Andrea Pininfarina, CEO of the famed Italian design firm and the man responsible for countless iconic automotive designs, died at age 51 when his Vespa collided with a car. According to an International Herald Tribune obituary, the driver of the car said, "I didn't see him. I was going slowly and I really didn't see him."
The grandson of company founder Battista "Pinin" Farina, Andrea was a giant in the design world. His creations included the Ferrari Testarossa, Maserati GranTurismo, and countless other watershed automotive designs. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Mr. Pininfarina's passing is an unfortunate reminder of how easily scooters and motorcycles can be missed by motorists; please remember to stay safe and visible when you ride.
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A bit of me dies every time we lose a fellow two wheeler, whether bicycle, scooter or motorcycle.
Great design house.
Ride safely everyone
WHAT A SHAME.. TALENTED MAN! VERY TALENTED… WHAT A LOSS TO THE HUMAN RACE
i give a moment of silence to another brother down. no matter the size of the bike we all know the day when we wonder if we wear a bullseye
This is very sad to hear. Drive safe people.