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Title: July Puzzle #8 - SOLVED! 1968 Pininfarina Fiat Dino Coupé Ginevra
Post by: Otto Puzzell on July 12, 2006, 04:09:05 AM
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Title: Re: July Puzzle #8
Post by: SeaLion on July 12, 2006, 04:21:49 AM
Fiat Dino Coupé from 1967, designed by Pininfarina.

(http://fiatcoupehistory.de/Bilder%20komp/1308.jpg)
Title: Re: July Puzzle #8
Post by: Otto Puzzell on July 12, 2006, 04:26:48 AM
Quote from: SeaLion on July 12, 2006, 04:21:49 AM
Fiat Dino Coupé from 1967, designed by Pininfarina.

That's not the same car, but you are very close.

Can you tell us the full name the mystery car was presented with?
Title: Re: July Puzzle #8
Post by: SeaLion on July 12, 2006, 04:33:55 AM
Pininfarina Fiat Dino Coupé Ginerva?
Title: Re: July Puzzle #8
Post by: SeaLion on July 12, 2006, 04:32:19 PM
I've now checked my two books about Pininfarina, and both cars is refered to as just Fiat Dino Coupé, nothing more nothing less. The puzzle car (with doble round rearlights) was displayed in 1968 in Geneva. The other very similar car was displayed in 1967 at the Paris Salon. If it is another "full" name of the puzzle car, then this puzzle will probably stay unsolved. This is my final answer.

The 1967 Paris Fiat Dino Coupé, the first rear design for the puzzle car:
(http://www.3jar.com/fiat/images/studylinecoupe2.jpg)
Title: Re: July Puzzle #8
Post by: Ultra on July 12, 2006, 04:41:57 PM
Quote from: SeaLion on July 12, 2006, 04:32:19 PM
I've now checked my two books about Pininfarina, and both cars is refered to as just Fiat Dino Coupé, nothing more nothing less. The puzzle car (with doble round rearlights) was displayed in 1968 in Geneva. The other very similar car was displayed in 1967 at the Paris Salon. If it is another "full" name of the puzzle car, then this puzzle will probably stay unsolved. This is my final answer.

The 1967 Paris Fiat Dino Coupé, the first rear design for the puzzle car:
(http://www.3jar.com/fiat/images/studylinecoupe2.jpg)

The C pillars in all of your pictures do not match the picture Karn posted, FWIW.
Title: Re: July Puzzle #8
Post by: SeaLion on July 12, 2006, 04:57:09 PM
Quote from: Ultra on July 12, 2006, 04:41:57 PM
Quote from: SeaLion on July 12, 2006, 04:32:19 PMThe 1967 Paris Fiat Dino Coupé, the first rear design for the puzzle car:
The C pillars in all of your pictures do not match the picture Karn posted, FWIW.
It is actually the same car with a different roof, many italian designers did that trick in the 60-s. Of course I could find a picture of the 1968 Geneva Dino Coupé, but that would not be as interesting as Karn have allready showed a picture of that rear end.

This is is the front of the 1968 Geneva Fiat Dino Coupé (the puzzle version of the car):
(http://www.3jar.com/fiat/images/ginevra68.jpg)

This is a sideview of the 1967 Paris Fiat Dino Coupé (the non-puzzle version):
(http://www.3jar.com/fiat/images/studylinecoupe.jpg)

And here is another Fiat Dino Coupé by Pininfarina, this time the year was 1966, and there was two bodystyles:
(http://www.3jar.com/fiat/images/berlinetta67.jpg)
(http://www.3jar.com/fiat/images/berlinetta67_2.jpg)
(http://www.3jar.com/fiat/images/2seatercoupe2.jpg)
Title: Re: July Puzzle #8
Post by: porridgehead on July 12, 2006, 07:21:35 PM
Nice job with all the versions of the coupe.
Title: Re: July Puzzle #8
Post by: Otto Puzzell on July 13, 2006, 05:25:04 AM
Much more than the greenhouse and taillights are different. Look at the front bumper, headlight doors, under-bumper area, door handles, etc. I believe these to be two distinct, separate cars.

I'll accept 1968 Pininfarina Fiat Dino Coupé Ginevra (sp).

Title: Re: July Puzzle #8 - SOLVED! 1968 Pininfarina Fiat Dino Coupé Ginevra
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 27, 2009, 03:20:07 AM
Well, you were right, I was wrong. In Paolo Martin's own words, he refers to the Fiat Dino Geneva as an "adaptation of Dino Paris - needs more sports".

Title: Re: July Puzzle #8 - SOLVED! 1968 Pininfarina Fiat Dino Coupé Ginevra
Post by: porridgehead on April 06, 2009, 03:42:52 PM
Holy Delayed Explanation Batman!

If your explanation takes more than a year, you may be suffering from priapost syndrome. Please consult your doctor immediately.
Title: Re: July Puzzle #8 - SOLVED! 1968 Pininfarina Fiat Dino Coupé Ginevra
Post by: Allemano on August 30, 2010, 06:37:17 PM
The old pics are lost, so, here are new ones of this spectacular car:
Title: Re: July Puzzle #8 - SOLVED! 1968 Pininfarina Fiat Dino Coupé Ginevra
Post by: D-type on August 31, 2010, 03:08:59 PM
Surely that's a different car from the first post?
Title: Re: July Puzzle #8 - SOLVED! 1968 Pininfarina Fiat Dino Coupé Ginevra
Post by: Allemano on August 31, 2010, 03:19:28 PM
Of course it is, but the one I've posted was discussed in this topic and shown as well!

But if you like I add the other one, too.
Title: Re: July Puzzle #8 - SOLVED! 1968 Pininfarina Fiat Dino Coupé Ginevra
Post by: Tom_I on September 01, 2010, 03:01:00 PM
This caused a sudden flash of recognition. Here's another couple of shots of the 1967 car, from the Automobile Club of Italy's World Car Catalogue 1968.