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The Ferrari P4/5 is a one-off built by Pininfarina for Glickenhaus.
The Ferrari P4/5: In March 2005, Glickenhaus, son of stock exchange magnate and a car collector, was approached by Pininfarina who asked if he was interested in commissioning a one-off car. Regarding the Ferrari P4/5, Andrea Pininfarina, grandson of the company’s founder later said “The Ferrari 612 Kappa and this P4/5 are the first. But we want to grow this business.” indicating that Pininfarina is interested in producing other unique cars. Glickenhaus replied that he would like a modern Ferrari, and in June of that year he signed a contract with Pininfarina to produce the car including the price, approximately US$4 million though in an interview he said “I feel they gave me more than I expected”. Glickenhaus purchased the last unsold Ferrari Enzo and upon receipt of the car he took it to Pininfarina to be redesigned similar to his David Piper P4 replica which he also delivered to Pininfarina. Pininfarina’s styling team leader, Ken Okuyama said that “Pininfarina wanted to stay away from retro design and move towards a more forward thinking supercar” as they were excited by the opportunity to build the car, not just design it. Its design began in September 2005 with sketches by Jason Castriota moving through computer aided sculpture and stringent wind tunnel testing. More than 200 components were designed especially for the car. Most components, including the engine, drivetrain, are modified from the original Ferrari Enzo. The Ferrari P4/5 was publicly revealed on August 18, 2006 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elégance and shown again at the Paris Motor Show in late September. Upon seeing Ferrari P4/5 Luca di Montezemolo felt that the car deserved to be officially badged as a Ferrari and along with Andrea Pininfarina and James Glickenhaus agreed that its official name would be “Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina”. Winner of the Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes at Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza 2007.
Imagine taking one of Ferrari’s most celebrated supercars, the Enzo, and reimagining it with a design that channels the golden age of 1960s endurance racing. Now, picture this vision brought to life by Pininfarina, one of the most revered names in automotive design. That’s exactly what James Glickenhaus, a passionate car collector and filmmaker, achieved with the Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina.
Discover the fascinating journey of Pininfarina, a name synonymous with luxury automotive design and innovation. From its inception in 1930 to its status as a leader in the industry, this article explores the milestones, iconic vehicles, and visionary designers who shaped the brand’s legacy. Delve into the evolution of Pininfarina, highlighting notable achievements such as the Ferrari 550 Barchetta, the Cambiano concept, and the introduction of Automobili Pininfarina. Join us as we celebrate the artistry and engineering excellence that has defined Pininfarina through the decades.
