Pininfarina 90 Years – Bilingual volume on Pininfarina automotive history

A celebratory and reference work that collects ninety years of Pininfarina history in a single, large bilingual volume. Pininfarina 90 Years documents, model by model, the stylistic and design evolution of the world's most iconic Italian coachbuilder, through 528 pages, over 800 color and black and white photographs, and a complete catalog of 632 models produced from 1930 to 2020.

Designed for enthusiasts, collectors, and automotive design connoisseurs, this book is a fascinating journey through the creations that have marked automotive history, from absolute icons like the Cisitalia 202 to the Pininfarina Battista, an electric hypercar named after the founder.

Key features

• Bilingual volume Italian / English
• 528 pages dedicated to 90 years of Pininfarina history
• Over 800 photographs in color and black and white
• 632 models cataloged from 1930 to 2020
• Concise historical context texts for each model
• Reference work for automotive, design, and Italian industrial history enthusiasts

Detailed description

Pininfarina 90 Years is much more than a commemorative book: it is a visual and narrative archive that traces Pininfarina's automotive production over its first ninety years of activity. Page after page, the volume guides the reader through the decades, narrating the evolution of style, innovation, and vision that have made Pininfarina an international benchmark.

From the Cisitalia 202, considered one of the milestones of automotive design, to the long and prestigious collaboration with Ferrari, up to the birth of the Battista, the volume offers a complete and authoritative overview of Pininfarina's journey.

Why buy it?

• To own a complete and authoritative volume on 90 years of Pininfarina history
• To consult 632 models collected in historical order
• To browse over 800 archival and photographic images
• To delve deeper into the link between Italian design, innovation, and automobiles
• To treat yourself or a loved one to a book of great cultural and collectible value
• To enrich a library dedicated to automotive, design, and Made in Italy

Technical specifications

• Title: Pininfarina 90 Years
• Language: Bilingual Italian / English
• Pages: 528
• Photographs: Over 800 in color and black and white
• Models cataloged: 632
• Period covered: 1930–2020
• Weight: approximately 5 kg

Package contents

• 1 volume Pininfarina 90 Years

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the book in Italian, English, or both languages?
The volume is bilingual Italian / English: all texts are present in both languages, making it accessible to international readers and perfect as a gift even for those who do not speak Italian.

How many models are included? Are Ferraris also included?
The volume catalogs 632 models produced by Pininfarina from 1930 to 2020. Yes, the long and prestigious collaboration with Ferrari is extensively documented, along with all the other car manufacturers Pininfarina has worked with over the decades.

Is it a book to read or primarily to browse?
It is both. The over 800 photographs make it an extraordinary volume to browse and display, while the historical context texts for each model also make it a tool for consultation and in-depth study. It is a high-level coffee table book.

How much does it weigh and what are its dimensions? Is it a large volume?
Yes, it is a large-format volume with 528 pages and a weight of approximately 5 kg. It is designed to be displayed on a table or in a library, not to be carried in a bag. Exact dimensions are indicated in the technical specifications.

Is it suitable as a gift for a car, design, or Italian history enthusiast?
Absolutely yes — it is one of the most comprehensive and impactful gifts in the Pininfarina catalog. At €90, it offers extraordinary content: 90 years of history, 632 models, 800 photographs. Perfect for automotive enthusiasts, designers, architects, collectors, and anyone who loves Italian design.