Description
This car is Lot 110 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at The Bonmont Sale on 29 June, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
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Available Friday 27 June from 13:00 until 19:00, Saturday 28 June from 10:00 until 18:00 and Sunday 29 June from 10:00, at The Golf & Country Club de Bonmont.
Lot 110
2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica
Registration no.
Chassis no. ZFFGT61Bthe details below
Less than 14, 000 km recorded
The fastest cabriolet in the world in 2005
Previous long term ownership
Cancelled Swiss registration document
In the noble line of V12 cabriolets, in 2005 the 575 M Superamerica followed in the footsteps of the 550 Maranello Barchetta of 2001. With its prestigious name borrowed from history, it innovated as the first Ferrari coupé-cabriolet. Announced at 199 mph, the 575 M Superamerica established itself as the fastest cabriolet in the world at the time!
Let us not forget that the Ferrari Superamericas of the 1960s were at the top of the automotive hierarchy, to an even greater extent than the "standard" range that filled the public with such wonder. Superamericas still offered the legendary V12 plus improved finishes. Not to mention that these Pininfarina bodies were always refined and were sold to world leaders. This would again be the case for the 575 M Superamerica.
To better understand the 575 M Superamerica we have to go back to 1996. The 550 Maranello once again offered a front-engined V12 at the top of the Ferrari range. It marked a strong return for a form of less ostentatious grand touring. The 550 Maranello can reasonably be compared to the purity of 365 GTB/ 4 and 275 GTB. In the marque's long tradition of GTs, we find a classic muscled profile sublimated by large, powerful haunches.
Launched in November 2002, the 575 M, for Modificato, modified, was the final, optimised version of the 550 Maranello. Among other improvements, its V12 offered 515 horsepower thanks to an increased engine capacity and the choice of a revolutionary F1 gearbox.
Presented at the end of 2004, the 575 Superamerica gave into the trend for coupé cabriolets with panache. Unlike the 550 Barchetta and its soft top, an intriguing pivoting roof system was used, which did not alter the car's profile at all. This roof system was patented by Leonardo Fioravanti, who is none other than the designer of the 365 GTB/ 4 Daytona! Under the bonnet is a 5. 75 litre V12 that reuses the configuration of the 612 Scaglietti, meaning 540 hp, an increase of 25 hp. The fastest cabriolet in the world crushes 0 to 60 mph in 4. 2 seconds. Furthermore, it has all the features of a large GT, with its driveability as disconcerting as it is exhilarating.
Delivered new on 3 August 2005 in Switzerland, this 575 Superamerica, endowed with the optional F1 gearbox, bears the iconic Rosso Ferrari livery, combined with a Tan Daytona leather interior with a black upper dashboard. The steering wheel is two-tone Tan and black. With only 13, 800 km from new, the car is still registered in Switzerland and has been in the hands of its previous owner for 11 years. It is accompanied by its documentation and a Swiss registration document.
Please note that the hydraulic system of the roof has a fault and will need to be checked. The roof however appears in very good condition.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
