Gregor Wenner
Specialist Consultant
LOT 134
2006 Ferrari 575 Superamerica F1 Coachwork by Pininfarina Chassis no. ZFFGT61B000146040 Engine no. 101853
Sold for €368,000 inc. premium
Lot 134
Circa 3,500 kilometres from new
2006 Ferrari 575 Superamerica F1
2006 Ferrari 575 Superamerica F1
2006 Ferrari 575 Superamerica F1
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Chassis no. ZFFGT61B000146040
Engine no. 101853
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Chassis no. ZFFGT61B000146040
Engine no. 101853
• One of 559 built
• Delivered new in Germany
• Two registered owners from new
• Stunning colour combination
In 2004, Ferrari released a limited run of 559 examples of a striking and innovative convertible version of the F575M: the Superamerica. Introduced in 2002, the F575M (Modificata) was an evolution of the acclaimed F550 Maranello. Drawing its name from the iconic Pininfarina-designed Lampredi V12-powered GT cars of the 1950s and '60s, the Superamerica retained the F575M's 5,748cc engine, six-speed paddle-shift 'F1' manual gearbox, and running gear together with its general design while featuring a unique pivoting photo-chromatic roof. The work of Pininfarina's chief stylist Leonardo Fioravanti, creator of the legendary 365 GTB/4 'Daytona', it was the first roof of its kind ever fitted to a production car and was built using a carbon fibre frame integrated with electro-chromic glass. The transparency of the glass could be adjusted from within the cabin to transmit varying amounts of light, letting in approximately the same amount of light as a conventional glass sunroof at its lightest setting and only 1% of the sun's rays at its darkest. With the press of a button, the Superamerica can be transformed into a convertible, with the roof rotating back to rest flush with the boot lid in just 10 seconds.
Finished in Grigio Silverstone with tan leather interior, this stunning Superamerica was delivered via the official Ferrari and Maserati concessionaire, LUEG Sportivo of Meerbusch near Düsseldorf in Germany, to its first owner, a resident of Düsseldorf. As recorded in the accompanying original service book, LUEG also performed the pre-delivery check on 3rd February 2006 as well as a service in 2009 when the timing belt was renewed. Another service was carried out, again by LUEG, in May 2018 at 3,015 kilometres.
The Superamerica changed hands for the first time in June 2010, passing to the second owner in nearby Krefeld. Our vendor purchased the Ferrari in 2022 but never registered the car in his name; hence it has had only two registered owners from new, both of whom used the car very sparingly. The odometer reading (at time of cataloguing) is just over 3,500 kilometres from new. Importantly, while in the vendor's care the photo-chromatic glass roof was replaced at a cost of almost €68,000 excluding labour.
In virtually 'as new' condition, this Superamerica presents beautifully in its stunning colour condition and has a practically unmarked interior: importantly, none of the switches has the sticky surface common to many other Ferraris of the period. The car is offered with German registration documents; all books including the original service book in the original leather pouch; European Certificate of Conformity (in German) issued by Ferrari; and the invoice for the glass roof. One would be hard pressed to find a better example.
• Delivered new in Germany
• Two registered owners from new
• Stunning colour combination
In 2004, Ferrari released a limited run of 559 examples of a striking and innovative convertible version of the F575M: the Superamerica. Introduced in 2002, the F575M (Modificata) was an evolution of the acclaimed F550 Maranello. Drawing its name from the iconic Pininfarina-designed Lampredi V12-powered GT cars of the 1950s and '60s, the Superamerica retained the F575M's 5,748cc engine, six-speed paddle-shift 'F1' manual gearbox, and running gear together with its general design while featuring a unique pivoting photo-chromatic roof. The work of Pininfarina's chief stylist Leonardo Fioravanti, creator of the legendary 365 GTB/4 'Daytona', it was the first roof of its kind ever fitted to a production car and was built using a carbon fibre frame integrated with electro-chromic glass. The transparency of the glass could be adjusted from within the cabin to transmit varying amounts of light, letting in approximately the same amount of light as a conventional glass sunroof at its lightest setting and only 1% of the sun's rays at its darkest. With the press of a button, the Superamerica can be transformed into a convertible, with the roof rotating back to rest flush with the boot lid in just 10 seconds.
Finished in Grigio Silverstone with tan leather interior, this stunning Superamerica was delivered via the official Ferrari and Maserati concessionaire, LUEG Sportivo of Meerbusch near Düsseldorf in Germany, to its first owner, a resident of Düsseldorf. As recorded in the accompanying original service book, LUEG also performed the pre-delivery check on 3rd February 2006 as well as a service in 2009 when the timing belt was renewed. Another service was carried out, again by LUEG, in May 2018 at 3,015 kilometres.
The Superamerica changed hands for the first time in June 2010, passing to the second owner in nearby Krefeld. Our vendor purchased the Ferrari in 2022 but never registered the car in his name; hence it has had only two registered owners from new, both of whom used the car very sparingly. The odometer reading (at time of cataloguing) is just over 3,500 kilometres from new. Importantly, while in the vendor's care the photo-chromatic glass roof was replaced at a cost of almost €68,000 excluding labour.
In virtually 'as new' condition, this Superamerica presents beautifully in its stunning colour condition and has a practically unmarked interior: importantly, none of the switches has the sticky surface common to many other Ferraris of the period. The car is offered with German registration documents; all books including the original service book in the original leather pouch; European Certificate of Conformity (in German) issued by Ferrari; and the invoice for the glass roof. One would be hard pressed to find a better example.
Footnotes
Environ 3 500 km depuis l'origine
2006 Ferrari 575 Superamerica F1
Carrossée par Pininfarina
Châssis n° ZFFGT61B000146040
Moteur n° 101853
• L'une des 559 construites
• Livrée neuve en Allemagne
• Immatriculée depuis l'origine par deux propriétaires
• Magnifique harmonie de teintes
Ferrari lança en 2004 une série limitée de 559 exemplaires d'une éblouissante et innovante version cabriolet de sa F575M : la Superamerica. Lancée en 2002, la F575M (Modificata) était une évolution de la très appréciée F550 Maranello. La Superamerica, qui reprenait le nom des emblématiques GT à moteur V12 Lampredi des années 1950-1960, dessinées par Pininfarina, avait repris de la F575M son moteur de 5 748 cm3, sa boîte manuelle 'de F1' à six rapports et commandes par palettes, ses trains et sa conception générale, mais elle disposait en plus d'un original pavillon photochromique pivotant. Conçu par Leonardo Fioravanti, le patron du style de Pininfarina et auteur de la légendaire 365 GTB/4 Daytona, c'était le premier pavillon de ce type jamais monté sur une voiture de série ; il était constitué d'un vitrage électrochrome enchâssé dans un cadre en fibre de carbone. On pouvait régler depuis l'habitacle la transparence du verre et laisser filtrer différentes intensités de lumière, de la plus forte (celle transmise par les toits ouvrants vitrés traditionnels) à la plus faible (seulement 1% du rayonnement solaire). Un appui sur un bouton suffisait à transformer la Superamerica en un cabriolet en faisant pivoter vers l'arrière en seulement dix secondes son pavillon, jusqu'à ce qu'il s'insère dans la continuité du couvercle de coffre.
De couleur Grigio Silverstone sur un intérieur en cuir brun, cette magnifique Superamerica a été livrée à son premier propriétaire, un habitant de Düsseldorf, par les soins d'un concessionnaire officiel Ferrari et Maserati, LUEG Sportivo, de Meerbusch, près de Düsseldorf. Ainsi qu'en témoigne le carnet d'entretien, les contrôles préalables à la livraison ont été effectués le 3 février 2006 par LUEG, de même que l'entretien de 2009 lors duquel la courroie de distribution a été remplacée. Un autre entretien, toujours par les soins de LUEG, a eu lieu en mai 2018, à 3 015 km.
Cette Superamerica a changé de mains pour la première fois en juin 2010 et s'est retrouvée chez un deuxième propriétaire, à Krefeld, dans le voisinage. Notre vendeur l'a achetée en 2022, mais ne l'a jamais immatriculée à son nom, ce qui fait qu'elle ne l'a été qu'auprès de deux propriétaires, dont chacun ne l'a utilisée que très modérément. Son compteur n'affichait lors de la mise en catalogue qu'à peine plus de 3 500 km depuis l'origine. Il est important de noter que son vendeur a fait remplacer le pavillon en verre photochromique, pour un coût de près de 68 000 € hors main d'œuvre.
Cette Superamerica, 'comme neuve', est d'un aspect magnifique ; sa peinture est éblouissante et son intérieur est à peine marqué. Important à savoir, aucun de ses boutons ne présente cette surface collante fréquemment rencontrée sur les Ferrari de cette époque. La voiture est proposée avec ses documents d'immatriculation allemands, l'ensemble de ses documents de bord, dont le carnet d'entretien d'origine, dans une pochette en cuir elle aussi d'origine, et la facture du pavillon vitré. Il serait très difficile de trouver un plus bel exemplaire.
Saleroom notices
We are pleased to confirm that the roof and roof mechanism has been independently tested and no faults were detected, therefore the roof has not been replaced. Nous avons le plaisir de confirmer que le toit et le mécanisme du toit ont été testés de manière indépendante et qu'aucun défaut n'a été détecté ; le toit n'a donc pas été remplacé.
Additional information
Looking for a similar item?
Our Cars specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.
Find your local specialistSpecialist section
Auction Viewings
- 31 January 2024, 09:00 - 18:00 CET
- 1 February 2024, 09:00 - 18:00 CET
