£1.28m
1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II by Pininfarina
RM Sotheby's • US • 18 Aug 2024
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£1,277,588
1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II by Pininfarina
US • 18 Aug 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast, chassis number 8565 SF, is a second-series example, one of only 12 produced with desirable features like three-louver fender vents and a five-speed gearbox. Originally owned by John von Neumann, it boasts a comprehensive restoration by Paul Russell and Company, a matching-numbers engine, gearbox, and rear axle, and an elegant color combination. With a rich history, including appearances at prestigious concours events, this Superfast offers a blend of rarity, performance, and collectibility.
Condition
8
While the car has undergone a comprehensive restoration and recent mechanical refresh, it has also passed through several owners and experienced some cosmetic changes over the years, including a repaint and interior reupholstering. Although the original engine has been reunited with the car, these factors suggest that while it is in excellent condition, it may not be in pristine, original condition.
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Manual
LHD
United States
8565 SF
1966
Auction
£1.28m
1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II by Pininfarina
RM Sotheby's • US • 18 Aug 2024
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
REDEFINING ‘SUPER’ Initially coined for a series of show cars and concepts, Ferrari’s “Superfast” nomenclature was finally applied to a production vehicle in 1964 with the introduction of the 500 Superfast.
Conceived as a luxurious, exclusive grand touring saloon, the new model was for all intents and purposes the ultimate development of Ferrari’s flagship Superamerica model.
While the Superfast coachwork was clearly developed from the outgoing 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico Coupe, the Tipo 578/65 chassis was derived from the 330 GT 2+2, ensuring the luxurious ride quality of a long wheelbase.
These dimensions were maximized with the removal of any rear seating, providing a remarkably roomy and elegant interior.
Luxury amenities included power windows and steering, sumptuous leather upholstery, and a teak-accented dashboard.
The Superfast’s 4,963-cubic-centimeter Tipo 208 V-12 was an extremely unique engine for Ferrari, combining elements of the Lampredi-designed tall-block racing ...
Price Analysis vs Other 500 Superfast Series IIs
£1,277,588
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,522,297
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,844,525
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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