Ferrari 500 Superfast

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The 500 Superfast was Ferrari's flagship tourer that took off from where the 400 and 410 Super America series ended. It was Ferrari's ideal cruiser with a large-displacement V12 and ample cabin space. Twice as expensive as the more sporting 275 GTB, these cars were seldom ordered and only produced at a rate of two per month by Pininfarina. Bare chassis were sent to Pininfarina's workshop in Turin to be fitted with bodies and interiors. The body was fashioned in steel and was an updated version of the Aerodynamico shape first fitted to the Ferrari 400 range. It had an oval grill, protruding fenders and twin bumpers which were later adopted to Ferrari's entire range. What set this car apart was its unique rear end with an unusually long overhang that included a semi-fastback trunk and rear Kamm tail. Despite the enormous size, the grace of these elements made the design more elegant than the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 and 365 GT 2+2 which came afterward.

Inside, the passengers got a large greenhouse, adjustable seats, Connolly leather, a large luggage platform, fluted headlining, teak veneers and a wooden dash with a impressive spread of gauges. To further distinguish the Superfast from Ferrari's Ferrari 330 GT 2+2, a new SOHC engine was designed that displaced five liters. It produced 400 bhp which was more than ample for the heavy body, powering the car to 174 mph (280 kph). This was attached a 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The chassis were borrowed from the 330 GT 2+2 line.

Only 25 Series I Superfasts were constructed due to the enormous price and intricate detail work required from Pininfarina. First owners included Prince Bernard of the Netherlands, Shah Reza Pahlevi, Johnnie von Neumann, Colonel Ronnie Hoare and Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan. An additional 11 'second series' cars were made in 1967.

This car was ordered on 18 June 1964 and delivery was taken at the Maranello factory on 22 July 1965. The vehicle was specified in Blu Turchese (A.It.23.132) with Naturale - Beige (VM 3309) upholstery and an ivory headlining. The first registration was made on 10 August 1965 - GGK 6C.

Due to the dissatisfaction of the first owner (Harry Hyams) the car was re-purchased by Maranello Concessionaires and on-sold to Eric Hurst (Brook St Bureau) in 1966 and re-registered PUC 1. In 1974 the car was sold to Ken Bradshaw (secretary of the Ferrari Owners Club) who re-registered it as KSF 500. In 1982, it was sold to Dan Gidwaney (a prominent Rolls Royce collector) who had a mechanical and bodywork restoration undertaken by DK Engineering. The bodywork was repainted Rubino red. Mark Tippetts purchased the car in 1985 and it subsequently changed hands in 1992 when it was acquired by Ferrari aficionado Fabrizio Violati in 1985 and displayed for a period at Maranello Rosso. The Superfast is a stunning example of a true collectors Ferrari, and this RHD example with its remarkable colour combination, superb condition and "matching numbers" provenance is a special opportunity to join a very exclusive owners club.

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