Ferrari design firm chief Andrea Pininfarina killed in auto accident
Andrea Pininfarina died in a road accident on Thursday, Aug. 7, just after 8 a.m. local time in Italy. The chief executive of the firm that bears his family name was the son of Sergio Pininfarina and grandson of Battista "Pinin" Farina, and therefore part of a dynasty that has designed some of the most beautiful cars the world has ever seen.
Most Ferraris have been penned by the Pininfarina studio, including modern cars such as the 599 GTB Fiorano and the upcoming California. The Maserati Gran Turismo and Quattroporte are also Pininfarina designs.
Andrea Pininfarina, 51 and the father of three, was riding his Vespa scooter from his home in a wealthy suburb of Turin to his office when he was hit by a car. Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo said: "I have lost a great friend and outstanding business partner."
Photo: Pininfarina
motor bikes are not a very safe transportation no protection
Posted by: lmiles66 | August 09, 2008 at 02:34 PM
No lmiles66, they are plenty safe if there aren't other people in cars on the road, driving like idiots and running over us.
Plus, we are doing our part in consuming MUCH less gas - upwards of 80+mpg on some scooters.
Posted by: mata | August 09, 2008 at 05:21 PM
re: mata comment - can't tell you how much i enjoy Darwin "at work" when a single vehicle cycle fatality occurs. esp. in AZ where helmets are not manditory! please do your part - no head gear, natural selection!!!l
Posted by: guido | August 11, 2008 at 01:41 PM