Vehicle Description
Chassis No. ZFFGT61A050145418
As early as the 1950s, Ferrari had its sights set on the United
States as a key market for its opulent and low-volume machines.
When introduced at the 1955 Paris Auto Show, the Ferrari 410
Superamerica, with its Aurelio Lampredi-designed V12 enlarged to
5.0-liters and producing 335 horsepower, was more powerful and
expensive than any other road car of the day. A mere 82 examples of
the 410 and succeeding 400 Superamerica were built between 1955 and
1964, making them among the rarest and most distinctive models in
the company's history. Ferraristi rejoiced at the news of a new
model in 2005 which would reprise the famous Superamerica moniker,
unveiled to the press in the principality of Monaco as the 575
Superamerica.
Utilizing the 575M Maranello as a base, which itself was an
evolution of the highly successful 550 Maranello, the Superamerica
was equipped with a front-mounted 5.7-liter V12. Like its
forebears, power was increased over the 575M from 515 to 540
horsepower via higher-flow intake tracts, improved cylinder head
inlet ducts, and a new exhaust system with reduced back pressure.
Other technology inherited from the 575M included its revised front
aerodynamics, F1-style paddle-shifted transmission, adaptive
damping suspension system, and larger brakes. The exterior shared
its proportions and unmistakable Pininfarina-penned lines with its
predecessors, featuring a perfectly balanced long nose and
truncated rear deck. Seamlessly integrated into this familiar shape
was the Superamerica's centerpiece: a power-retractable
"Revocromico" roof panel.
Named for its backwards-rotating motion and electro-chromatic
glass, the large one-piece roof panel was cleverly designed to
rotate approximately 180 degrees on the axis of its rear edge,
coming to a rest on the rear decklid. The entire operation made
open-air motoring accessible in less than ten seconds, and because
the opened roof sat flush on top of the trunk lid, cargo space
remained unaffected in the opened or closed position. The sleek and
innovative mechanism was housed between two reinforced buttresses,
with the rear window doubling as a wind deflector with the top
down. In the closed position, a layer of electro-chromic film
embedded in the glass allowed the driver to select between five
levels of tint opacity ranging from complete transparency to the
darkest setting allowing for only one percent of light to filter
through.
In addition to a breadth of cosmetic options available through
Ferrari's Carrozzeria Scaglietti personalization program, the 575
Superamerica could also be had with optional performance packages.
The most desirable and expensive of these upgrades was the Handling
Gran Turismo Competizione (HGTC) package at a cost of over $21,000
in 2005. Featuring technology pioneered on the Ferrari 575 GTC GT1
race car, the package included massive six-piston carbon-composite
Brembo brakes, 35 percent stiffer front and 15 percent stiffer rear
springs, a 73 percent stiffer rear roll bar, a free-flowing sports
exhaust system, Bridgestone Potenza tires, and re-mapped suspension
and transmission software. Red-painted brake calipers and exposed
carbon fiber cabin inserts completed the competition-inspired
appearance of this highly sought after package.
This nicely-specified 575 Superamerica was completed in November
2005 and presents in its timeless original color configuration of
Rosso Corsa over Beige leather with optional contrasting red
stitching and Daytona-style seat inserts. Additional extra-cost
items specified at the factory included Scuderia Ferrari fender
shields, leather upholstery on the rear wall, a Becker six-disc CD
changer, and carbon fiber interior trim on the dash fascia, center
console, doors, steering wheel, gear lever, sill plates, handbrake
housing, and seat guard covers. A glovebox-mounted plaque serves as
a reminder that this is one of only 559 Superamericas produced for
the world market. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report
indicates that the original owner accepted delivery of their new
Ferrari in Fort Myers, Florida showing approximately 11 miles. The
car remained primarily on the East Coast over the next several
years, receiving recurring maintenance visits to Ferrari Maserati
of Long Island, New York, before being imported to Montreal, Canada
in March 2011. Remaining in Canada over the following decade, the
Ferrari continued receiving routine maintenance at Ferrari Maserati
Quebec and was driven sparingly, showing only 4,729 miles in
2015.
Still showing just under 5,000 miles at the time of cataloging,
this rare V12-powered Ferrari presents in excellent overall
condition, benefitting from a complete inspection and timing belt
service at an authorized Ferrari dealer in May 2023. An inspection
of the Revocromico roof in May allayed any concerns of its tint
functionality and states that, "it will go from light to dark and
back with the adjustment switch." Coveted for its more powerful
engine, innovative roof design, and exhilarating driving
experience, the 575 Superamerica remains one of the most
sought-after modern iterations of Ferrari's front-engined touring
formula. This example is made all the more desirable with its HGTC
performance package and superb color configuration, further
accentuated by a set of 19-inch five-spoke split-rim
magnesium-alloy Speedline wheels. The car comes complete with a
factory car cover, tonneau cover, owner's manuals, battery charger,
emergency tire inflator, and Schedoni leather tool kit.
