Description
This is lot number 133 in the Bonhams Goodwood Members Meeting sale on April 14th 2024, please visit the Bonhams website for full details.
• One of just 63 examples supplied to the UK
• One of the lowest mileage examples available
• Stunning colour of Blu Mirabeau
In 2004, Ferrari released a limited run of 559 examples of a striking and innovative convertible version of the 575M: the Superamerica. Introduced in 2002, the 575M (Modificata) was an evolution of the acclaimed 550 Maranello. Styled by Pininfarina like its illustrious 'Daytona' predecessor, the 550 Maranello was similarly proportioned, adopting the classical combination of long bonnet, small cabin and truncated tail. Styling details such as the bonnet air scoop and hot air outlets behind the front wheelarches recalled the great competizione Ferraris of the past, in particular the immortal 250 GTO, while the tail incorporated Ferrari's characteristic twin circular lights.
Drawing its name from the iconic Pininfarina-designed Lampredi V12-powered GT cars of the 1950s and '60s, the Superamerica retained the 575M's 5, 748cc engine, six-speed gearbox, and running gear together with its general design while featuring a unique pivoting photo-chromic roof. The work of Pininfarina's chief stylist Leonardo Fioravanti, creator of the legendary 365 GTB/ 4 'Daytona', it was the first roof of its kind ever fitted to a production car and was built using a carbon fibre frame integrated with electro-chromic glass. The transparency of the glass could be adjusted from within the cabin to transmit varying amounts of light, letting in approximately the same amount of light as a conventional glass sunroof at its lightest setting and only 1% of the sun's rays at its darkest. With the press of a button, the Superamerica can be transformed into a convertible, with the roof rotating back to rest flush with the boot lid in just 10 seconds.
Purchased via Graypaul Nottingham in December 2006, this car was listed on the order form as having had one previous owner and 218 miles, finished in Blu Mirabeau with Nero leather interior. The car was subsequently serviced regularly, with service/ maintenance in 2007, 2009, 2012, and with the most recent service (including cambelts) by Dick Lovett in 2016 at 1663 miles at a cost of £3073. 38. The odometer now reads a mere 1664 miles, and the car has been stored in a heated garage in that time. Due to its period of static display, servicing may be required before further use. The car comes with its original service book pack, numerous old invoices, MOTs etc and a UK V5C.
