2003 Ferrari 575 Maranello F1 Coupé

Registration no. A1 JWD Chassis no. ZFFBT55C000130849 Engine no. 72712

Footnotes

Introduced for 2002, the Ferrari 575M (Modificata) represented an evolution of the acclaimed 550 Maranello rather than an entirely new model. With the introduction of the 550 Maranello in 1997, Ferrari had returned to its tradition of building front-engined V12 sports cars, resurrecting a line that had remained dormant since the demise of the 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' in 1974. The heart of any Ferrari is its engine, and the 550 Maranello's 48-valve, 5.5-litre V12 developed 485bhp at 7,000rpm.

Styled by Pininfarina like its illustrious 'Daytona' predecessor, the 550 Maranello was similarly proportioned, adopting the classical combination of long bonnet, small cabin and truncated tail. Styling details such as the bonnet air scoop and hot air outlets behind the front wheelarches recalled the great competizione Ferraris of the past, in particular the immortal 250 GTO, while the tail incorporated Ferrari's characteristic twin circular lights. For the 575M, engine displacement grew to 5,748cc and maximum power to 515bhp, while transmitting it to the ground was a new six-speed 'paddle shift' semi-automatic gearbox, a technology that Ferrari had developed in Formula 1. Traditionalists could still order a conventional gated six-speed manual 'box if they preferred. When production ceased in 2005, 2,056 cars had been completed, of which 1,810 had the 'F1' transmission, 246 the manual alternative.

Finished in blue with Champagne leather interior, the 575M offered here has the 'F1' transmission and was sold new via Maranello Concessionaires to a Mr A Howarth of Kingston-upon-Hull on 21st March 2003. Originally registered 'YJ03 KHT', the Ferrari was purchased by the current vendor in March 2014 via Slades Garage of Beaconsfield. The stamped service book (14 stamps) was last stamped in 2021 at 43,000 miles by Carrs Ferrari of Exeter, the cam belts being changed at that time. Additional documentation in the history file includes copy MoTs dating back to 2010; copies of most bills from 2009 onwards; a V5C Registration Certificate; DVLA previous owners list; and a Ferrari Certificate of Conformity. A fresh MoT will have been obtained in March 2022. All books and tools are included in the sale.

Having covered only some 43,000 miles from new, this beautiful 575M represents a very rare opportunity to acquire a superb example of one of Ferrari's best ever V12 Grand Tourers. One of the best examples of its type currently available, it is a worthy modern-day successor to the Ferrari 'Daytona'.