1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica

Sold for $6,000,000 at 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach.
Unveiled in 1960, the 400 Superamerica was aimed at Ferrari's most exclusive clientele. With bespoke construction and exceptional power provided by a 340 horsepower version of Ferrari's 4.0-liter V-12, just 26 were produced through 1963. The Superamerica's unique shape broke new ground for Ferrari, with its aerodynamic lines from tip to tapered tail. Equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission and electric overdrive, the factory claimed a top speed of 164 mph.

This Ferrari Superamerica is a meticulously cared for original example which has only ever had minor repairs. It was the first SWB covered headlamp car built and was ordered through the Ferrari agent Mario Camellini for Count Giovanni Volpi di Misurata in 1961. The Count was the owner of the private Ferrari race team Scuderia Serenissima and he ordered the car with black paintwork, tan leather interior and rear wheel spats. It features an aluminum body by Pininfarina with customer requested upgrades: second battery in trunk, storage boxes behind driver's and passenger's seats, KLippan seat belts, storage pockets on back of seats, red safety lights on the rear of doors, removable headrests, pedal for headlamp flashing, lockable center console, Blaupunkt Koln radio, map light, blue lighting under dash, Bosch distributors, and 3 Weber carburetors. A request for a record player was rejected.

After a short period with later Italian owners it was bought by Mario's son Umberto Camellini in 1972. The car was enjoyed by the entire Camellini family until it was purchased by its current owner in February 2015.