August 08, 2008

Andrea Pininfarini 1957 - 2008

Noah Joseph Autoblog reports
We're saddened to convey the latest reports from Italy on the untimely passing of Andrea Pininfarina. Andrea Pininfarina, head of the eponymous design studio, was the son of Sergio Pininfarina and grandson of the carrozzeria's founder Battista "Pinin" Farina.
According to the announcement by Confindustria, the industrial association over which Sergio once presided and of which Andrea served as vice-president, Andrea was killed in a motorcycle accident in Turin, not far from the company's headquarters. He was only 51 years old. Our condolences to the entire Pininfarina family, and our appreciation to Guy for alerting us to the sad news.
by Autoblog
Who is he?
Head of the company that designs Ferraris, Fiats
and the Ford Focus. Pininfarina was chairman and chief executive of the Pininfarina company, founded in 1930. He was the grandson of the founder, Battista (Pinin) Farina.
for short no more sexy Ferraris especially the Ford.

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