With a long and grand tradition of building what can justifiably be referred to as supercoupes, in a style that is virtually unique to the famed Maranello automaker, the 1964 Ferrari 500 superfast was the brand’s crowning jewel, attracting a clientele of celebrities, royalty, and wealthy tycoons.

The 11th 1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast Production Model Goes Up For Bid

Harnessing 395 bhp, 4,962 cc in a five-liter Colombo V12 engine with three Weber twin-choke carburetors, four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with A-arms and coil springs, solid rear axle with parallel trailing arms and semi-elliptical leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, the Ferrari 500 represents the last generation of supercoupes produced between 1964 and 1966.

Featuring updated Pininfarina coachwork with a dart-like tapered nose, gracefully rounded tail, and glassy European greenhouse, the 1964 Ferrari 500 superfast readily achieves a top speed of 175mph with no particular special treatment on the part of the driver.

With only 36 examples built over a two-year period, the 1964 Ferrari 500 superfast is not only a revolutionary classic till this day, but also one of the manufacturer’s rarest production models. Purchased new as the 11^th superfast build, by British businessman and noble Lord James E. Hanson, the car showcases a host of customizations, including a redesigned passenger seat, a repositioned ashtray and window switches in accordance to Lord Hanson’s height, a Superfast script delete, and Blaupunkt stereo with electric antennae.

Available for bid through the esteemed RM Sotheby’s Auction house from 13^th to 15^th August 2020, the 1965 Ferrari 500 superfast is worth an estimated $2.5M.