A uncommon 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet that includes coachwork by Pininfarina is headed for public sale subsequent yr.
The automotive, which bears chassis quantity 5093, is present process a restoration by traditional automotive knowledgeable Scott Bergan, and all proceeds from its sale shall be donated to The Primary Fund, a charity that gives faculty scholarships for college students from low-income backgrounds within the San Francisco Bay Space.
Rebuilt engine of 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet bearing chassis no. 5093
In keeping with the itemizing, the automotive has been hidden away for many years, doubtless because of it being partially dismantled throughout the Nineteen Eighties. It was initially painted silver and had a crimson inside, and like all 400 Superamericas, got here with a 4.0-liter V-12 delivering roughly 335 hp. The engine has already obtained a rebuild as a part of the restoration.
The automotive is believed to be among the many first Ferraris bought within the U.S. after the Italian marque established an area gross sales division in 1964, although many examples had already been introduced over by importers by that point. The unique proprietor was Alfred Bloomingdale, an inheritor to Bloomingdale’s division retailer chain and co-founder of Diners Membership.
1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet bearing chassis no. 5093
The automotive was finally bought by Dan Curran, who left it and two different traditional Ferraris to The Primary Fund after his demise. A kind of vehicles was bought already to fund the restoration of the 400 Superamerica.
Last dates for public viewing and the public sale shall be introduced sooner or later.
