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The Best of Amelia Island 2015
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Sold for $6,380,000 on March 14, 2015 340 bhp, 3,967 cc 60-degree V-12 engine with three Weber 46 DCF carburetors, four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with double wishbones and coil springs, rear suspension with a live rear axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic shock absorbers, and four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 95.25 in Proceeds to benefit the owner’s foundation for the education of children The third of seven short-wheelbase Superamericas Fully restored to concours standards by Classic Coach and Greg Jones Formerly owned by Oscar Davis Matching-numbers example |
| 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Cabriolet by Pinin Farina | |
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The successor to the 410 Superamerica was the
400 Superamerica, and it boasted numerous improvements over its
predecessor. While the engine decreased in displacement from 5.0 liters
to 4.0 liters, the new unit introduced a number of benefits. The
5.0-liter V-12 was a “long-block” Lampredi-designed unit, while the new
4.0-liter engine was based on the Colombo single overhead-camshaft
engine that was first utilized in the 250 Europa GT. In order to
increase the capacity from 3.0 liters, the bore was enlarged to 77
millimeters and the stroke was lengthened to 71 millimeters, providing a
total cubic capacity of 3,967 cubic centimeters. Furthermore, a twin
coil and distributor ignition system was utilized, along with triple
Weber carburetors, granting the engine an improved 340 horsepower. |
