2005 Ferrari 575M Superamerica

Sold for $330,000 at 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey.
In 1956, at the Brussels Salon, Ferrari first used the Superamerica name on the 410 model. From that point on, the name was be associated with Ferrari's flagship models. The Superamricas offered world-beating performance with the highest available degree of luxury. The final 400 Superamerica was produced in 1964, and the name would lay dormant for over four decades.

In 2005, the name returned on a limited-edition convertible variant of the 575M Maranello that had been penned by Pininfarina. Ferrari gave the car a special 'Revocromico' roof, which was crafted of electrochromatic glass and carbon fiber. After pushing a button, the roof would rotate away in less than 10 seconds, with the rear window remaining in place to function as a wind deflector. The 575 Superamerica's roof panel rested on the rear deck when in the open position, allowing for adequate room for luggage in the trunk.

This example is an early production car that is believed to be only the second Superamerica built. The car was not delivered new to a dealership, but rather to Ferrari's North American headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, perhaps for press and promotional purposes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014