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Following on the success scored at its world
debut at the last Villa d’Este Concours
d’Elégance, the fantastic Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
“K” by Pininfarina built for Peter S. Kalikow
has finally been unveiled before the American
public. The
customer specifically asked Pininfarina to
design, engineer and produce a special version
of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti able to accentuate
the lines of the vehicle, developing this
according to a styling process able to highlight
its elegance and exclusive nature.
Kalikow’s initial brief was very simple and
clear: a vehicle with a new body with such
subtle, hidden differences from the original as
to be recognizable at first glance by only 10
percent
of Ferrari connoisseurs. A brief that was
gradually developed and refined so as to
construct a vehicle tailored to the requirements
of the customer who personally followed up
development of the styling, selecting product
contents and participating in choosing the
materials and colours. The
vehicle that has been designed is a real
“one-off” job which, at the same time, offers
the owner everything he considers essential,
comfortable and important in daily use.
“The customer – explains Paolo Garella,
head of the Special Projects Division
responsible for the project – asked us
to design, engineer and construct a
version of the 612 Scaglietti able to
accentuate the lines of the vehicle,
developing these according to a styling
process able to highlight its elegance
and exclusive nature.” Kalikow’s initial
briefing was very simple: a new body
with such subtle differences from the
original as to be recognizable at first
glance by only 10 percent of Ferrari
connoisseurs.
The customer visited Cambiano several
times to follow up development of the
styling, selecting product contents and
participating in choosing the materials
and colours.
“This project – declares
Andrea
Pininfarina – stresses and
reinforces our decision to offer
selected customers a unique opportunity:
customised design, engineering and
construction of their car.
The style, quality, characteristics and
extremely limited number of these
projects make them “cult” objects, a
source of unrepeatable emotions for
their owners”.
An
elegant but frills-free car reflecting Pininfarina’s unequalled style and tradition. Major contents include: the front grille,
reminiscent of those of vehicles designed in the
Fifties and Sixties; the liquid crystal and
photovoltaic cell transparent roof (Isoclima
technology).
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Kalikow’s initial brief was very simple and
clear: a vehicle with a new body with such
subtle, hidden differences from the original as
to be recognizable at first glance by only 10
percent of Ferrari connoisseurs. |
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Following on the success scored at its world
debut at the last Villa d’Este Concours
d’Elégance, the fantastic Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
“K” by Pininfarina built for Peter S. Kalikow
has finally been unveiled before the American
public. |
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The large air outlet on the front
bumper that stems from the volumes of the side;
the fins that wrap round the rear window as in
the company’s most beautiful designs; the rear
lighting clusters that recall the Enzo. The
interior has been modified as desired by
customer so as to incorporate all those minor
amenities that make the driver feel he is
immersed in an environment designed and
constructed exclusively for him right down to
the smallest details.
“We
are particularly proud – comments Paolo Garella,
Head of the Special Projects Division – that we
have succeeded perfectly in interpreting the
demands of a great collector”.
“His
compliments and evident satisfaction – concluded
Andrea Pininfarina, Chairman and CEO Pininfarina
Group – are the best reward for our entire team
who participated in the project”. Meanwhile
Peter Kalikow discussed the project and the Ferrari 612 K,
created especially for his specific requirements:
Why Pininfarina for your
special car? For as long as I can remember, Pininfarina has been
designing coach work for Ferrari. The part of this business
that always intrigued me was the special one off models done
for auto-shows and special customers. As a Ferrari fan for
48 years, and a customer for 39 years, I was thrilled to
have the opportunity of being one of those people to have a
special Ferrari designed and constructed by Pininfarina.
Could you explain your
personal involvement during the main phases of the Project?
When I received my first 612 my opinion was that
this was one of the finest, if not “the finest” road car
ever constructed by Ferrari. The more I drove it the more I
was drawn to this conclusion. There were some details in the
style, however, that I thought could be slightly improved
upon. I was able to discuss this with Pininfarina, which was
wonderful at carrying out my wishes. I made a few trips to
Cambiano, but mainly we dealt through e-mail. It was kind of
nice knowing that Pininfarina cared about my wishes enough
to constantly seek my input was very gratifying.
Do you recommend
Pininfarina to another enthusiast of the cars like you?
I would say that Pininfarina’s Special Projects Division,
which handled the construction of my 612, was populated by
some of the finest automotive engineers, stylists and
technicians that I have ever come across. Everything was
done in a first class manner, with detailed drawings that
left no doubt that my wishes would be transformed to
aluminum glass and leather. Anyone that wants to enjoy the
fullest extent of Ferrari ownership could do no better than
having Pininfarina construct a special car for them.
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