fileaewoo Nubira front 20081007.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    But there were some shockers:

    Austin A40 Farina



    Austin A99 Farina

    Only the body lines of the Austin were designed by the team.
    The Italians designed a nice body with the A99 and the poms ruined it
    Similar lines to the Peugeot 404 also designed by the same team but the french have done a much better job with it.
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    Van Den Plas???
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    Quote Originally Posted by robbotd5 View Post
    Van Den Plas???
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    Yes, Pininfarina-designed Vanden Plas Princess 4 liter R but I am not sure which designer from the team was responsible for it. Perhaps was his father?
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    Quote Originally Posted by robbotd5 View Post
    Van Den Plas???
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    Didn't you look at my list?

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