In 2004, Ferrari introduced the 575 Superamerica, a limited series of 559 cars that reimagined the 575M as a convertible. Its name paid tribute to the Pininfarina-designed V12 GTs of the 1950s and โ60s, while it retained the 575Mโs 5.7-liter V12, six-speed paddle-shift gearbox, and core design.
The highlight was a groundbreaking electrochromic rotating roof by Leonardo Fioravanti, famed for designing the 365 GTB/4 โDaytona.โ Built with a carbon-fiber frame and photochromic glass, it allowed drivers to adjust light transmissionโfrom nearly full brightness to just 1%โbefore rotating back to sit flush with the boot in 10 seconds.
Buyers could also opt for the coveted Handling GTC package, derived from Ferrariโs GT race cars, which added carbon-ceramic brakes, titanium exhaust, stiffer suspension, recalibrated steering, and 19-inch wheels. Roughly 40% of Superamericas were fitted with this performance upgrade.
Currently up for grabs on RM Sotheby’s, this Ferrari Superamerica, originally finished in Bianco Avus over Sabbia with Nero Daytona inserts, is the only example delivered new to the US in this striking specification.
It was ordered with over $41,000 in options, most notably the highly desirable GTC package, which added carbon ceramic brakes, performance suspension, a freer exhaust, and modular 19-inch wheels. Inside, it features carbon fiber trim, Daytona-style seats with Nero piping, Sabbia leather on the rear firewall, and a hi-fi stereo with six-disc CD changer.
Originally sold through Boardwalk Ferrari in Texas, the car was registered in California with its first owner until 2008 before moving east and later to Florida, where it resides today. With fewer than 200 miles driven since its 2022 major service at Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale, this open-top V-12, in its one-off U.S. specification, is highly desirable collectorโs car.
Source: RM Sotheby’s
