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The Ultimate Coachbuilt Ferrari of the Early 1960s
Exotic Coupe Aerodinamico Body with
Special Features
One of Only Seven Covered-Headlight,
Short-Wheelbase Examples
Faithfully Restored and Presented in Elegant
Original Livery
Certifed by the Ferrari Classiche Department

3,967 CC sohC 60º V-12 Engine
Three Weber 40 DCZ 6 Carburetors
320 BHP at 6,600 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox with Electric overdrive
4-Wheel Vacuum-Assisted Dunlop Disc brakes
Independent Front Suspension with Coil Springs
and Shock Absorbers
Rear Live Axle with Radius Arms, Semi-Elliptica

1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series I Coupe Aerodinamico

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At the 1960 Brussels Motor Show, Ferrari unveiled the latest evolution of its traditional, top-of-the-range gran turismo – the 400 Superamerica. Although it retained the hallowed Superamerica moniker of the outgoing 410 series, the new car shared little with its predecessor. To begin with, the 400 SA chassis – based largely on the well-developed 250 series – featured a number of noteworthy mechanical refinements, including four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes, telescopic shock absorbers, and a fully synchronized gearbox with overdrive.

The most significant change, however, was the powerplant. While the early “America” models had all used the Lampredi long-block, Ferrari ceased production of the motor in 1959 and instead employed a much larger variation of the Colombo V-12 for the newest Superamerica. Displacing four liters and topped by three substantial weber carburetors, the V-12 produced as much power as the outgoing 410 Superamerica and further benefited from improved low-rpm torque and ease of maintenance.
The debut of Pininfarina’s sensational Superfast II show car and 250 GT Sperimentale competition car in 1960 and 1961 inspired a distinctive line of coachbuilt bodies for the 400 Superamerica chassis. Many of the aesthetic features found on these aforementioned one-offs were incorporated into Pininfarina’s Coupe Aerodinamico. The result was one of the most extraordinary series of road-going Ferraris ever built.
While each Coupe Aerodinamico was handcrafted to individual tastes, each one benefited from elegant proportions; a large greenhouse; graceful, fluid lines; and a tapered tail section. Inside, the lucky occupants were treated to a sumptuous interior, replete with comfortable seats upholstered in Connolly leather hides; a spacious luggage platform; a fluted headliner; and an ample selection of auxiliary gauges to monitor the status of the magnificent machine.