by Mike –
This light green Ferrari with the dark red top was a real eye catcher and is the reason that it was on display as visitors entered the Gooding auction tent in Pebble Beach a few weeks ago. It was a beautiful attraction hinting at what else was inside.
This wonderful Ferrari 410 Superamerica sold at the Gooding auction for $5,087,500 USD.
The pre-auction estimate was $5,000,000 – $6,000,000.
1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series II Coupe
Gooding wrote,
Formerly the Property of Princess Soraya of Iran | Multiple Award-Winning Restoration
Coachwork by Pinin Farina
One of Only Six Short-Chassis Series II 410 Superamericas
Particularly Sporting and Muscular Pinin Farina Design
Purchased New by Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran
Extraordinary Provenance and History Documented by Marcel Massini
Multiple Award Winner at Top Concours and Ferrari Shows
Proceeds to Benefit the Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation
Technical Summary
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4,949 CC Tipo 126 SOHC 60º V-12 Engine
Three Weber 42 DCZ 3 Carburetors
340 BHP at 6,500 RPM
4-Speed Synchromesh Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Independent Coil-Spring Front Suspension
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
This Ferrari is certainly fit for a princess or even a king.
Update
Below is a photo of the interior just sent to me by Bruce Caron.
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Photos by Mike Gulett and Bruce Caron.
The colours just compliment the car so much. Is any more known about the colour, is it contemporary Ferrari or a custom colour by the restorer?
Vic,
I do not know the details of the color.
I looked at this car for about a half hour, half that time was spent looking for a paint flaw, I couldn’t see any with the naked eye, it was spectacular.
Forgot to add that the car looks much better in person, The lighting in the tent was poor at best and these pictures don’t do it justice.
The true color of this car is much different than it shows here, more silver than green.
This is an extraordinary restoration and obviously done by (enviable) master craftsmen – top of the line; the best work possible. Great eye for the smallest detail, in and out, top and bottom. Never able to afford one but compared to a “normal” 275GTB the achieved price is actually very modest.