The Ferrari 500 Superfast is a flagship grand tourer manufactured by Ferrari between 1964 and 1966 with 37 built.[1] It featured a 5-litre V12 producing 394 hp.[2]
| Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
| Production | 1964-1966 37 produced |
| Designer | Pininfarina |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.0 L (4962.96 cc) Tipo 208 Colombo V12 |
| Transmission | 4-speed (Series I) 5-speed (Series II) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ferrari 400 Superamerica |
| Successor | Ferrari 365 |
Having previously been used as a title only for special projects, the 500 Superfast was the first production car with the title and the final version of the America-series of grand tourers. At the time it was Ferrari's most luxurious offering, costing £11,518 at launch.[3][4]
Series I
editThe first 25 units of the production run are known as Series I, being the baseline. It featured a 4-speed transmission with overdrive.
Series II
editThe last 12 units are known as Series II. They feature a new 5-speed transmission, different cooling vents behind the front wheels, a new clutch and different pedals.[1]
Chassis numbers
edit| Chassis no.[5] | Note |
|---|---|
| 5951SF | Prototype[4] |
| 5977SF | |
| 5979SF | |
| 5981SF | |
| 5983SF | |
| 5985SF | Sold in 2016 for $2,750,000.[6] |
| 5989SF | Sold in 2011 for $935,000.[7] |
| 6033SF | Sold in 2026 for $1,545,000.[8] |
| 6039SF | |
| 6041SF | |
| 6043SF | |
| 6049SF | |
| 6303SF | Sold in 2025 for $1,446,000.[9] |
| 6305SF | |
| 6307SF | |
| 6309SF | |
| 6345SF | Destroyed in a crash. |
| 6351SF | |
| 6605SF | Previously owned by the Shah of Iran. |
| 6615SF | |
| 6659SF | |
| 6661SF | |
| 6673SF | |
| 6679SF | |
| 7817SF | |
| 7975SF | Previously owned by the Shah of Iran. |
| 8019SF | |
| 8083SF | |
| 8253SF | |
| 8273SF | |
| 8299SF | |
| 8459SF | |
| 8565SF | Sold in 2024 for $1,627,500.[4] |
| 8739SF | |
| 8817SF | |
| 8897SF |
References
edit- 1 2 "Ferrari 500 Superfast Guide". Supercar Nostalgia. 2020-03-31. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "Ferrari 500 Superfast (1964) - Ferrari.com". www.ferrari.com. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "Ferrari 500 Superfast: the last temptation | Classic & Sports Car". www.classicandsportscar.com. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- 1 2 3 "1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II by Pininfarina | Monterey 2024". RM Sotheby's. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "500 Superfast - Index". www.barchetta.cc. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series I by Pininfarina | Monterey 2016". RM Sotheby's. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series I | Arizona 2011". RM Sotheby's. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series I by Pininfarina | Cavallino Palm Beach". RM Sotheby's. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series I by Pininfarina | Monterey 2025". RM Sotheby's. Retrieved 2026-07-25.