Chassis No. ZFFGT61AX50142963

As early as the 1950s, Ferrari had its sights set on the United States as a key market for its opulent and low-volume machines. Between 1951 and 1960, Ferrari crafted 62 bespoke vehicles dubbed Americas and Superamericas, with the Super prefix denoting enhanced engine output. Ferraristi rejoiced at the news of a new model in 2005 which would reprise the famous Superamerica moniker, unveiled to the press in the principality of Monaco and simply called the Ferrari Superamerica.

Utilizing the 575M Maranello as a base, which itself was an evolution of the highly successful 550 Maranello, the Superamerica was equipped with a front-mounted 5.7-liter V12. Like its forebears, power was increased over the 575M from 515 to 540 horsepower via higher-flow intake tracts, improved cylinder head inlet ducts, and a new exhaust system with reduced back pressure. Other technology inherited from the 575M included its revised front aerodynamics, F1-style paddle-shifted transmission, adaptive damping suspension system, and larger brakes. The exterior shared its proportions and unmistakable Pininfarina-penned lines with its predecessors, featuring a perfectly balanced long nose and truncated rear deck. Seamlessly integrated into this familiar shape was the Superamerica's centerpiece: a power-retractable Revocromico roof panel.

Named for its backwards-rotating motion and electro-chromatic glass, the large one-piece roof panel was cleverly designed to rotate approximately 180 degrees on the axis of its rear edge, coming to a rest on the rear decklid. The entire operation made open-air motoring accessible in less than ten seconds, and because the opened roof sat flush on top of the trunk lid, cargo space remained unaffected in the opened or closed position. The sleek and innovative mechanism was housed between two reinforced buttresses, with the rear window doubling as a wind deflector with the top down.

This striking left-hand drive, North American-market Superamerica was completed in May 2005 and presents in its rare original color configuration of Azzurro California over Blu Scuro leather with optional contrasting Grigio Chiaro stitching. Additional extra-cost items specified at the factory included Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, full electric seats, and a High Power Hi-Fi audio system with a six-disc CD changer. A glovebox-mounted plaque serves as a reminder that this is one of only 559 Superamericas produced for the world market.

In addition to the breadth of options selected by the first owner through Ferrari's Carrozzeria Scaglietti personalization program, the Superamerica could also be had with optional performance packages. Among them was the coveted GTC Handling Package as equipped on this example, which bestowed the car with 19-inch five-spoke, split-rim magnesium-alloy Speedline wheels, stiffer front and rear springs, an integrated roll bar, a sports exhaust, carbon ceramic brakes, red brake calipers emblazoned with a Ferrari logo.

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report indicates that the car was initially registered in Quebec, Canada, in August 2005. The next entry places the car on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, by 2011, with the report noting multiple service visits to Audi Honolulu through the early 2010s. Subsequent registrations and services show that the Ferrari spent time in Florida and California before being relocated to Ohio in 2022.

Still showing just 4,025 miles at the time of cataloging, this rare Superamerica remains one of the most sought-after modern iterations of Ferrari's front-engined touring formula. This example is made all the more desirable with its GTC Handling Package and superb color configuration. Furthermore, the car was recently treated to a major engine-out belt service courtesy of North Coast Exotics Inc. in preparation for the sale. This outstanding Ferrari is offered with a comprehensive binder of service invoices, owner's manuals, Schedoni leather tool kit, battery charger, air compressor, and Superamerica-specific carbon fiber roof cover and bag.