2006 | Ferrari 575 Superamerica F1

•  Groundbreaking ‘Revocromico’ roof design

• One of only 63 right-hand-drive cars built 

• Powered by an all-aluminium, 540bhp V12

• Presented in Grigio Titanio with Beige interior

Thanks to its combination of a front-mounted V12 engine and an ingenious roof design, the Ferrari 575 Superamerica blended the Italian marque’s traditional GT formula with cutting-edge engineering.

Tastefully presented in Grigio Titanio with a Beige interior and Giallo instruments, this particular Superamerica is one of only 63 that were built in right-hand drive. It was delivered on 31 March 2006 to Eel Pie Recording Productions Ltd, which was based in Richmond upon Thames and had been founded by Pete Townshend of The Who.

Supplied new via Maranello Sales in Egham, the Ferrari has subsequently been serviced by official dealers such as Graypaul Nottingham, HR Owen and Dick Lovett Swindon, plus well-known independent specialists such as Joe Macari London and Simon Furlonger. Cambelt changes have been noted in the service record in 2012 (at 8807 miles), 2016 (9966 miles) and 2020 (10,418 miles).

The patented ‘Revocromico’ roof takes less than 10 seconds to fold back and rest flush with the boot lid, where it can be protected by a tonneau cover. The heated glass rear window then acts as a wind deflector and the boot capacity remains the same whether the roof is up or down. 

When it’s closed, the tint of the electrochromic glass panel can be adjusted via a switch on the centre console, from a lightest setting that’s like clear glass to a darkest setting that allows only one per cent of sunlight through.

Beneath the bonnet is an all-aluminium, dry-sump, 65-degree V12 that produces 540bhp – 25hp more than in the 575M Maranello coupé thanks to a revised cylinder head and intake manifold, plus a new exhaust system. It drives through a six-speed, Formula 1-style paddle-shift gearbox and gives the Superamerica near-200mph performance, with 60mph being reached in just over four seconds. 

Now being offered for sale complete with a full set of manuals and books in their original leather wallet, this Superamerica represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of these increasingly collectible limited-edition Ferraris.