Announced at the Paris International Motor Show in 2010, Ferrari’s SA Aperta carried on the marque’s tradition of limited-edition drop-top V-12 grand tourers, which included the 550 Barchetta and the 575 Superamerica.

Intended to commemorate coachbuilder Pininfarina’s 80th anniversary, the SA Aperta’s nomenclature pays homage to Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina, who helped create so many iconic Ferraris over many decades.

Fittingly, only 80 examples were produced, and all were pre-sold by the time the car was announced publicly.

Although the SA Aperta is based on the 599 GTB, Ferrari reengineered the chassis to ensure it maintained a level of stiffness comparable to that of a closed-roof coupe with only a 37-pound weight penalty versus the GTB version—quite a feat for an open-top car.

To lend a sleeker look, the windshield was given a steeper rake and the suspension was modified to provide a lower ride height.

Two carbon-fiber fins behind the integrated roll bars recall the flying bu...