Tidying up
It was one of the first ‘collections’ that we started more than a dozen years ago with the Ferrari 400 Superamerica. Not only has a lot happened since then, but the article, which can be seen here, has also become very confusing. But this model definitely deserves to be presented in a beautiful way – even though it is one of those Ferraris that no longer attract as much attention as they used to. But that’s the market: those collectors who can still remember, who have experienced for themselves, that a 400 Superamerica was the absolute pinnacle of automotive engineering, are becoming fewer and fewer for biological reasons. Today, interest is leaning more towards later models; the 60s are out, and the corresponding vehicles have to take a price hit. However, we are convinced that this will change again: quality always wins in the end.
Now, this Ferrari 400 Superamerica with a short wheelbase and as a Coupé Aerodinamico by Pininfarina is an old acquaintance. It is coming up for auction for the fourth time at RM Sotheby’s in Miami in 2025. It was sold for $1.65 million in 2008, then for $2.75 million in 2013 (Larry Solomon), and finally for $3.08 million in 2017 (Kevin Cogan). Now, 2.8 to 3.2 million dollars are expected, after a further restoration. The Ferrari’s life began as a show car at the 1961 Paris Motor Show, when it was still ‘Grigio fumo’ with a red interior; the first owner was Count Herbert Fritz Somsky, who was then living in Geneva. In the 70s, #2841 came to the USA, was then red with a black interior, received a Chevrolet rear end after an accident, was completely restored in 2003, painted in Blu sera, the interior became ‘naturale’.
A second 400 Superamerica, #4251, will also be coming under the hammer at Amelia Island; you can expect to see it here soon. Otherwise, our archive is always there.
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