2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica

Of the 559 Superamericas produced worldwide, only 43 are believed to have been ordered with the traditional six-speed manual gearbox, making this a rare and desirable Ferrari indeed. The HGTC package included 19" alloy BBS wheels with sport tires, composite ceramic Brembo brakes, red-painted brake calipers, improved engine intake tracts, a free-flow exhaust, and a sport-tuned suspension. The HGTC package transformed the spirited grand tourer into a legitimate track-ready car, evidenced by the sporting stance and stirring bark emanating from the special-tipped sport mufflers. Ferrari states that the HGTC package stiffens the spring rates by 35% in the front and 15% in the rear, while the rear sway bar is 73% stiffer. Adaptive suspension dampening of the proportional-valve shock absorbers is controlled by a switch in the cockpit, allowing “comfort” or “sport” settings for every road surface.

Resplendent in iconic Rosso Corsa livery with tan Daytona leather seats and carbon fiber trim and showing less than 2,600 miles, this well-optioned car must be among the most desirable Superamericas in existence. With the HGTC enhancements and the rare six-speed manual gearbox, this top-down Ferrari is a true driver’s car equally at home on the riviera or the racetrack.