The Golden Ferrari Revival by Pininfarina Uncovered

The Golden Ferrari revival by Pininfarina

Apparently based on the 599 GTB

By Michael Gauthier
May 25, 2009 2:36 PM
Filed Under: Classics, European, Ferrari, Leaks, Pininfarina

Our friends over at Autoblog.nl have uncovered details about a new Pininfarina project dubbed the "Golden Ferrari". Apparently based on the 599 GTB, the car seems to have received inspiration from the Ferrari 330 LMB featured in the short film "Toby Dammit".

Like the one-off P4/5 built for James Glickenhaus, the Golden Ferrari features unique Pininfarina styling with a definite retro flair. The most eye-catching detail is the car's exclusive open top design and a beautiful rear roll bar which fits exquisitely into the rear quarter panels.

Although we can't be certain, the car likely uses the 599's 6.0-liter V12 engine which produces 620 horsepower.

The car was apparently bought by Wal-Mart's CEO, Rob Walton, for an undisclosed amount of money.

More photos at source link below.

Source: autoblog.nl

Comments

DeeKay
May 25, 2009 2:46 PM
Don't like the golden colour, but awsome design by Pinifarina there... Love the classics rear lights and the California nose....

b84
May 25, 2009 3:06 PM
Do not want. :S

Scarcliff
May 25, 2009 3:42 PM
Yet Another Pointless Pininfarina Money-Wasting Car. Taking Exclusive To Another Level!

Hardboy997
May 25, 2009 4:02 PM
wow, the design is awesome, but I preffer Rosso Corsa, not gold.

THERENAISSANCEMAN
May 25, 2009 4:21 PM
congratulations , Pininfarina . you have just successfully plagiarized a 1968-1969 Chevrolet Corvette's rear elevation . design larceny is not always based in China , they are also established right in the heart of Italy , practiced even by its renowned coach builders .

zdenda20
May 25, 2009 4:51 PM
old school...pretty cool...i think id rather buy an f450 though...

Saleen
May 25, 2009 5:12 PM
http://walmartstores.com/Investors/7846.aspx?p=7823

Not CEO, but he is the Chairman of Wal-Mart

nederina
May 25, 2009 5:52 PM
it doesn't look bespoke.. instead it looks like a front engined fat lotus elise. the corvette think of it is not a bad looking car after all.

Renegade
May 25, 2009 6:06 PM
Q: Why stupid !diots put gold on cool cars. A: Because they are stupid !diots.

kryst_PL
May 25, 2009 7:14 PM
It is absolutely plain gorgeous... why dont ferrari make such car themselves??

Aesthetics
May 26, 2009 8:35 AM
the front is perfect for a classic brand like ferrari

benzboy
May 26, 2009 9:48 AM
would rather have a california spyder in silver or red, this is nice to look at but.....

norther
May 27, 2009 2:44 AM
the front looks like a fiat

alessandro
May 27, 2009 8:15 PM
Welcome to the new barbarian era!

MTC
May 29, 2009 8:49 PM
beautiful, but a bit too tall, should make it lower

Hack2er
August 20, 2009 11:31 AM
Guys I have seen this golden Ferrari in Paris last week http://www.gmage.sk/index.php?page=viewer&id=2965

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