VIN ZFFGT61A350145381
- Just 9,425 miles from new
- Factory HGTC package with revised suspension, sports exhaust,
split-rim wheels, and carbon-ceramic brakes
- Fully functional Revocromico glass roof with no
delamination
- Nero over Nero leather with red stitching, Daytona-style seats,
and Scuderia shields
- Accompanied by books, manuals, factory tools, car cover, roof
cover, and extensive service records
Ferrari's front-engined V12 grand touring lineage has long balanced
immense performance with genuine long-distance ability, and the
575M Maranello represented one of the most complete expressions of
that formula in the early 2000s. When Ferrari decided to create an
open version, it did not simply remove the roof. Instead, the
company developed the 575 Superamerica, a limited-production model
that paired the 575M's 5.7-liter V12 with one of the most inventive
roof systems fitted to any modern Ferrari.
The defining feature was the Revocromico roof, a single glass panel
with variable-opacity electrochromic tinting that rotated rearward
and settled neatly between the rear buttresses. It was an elegant
solution to a difficult problem, preserving the security and
weather protection of a closed car while allowing the Superamerica
to transform into an open grand tourer in seconds. Compared with
the more rudimentary soft-top arrangement of the 550 Barchetta, the
Superamerica was a far more complete and usable proposition.
Beneath the long hood remained Ferrari's naturally aspirated
5.7-liter V12, producing 533 horsepower and giving the Superamerica
a claimed top speed of 199 mph. The performance was formidable, but
the character remained unmistakably that of a grand touring
Ferrari, with effortless power, a broad operating range, and the
kind of composure that made the car just as suitable for covering
long distances as it was for enjoying an open road.
This 2005 example is one of approximately 170 U.S.-market
Superamericas from a limited production of just 559 cars. This 575
was delivered new through Ferrari & Maserati of Orange County, in
Costa Mesa, and has covered just 9,425 miles from new, presenting
in exceptional condition throughout.
Finished in Nero over Nero leather and red stitching with
Daytona-style seats, it has a particularly purposeful and cohesive
appearance. Factory Scuderia shields punctuate the front fenders,
while Daytona-style seats add a more traditional Ferrari touch to
the otherwise restrained cabin.
Of particular importance, this car was specified with the desirable
HGTC package. The package added revised suspension tuning, special
split-rim alloy wheels, a sports exhaust, and Brembo carbon-ceramic
brakes, sharpening the Superamerica's responses while preserving
the refinement expected of a front-engined V12 Ferrari. On an
already rare model, the HGTC package gives this example an
especially compelling specification.
The Revocromico roof was replaced under previous ownership at
significant expense and remains fully functional. Just as
importantly, the glass is free from the delamination issues that
can affect these cars, a major consideration on any
Superamerica.
The Ferrari is accompanied by its original books and manuals in
their leather wallets, factory tools, car cover, roof cover,
flashlight, and an extensive file of service and ownership records.
Together with the low mileage and careful preservation, these
details reinforce the sense that this car has been treated as
something special from the outset.
With its Nero-over-Nero presentation, factory HGTC package,
properly functioning roof, low mileage, and strong accompanying
documentation, this 575 Superamerica stands out as a particularly
desirable example of one of Ferrari's most distinctive and limited
production modern V12 grand tourers.
Offers welcome and trades considered.
