Gregor Wenner
Specialist Consultant
LOT 142P
2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta Coachwork by Pininfarina Chassis no. ZFF72RDB000183444 Engine no. 177167
Estimate: CHF1,700,000 - CHF2,000,000
Lot 142P
One of only 80 cars built; Ferrari Classiche certified; under 4,300 km from new
2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta
2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta
2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Chassis no. ZFF72RDB000183444
Engine no. 177167
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Chassis no. ZFF72RDB000183444
Engine no. 177167
• Delivered new in France
• Two owners from new
• Full Ferrari service history
• Last technical inspection carried out in April 2024
• Books in original leather pouch
• Cancelled Swiss registration document
"The Ferrari 599 offers mind-blowing pace and handling. Quite possibly the best Ferrari of its generation. We'll spare the 911 Turbo the ignominy of comparison times, because the Ferrari has moved the game onto another level.
"There are the quick cars – those that nip below 10 seconds to 100mph, such as the Lamborghini Gallardo. Then there are the very quick cars, which post 0-100mph times beginning with an eight. But anything under eight seconds belongs to an elite group, and in gaining such membership, the Ferrari 599 has shaken the establishment like nothing in the past 20 years. Its 7.4sec average matches the time we recorded for the Pagani Zonda S. Rest to 60mph takes just 3.7sec." – Autocar.
The car offered here is one of the most exclusive of modern Ferraris, the 599 SA Aperta, of which only 80 examples were made. It is a development of the original 599 GTB Fiorano that had been introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006. The 599 GTB Fiorano took its name from Ferrari's famous test track and was the latest in a succession of models named after places associated with the marque such as Modena and Maranello. Its immediate predecessor - the 575 Maranello - had met with a mixed reception, disappointing those that had so admired the 550 Maranello, so Ferrari had some catching up to do in designing the 599.
Having favoured the mid-engined layout for its 12-cylinder road cars from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s, Ferrari surprised everyone by introducing the 550 Maranello. The latter's arrival in 1997 saw the Italian manufacturer return to its tradition of building front-engined V12 two-seater sports cars, resurrecting a line that had remained dormant since the demise of the 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' in 1974. The 599 was the latest in this noble line that stretched all the way back to the 250 GT SWB of the early 1960s. In designing the 599, Ferrari abandoned the tubular steel chassis of the 550/575, adopting a more advanced and lighter all-aluminium chassis of greatly increased stiffness. Styled by Pininfarina under the direction of Ferrari's Frank Stephenson, the 599 with its long bonnet, small cabin, raised haunches and aggressive stance seemed the very definition of the term 'sports car'. The body's aerodynamics were developed in the wind tunnel, where hours of testing ensured that the minimum of drag was combined with constant downforce regardless of set up, an important consideration in a 200mph road car. Styling details such as the front brake ducts and hot air outlets behind the front wheelarches recalled the great competizione Ferraris of the past while the tail incorporated Ferrari's characteristic twin circular lights.
The heart of any Ferrari is its engine, and the 599's 48-valve, 6.0-litre V12 was a reworked version of that found in the Enzo supercar. As installed in the 599, this state-of-the-art unit produced a staggering 612bhp at 7,600rpm with maximum torque of 448lb/ft at 5,600 revs. Weighing a claimed 1,690kg, the 599 has a power-to-weight ratio of 362bhp per tonne, far eclipsing the 291bhp/tonne of its 575 Maranello predecessor. Developed as part of Ferrari's Formula 1 programme, the paddle shift gearbox had become a feature of its range-topping sports cars and was available in its latest form for the 599, capable of changing gear in a mere 100 milliseconds. A conventional six-speed gearbox was available also.
Although active suspension had long been banned form Formula 1, its development for road cars had continued and the 599 came equipped with SCM magnetorheological 'semi-active' dampers. The latter's damping fluid changes in viscosity almost instantaneously when a magnetic field is applied, thereby altering the suspension characteristics. Damper controls were placed on the Formula 1-style steering wheel together with those for traction control and stability, as was the starter button. The 599's fortunate driver would find him/herself looking at a central analogue rev counter flanked by a similar speedometer and an electronic display screen for all other functions. Ferrari thoughtfully provided plentiful storage space within the sumptuous leather-trimmed interior.
In line with Ferrari's current practice, a succession of limited edition variants followed, the convertible version - the 599 SA Aperta - being announced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Conceived to honour designers Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina, it was built in a strictly limited edition of only 80. The Aperta used the more powerful (661bhp) engine of the 599 GTO, the road-going version of the track-only 599XX, which when released was Ferrari's fastest-ever road car.
Representing a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of these ultra-rare and exclusive Ferrari supercars, the Aperta offered here was delivered new via Ferrari Gauduel in Limonest, France and comes with the original purchase invoice dated 14th September 2011. First registered on 27th October 2011, the Ferrari is finished in Nero Daytona WB508 with original buffalo leather and yellow stitching, while other notable features include yellow brake calipers and carbon fibre in the doors and on the dashboard.
The car's first owner was a Swiss Ferrari enthusiast living in Plan les Ouates, Geneva. Our vendor is only the second owner, having acquired the Aperta in 2013. Scarcely driven, the car has covered fewer than 4,300 kilometres since delivery and is presented in commensurately excellent condition. The Aperta comes with full Ferrari service history commencing on 12th August 2013 at 2,818 kilometres when it was serviced by Ferrari Modena Cars in Geneva. Subsequent services were carried out by Niki Hasler AG, Ferrari Basel in September 2015 at 3,528km; September 2019 at 4,051km; and July 2022 at 4,104km. Related invoices are on file and the last technical inspection was carried out on 15th April 2024. The current odometer reading is under 4,300km.
One of the most desirable limited edition Ferraris of recent times, this superb 599 SA Aperta comes complete with roof; car cover and charger; Ferrari 'Red Book'; cancelled Swiss Carte Grise; Ferrari Certificate of Conformity; and the following books in their original leather pouch:
Hi-fi system warranty card
Sales and service organization
Servizio Assistenza Stradale
Notice d'Entretien
Carnet de Garantie
Ferrari key code card
Please note there is restricted bidding on this lot which requires enhanced bid verification checks. Please contact us at [email protected] or call +44 20 7447 7447 as soon as possible if you are planning to bid on this lot to prevent any last-minute delays.
Purple Paddle Lot: Veuillez bien noter que ce lot est soumis à des conditions spécifiques pour pouvoir enchérir nécessitant des vérifications supplémentaires. Si vous envisagez d'enchérir sur ce lot, veuillez nous contacter à [email protected] ou appeler le +44 20 7447 7447 dès que possible afin d'éviter tout délai dans votre enregistrement.
• Two owners from new
• Full Ferrari service history
• Last technical inspection carried out in April 2024
• Books in original leather pouch
• Cancelled Swiss registration document
"The Ferrari 599 offers mind-blowing pace and handling. Quite possibly the best Ferrari of its generation. We'll spare the 911 Turbo the ignominy of comparison times, because the Ferrari has moved the game onto another level.
"There are the quick cars – those that nip below 10 seconds to 100mph, such as the Lamborghini Gallardo. Then there are the very quick cars, which post 0-100mph times beginning with an eight. But anything under eight seconds belongs to an elite group, and in gaining such membership, the Ferrari 599 has shaken the establishment like nothing in the past 20 years. Its 7.4sec average matches the time we recorded for the Pagani Zonda S. Rest to 60mph takes just 3.7sec." – Autocar.
The car offered here is one of the most exclusive of modern Ferraris, the 599 SA Aperta, of which only 80 examples were made. It is a development of the original 599 GTB Fiorano that had been introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006. The 599 GTB Fiorano took its name from Ferrari's famous test track and was the latest in a succession of models named after places associated with the marque such as Modena and Maranello. Its immediate predecessor - the 575 Maranello - had met with a mixed reception, disappointing those that had so admired the 550 Maranello, so Ferrari had some catching up to do in designing the 599.
Having favoured the mid-engined layout for its 12-cylinder road cars from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s, Ferrari surprised everyone by introducing the 550 Maranello. The latter's arrival in 1997 saw the Italian manufacturer return to its tradition of building front-engined V12 two-seater sports cars, resurrecting a line that had remained dormant since the demise of the 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' in 1974. The 599 was the latest in this noble line that stretched all the way back to the 250 GT SWB of the early 1960s. In designing the 599, Ferrari abandoned the tubular steel chassis of the 550/575, adopting a more advanced and lighter all-aluminium chassis of greatly increased stiffness. Styled by Pininfarina under the direction of Ferrari's Frank Stephenson, the 599 with its long bonnet, small cabin, raised haunches and aggressive stance seemed the very definition of the term 'sports car'. The body's aerodynamics were developed in the wind tunnel, where hours of testing ensured that the minimum of drag was combined with constant downforce regardless of set up, an important consideration in a 200mph road car. Styling details such as the front brake ducts and hot air outlets behind the front wheelarches recalled the great competizione Ferraris of the past while the tail incorporated Ferrari's characteristic twin circular lights.
The heart of any Ferrari is its engine, and the 599's 48-valve, 6.0-litre V12 was a reworked version of that found in the Enzo supercar. As installed in the 599, this state-of-the-art unit produced a staggering 612bhp at 7,600rpm with maximum torque of 448lb/ft at 5,600 revs. Weighing a claimed 1,690kg, the 599 has a power-to-weight ratio of 362bhp per tonne, far eclipsing the 291bhp/tonne of its 575 Maranello predecessor. Developed as part of Ferrari's Formula 1 programme, the paddle shift gearbox had become a feature of its range-topping sports cars and was available in its latest form for the 599, capable of changing gear in a mere 100 milliseconds. A conventional six-speed gearbox was available also.
Although active suspension had long been banned form Formula 1, its development for road cars had continued and the 599 came equipped with SCM magnetorheological 'semi-active' dampers. The latter's damping fluid changes in viscosity almost instantaneously when a magnetic field is applied, thereby altering the suspension characteristics. Damper controls were placed on the Formula 1-style steering wheel together with those for traction control and stability, as was the starter button. The 599's fortunate driver would find him/herself looking at a central analogue rev counter flanked by a similar speedometer and an electronic display screen for all other functions. Ferrari thoughtfully provided plentiful storage space within the sumptuous leather-trimmed interior.
In line with Ferrari's current practice, a succession of limited edition variants followed, the convertible version - the 599 SA Aperta - being announced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Conceived to honour designers Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina, it was built in a strictly limited edition of only 80. The Aperta used the more powerful (661bhp) engine of the 599 GTO, the road-going version of the track-only 599XX, which when released was Ferrari's fastest-ever road car.
Representing a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of these ultra-rare and exclusive Ferrari supercars, the Aperta offered here was delivered new via Ferrari Gauduel in Limonest, France and comes with the original purchase invoice dated 14th September 2011. First registered on 27th October 2011, the Ferrari is finished in Nero Daytona WB508 with original buffalo leather and yellow stitching, while other notable features include yellow brake calipers and carbon fibre in the doors and on the dashboard.
The car's first owner was a Swiss Ferrari enthusiast living in Plan les Ouates, Geneva. Our vendor is only the second owner, having acquired the Aperta in 2013. Scarcely driven, the car has covered fewer than 4,300 kilometres since delivery and is presented in commensurately excellent condition. The Aperta comes with full Ferrari service history commencing on 12th August 2013 at 2,818 kilometres when it was serviced by Ferrari Modena Cars in Geneva. Subsequent services were carried out by Niki Hasler AG, Ferrari Basel in September 2015 at 3,528km; September 2019 at 4,051km; and July 2022 at 4,104km. Related invoices are on file and the last technical inspection was carried out on 15th April 2024. The current odometer reading is under 4,300km.
One of the most desirable limited edition Ferraris of recent times, this superb 599 SA Aperta comes complete with roof; car cover and charger; Ferrari 'Red Book'; cancelled Swiss Carte Grise; Ferrari Certificate of Conformity; and the following books in their original leather pouch:
Hi-fi system warranty card
Sales and service organization
Servizio Assistenza Stradale
Notice d'Entretien
Carnet de Garantie
Ferrari key code card
Please note there is restricted bidding on this lot which requires enhanced bid verification checks. Please contact us at [email protected] or call +44 20 7447 7447 as soon as possible if you are planning to bid on this lot to prevent any last-minute delays.
Purple Paddle Lot: Veuillez bien noter que ce lot est soumis à des conditions spécifiques pour pouvoir enchérir nécessitant des vérifications supplémentaires. Si vous envisagez d'enchérir sur ce lot, veuillez nous contacter à [email protected] ou appeler le +44 20 7447 7447 dès que possible afin d'éviter tout délai dans votre enregistrement.
Footnotes
L'une des 80 voitures produites, certifiée par Ferrari Classiche, moins de 4 300 km d'origine
Ferrari 599 SA Aperta Spyder 2011
Carrosserie Pininfarina
Châssis n° ZFF72RDB000183444
Moteur n° 177167 (moteur d'origine)
• Livrée neuve en France
• Seulement deux propriétaires
• Historique d'entretien complet chez Ferrari
• Dernière révision technique en avril 2024
• Livrets dans la pochette en cuir d'origine
• Document suisse d'immatriculation annulé
« La Ferrari 599 offre une vitesse et une tenue de route époustouflantes. Probablement la meilleure Ferrari de sa génération. Nous éviterons d'abaisser la 911 Turbo à un comparatif, car la Ferrari a placé la barre un cran plus haut. »
« Il y a des voitures rapides – celles qui descendent au-dessous des 10 secondes aux 100 miles par heure comme la Lamborghini Gallardo. Puis, viennent les voitures très rapides, celles qui établissent des temps aux 0 à 100 miles par heure commençant par un 8. Mais tout ce qui est au-dessous de 8 appartient à un groupe d'élite et, en entrant dans ce club très fermé, la Ferrari 599 a secoué ce petit monde comme personne depuis 20 ans. Ses 7,4 secondes de moyenne égalent les temps enregistrés pour la Pagani Zonda S. Le 0 à 100 km/h ne prend que 3,7 secondes. » – Autocar.
La voiture proposée ici est l'une des Ferrari modernes les plus exclusives, la 599 SA Aperta, une évolution de la 599 GTB Fiorano originale dont il ne fut construit que 80 exemplaires. Dévoilée au Salon de Genève en février 2006, la 599 GTB Fiorano devait son nom à la prestigieuse piste d'essai de Ferrari et était le dernier modèle baptisé de nom de lieux associés à la marque, comme Modena et Maranello. Son immédiate devancière - la 575 Maranello – avait reçu un accueil mitigé, décevant ceux qui avaient tant admiré la 550 Maranello, Ferrari devait donc rattraper le coup en concevant la 599.
Ayant privilégié le moteur central pour ses routières équipées d'un 12 cylindres depuis le milieu des années 1970 jusqu'à la fin des années 1990, Ferrari surprit tout le monde avec la 550 Maranello. Dévoilée en 1997, elle voyait le constructeur italien revenir à sa tradition des sportives à deux places à moteur V12 à l'avant, ressuscitant un type de modèle restée inexploité depuis l'arrêt de la 365 GTB/4 « Daytona » en 1974. La 599 était la dernière héritière de cette noble gamme qui remontait à la 250 GT châssis court du début des années 1960. En concevant la 599, Ferrari abandonnait le châssis tubulaire des 550/575 pour adopter un châssis tout aluminium plus moderne et plus léger et aussi bien plus rigide. Dessinée par Pininfarina sous la houlette du designer de Ferrari, Frank Stephenson, la 599 avec son long capot, son petit habitacle, ses hanches bien marquées et son allure agressive, semblait être la parfaite illustration de l'expression « voiture de sport ». L'aérodynamique de sa carrosserie avait été développée en soufflerie où des heures d'essai avaient permis de combiner la résistance minimale avec l'appui maximal en toutes conditions, une donnée essentielle pour une voiture capable d'atteindre les 320 km/h. Des détails de style comme les entrées d'air des freins et les extracteurs d'air chaud derrière les passages de roue avant rappellent les grandes Ferrari competizione du passé avec les feux arrière circulaires typiques des Ferrari.
Le cœur de toute Ferrari est son moteur et le V12 de 6 litres à 48 soupapes de la 599 était une évolution de celui que l'on trouvait dans la supercar Ferrari Enzo. Tel qu'installé dans la 599, ce bloc dernier cri développait 612 ch à 7 600 tr/min avec un couple maximum de 448 lb/ft à 5 600 tr/min. Pesant 1 690 kg, la 599 affiche un rapport puissance/poids de 362 ch/tonne, dépassant de loin les 291 ch/tonne de sa devancière 575 Maranello. Mise au point dans le cadre du programme de Formule 1 de Ferrari, la transmission par palettes au volant était devenue un accessoire de série sur ses sportives de route et, bien sûr, sur la 599, capable de changer de rapport en 100 millisecondes. Une boîte à six rapports conventionnelle était également proposée.
Bien que la suspension active ait été bannie de la Formule 1 depuis longtemps, sa mise au point sur les modèles de tourisme avait continué et la 599 était équipée d'amortisseurs hydrauliques magnétiques SCM « semi-actifs ». La viscosité du fluide amortisseur change presque instantanément lorsqu'on lui applique un champ magnétique, altérant ainsi les caractéristiques de la suspension. Le contrôle des amortisseurs était placé sur le volant de type Formule 1, à côté de ceux de la traction et de la stabilité, près du démarreur. L'heureux (-se) conducteur (-trice) d'une 599 se retrouvait face à un compte-tours central analogique, flanqué d'un tachymètre et d'un écran électronique pour toutes les autres fonctions. Ferrari a judicieusement prévu un vaste espace pour les bagages dans le somptueux habitacle habillé de cuir.
Selon la tradition Ferrari, quelques séries limitées ont suivi, la version cabriolet - la 599 SA Aperta – ayant été présentée au Salon de Paris 2010. Conçue pour rendre hommage aux carrossiers Sergio et Andrea Pininfarina, elle a été construite à seulement 80 exemplaires. L'Aperta faisait appel au moteur le plus puissant (661 ch), celui de la 599 GTO, la version routière de la 599 XX uniquement homologuée sur circuit, qui, lorsqu'elle avait été dévoilée, était la Ferrari de route la plus rapide de tous les temps.
Occasion probablement unique d'acquérir une de ces très rares et exclusives supercars Ferrari, l'Aperta proposée ici a été livrée neuve par Ferrari Gauduel de Limonest, en France, et est vendue avec sa facture d'achat originale datée du 14 septembre 2011. Immatriculée le 27 octobre 2011, la Ferrari est noir Daytona WB508 avec intérieur en cuir de buffle à coutures jaunes, avec d'autres caractéristiques remarquables comme les étriers de freins jaunes et des inserts de fibre de carbone dans les portes et le tableau de bord.
Le premier propriétaire de la voiture était un passionné de Ferrari suisse de Plan-les-Ouates, à Genève. Notre vendeur est seulement le second propriétaire, ayant acquis l'Aperta en 2013. Peu conduite, la voiture a parcouru moins de 4 300 kilomètres depuis sa livraison et se présente dans un excellent état. L'Aperta est vendue avec un historique d'entretien complet chez Ferrari commençant le 12 août 2013 à 2 818 kilomètres, lorsqu'elle fut révisée par Ferrari Modena Cars à Genève. Les entretiens suivants ont été effectués par Niki Hasler AG, Ferrari à Bâle en septembre 2015 à 3 528 km, en septembre 2019 à 4 051 km et en juillet 2022 à 4 104 km. Les factures correspondantes sont au dossier et la dernière inspection technique a été effectuée 15 avril 2024. Le compteur affiche moins de 4 300 km.
Cette superbe 599 SA Aperta, l'une des plus séduisantes édition limitée de Ferrari des temps modernes, est vendue avec son toit, sa housse, son « red book » Ferrari, sa carte grise suisse périmée, son certificat de conformité Ferrari et les manuels suivants dans leur pochette en cuir d'origine : Carte de garantie du système Hi-fi; organisation commerciale et service après-vente; Servizio Assistenza Stradale; notice d'Entretien; carnet de garantie; carte à code Ferrari.
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