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Ferrari 342 America

Vignale Cabriolet

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1952

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The Ferrari 342 America, a limited production road car, featured only six units. The lineup included a Vignale Cabriolet designed by Giovanni Michelotti, two Pinin Farina Cabriolets, and three Pinin Farina Coupés. These cars utilized the same Lampredi-designed engine as in the 340 America, but with a modified carburetor air filter arrangement, resulting in a slightly reduced power output of 200 PS. One of the distinguished owners of a 342 America was King Leopold III of Belgium, who possessed a black Pinin Farina Cabriolet, underlining the model's appeal among elite and royal enthusiasts

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