Collectors are probably aware of the Ferrari ’400 Superamerica’ which we discussed in a post here.

What is not widely known, even among vintage Ferrari aficionado, is that Ferrari produced some convertibles of this already rare series. Only six short chassis or SWB convertibles were made. The car in the main picture is one such car.

Officially called a 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Cabriolet by Pininfarina. These cars, all 400 Superamerica’s were Ferrari’s top of the line car. It was the ‘Enzo’ Ferrari, or ‘La Ferrari’ of today – reserved for the top collectors, captains of industry and kings. Only the top customers of Ferrari would ever see a 400 Superamerica.

So when a convertible was presented – it was the icing on the cake.

This car above (main picture) is special in several ways.

To start off with it is extremely rare – only six were ever made. Secondly this car is the only known version with covered headlights. Third like most 400 Superamerica – only the finest materials (leather) and technology was used (disc brakes). The engine was a powerful 340hp, triple carburettor that made the engine of the Ferrari 250 california spyder look rather unimpressive. The car was the finest open – top Ferrari available in the 1960s. This splendid Ferrari is coming up for sale at RM Auctions in May in Texas. Only five years ago RM sold the car for €2.8m (presumably to the same family). What makes this interesting is that when it does get sold we will get a very good idea of the 5 year return of owning a rare 1960s Ferrari sportscar. 

(Main picture credit: RM Auctions. All pictures below credit RM Auctions)

Below the beautiful lines of this very rare Ferrari 400 superamerica convertible. Notice the chrome line that goes from the rear light all the way to the front.

The front of the car is equally as beautiful. It reminds you of the great styling found throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

The car is a dream from the side as well. Notice the very rare and original factory hardtop that comes with the car

It is not suprising that Pininfarina is considered the master of design. The car below is among the best of his work.

by Edmond Saran