1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Coupe Aerodinamico
- Engine
- 3,967 cc SOHC V12 with triple Solex carburetors, 340 bhp
- Colour
- 'Blu Sera' (evening blue)
Chassis 2841 SA is the seventh of only 17 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Coupé Aerodinamico bodies constructed by Pininfarina, completed in October 1961 and publicly debuted at the Paris Salon. Distinguished by open headlamps and Solex carburetors, it was delivered to its first owner in Geneva before eventually reaching the United States. A comprehensive restoration begun in 2003 brought the car to concours standard, and it has since amassed an exceptional competition record including multiple class wins, FCA Platinum Awards, and Best of Show honours at events including Concorso Italiano and the Cavallino Classic Middle East. A further cosmetic refurbishment costing nearly $100,000 was completed in 2023, returning the car to deep Blu Scuro coachwork with a Beige leather interior.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$2,800,000 – US$3,200,000
- —Auction saleEstimate US$2,800,000 – US$3,200,000
- —Auction saleSold US$3,080,000
- 1961-11-01 →Private saleCount Fritz Herbert Somskypartial documentation
Geneva-based Swiss aristocrat who acquired the car roughly one month after its Paris Salon debut. The car was subsequently exported to the United States and registered in Idaho at some point during his tenure or shortly after.
- → 1980Acquisition unknownWalter Harrispartial documentation
Fellow California resident who offered the car for sale in 1980; during his ownership the exterior was repainted red.
- 1980 → 1999-05-01Private saleGreg Garrisonpartial documentation
Television producer from Thousand Oaks, California, best recognised for his work on a prominent variety programme; purchased the car later in 1980.
- 1999-05-01 → 2007-12-01Private saleCharles "Skeets" Dunnpartial documentation
Prominent Ferrari enthusiast from Rancho Santa Fe, California, known for organising early marque gatherings. Commissioned a comprehensive restoration beginning in 2003, with mechanical work by Bill Pound and coachwork refinished in dark blue by Symbolic Motors.
- 2007-12-01 →Private saleVic Branstetterpartial documentation
Southern California collector who held the car only briefly before passing it to another enthusiast in the same region.
- → 2013-08-01Acquisition unknownCalifornia enthusiast collectorpartial documentation
Unidentified California-based enthusiast who maintained the restoration to a high standard; the car received an FCA Platinum Award during this period.
- 2013-08-01 → 2017Private saleWoodside, California collectorpartial documentation
Well-regarded collector who entrusted the car to marque specialist Brian Hoyt for an exterior refinish in a darker shade of blue; also obtained Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification during this period.
- 2017 →Private saleKentucky-based Ferrari collectorpartial documentation
Dedicated marque enthusiast who undertook an extensive concours campaign with the car, and in mid-2023 commissioned a substantial cosmetic and mechanical refresh costing nearly $100,000 at a specialist workshop in Arizona.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownBarry Le Favepartial documentation
California-based owner who held the car during the 1970s; resided in Santa Ana.
Competition
- 20012001 Palos Verdes Concours d'EleganceClass winner
- 20062006 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance99.5 points in judging
- 20072007 Cavallino ClassicPlatinum Award
Event took place roughly five months after the Pebble Beach showing.
- 2013-05-01Ferrari Club of America2013 Concorso Ferrari, PasadenaPlatinum Award
- 20142014 Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceClass award
- 2017-09-012017 Salon Privé Concours d'Elegance, Blenheim PalaceClass win, Best Ferrari Award, and Marquis of Blandford Award
- 2017-09-012017 Ferrari 70th Anniversary Concours d'Elegance, FioranoClass award
Held approximately one week after the Salon Privé event.
- 20182018 Cavallino ClassicClass award
- 20182018 Concours d'Elegance of America, Detroit
The car was exhibited; no award result specified in the text.
- 20182018 Cincinnati Concours d'EleganceBest of Show
- 2019-08-012019 Concorso ItalianoBest of Show
- 2019-10-012019 Las Vegas Concours d'Elegance
Car was warmly received; no specific award described.
- 2021Ferrari Club of America2021 Chattanooga Motorcar FestivalClass win and FCA Platinum Award
- 20222022 Cavallino ClassicPlatinum Award
- 20232023 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance2nd place in Ferrari Grand Touring class
First appearance after the mid-2023 restoration by Classic Performance Restorations.
- 2023-03-012023 Amelia Island Concours d'EleganceClass win
- 20242024 ModaMiamiClass win
- 2024Ferrari Club of America2024 FCA concours eventFCA Platinum Award
Specific event name not given in the prose.
- 2024-12-012024 Cavallino Classic Middle East, Abu DhabiBest of Show
Maintenance & restoration
- 2003RestorationSymbolic Motors
Comprehensive restoration commenced, encompassing mechanical rectification and a full exterior refinish in Blu Sera.
Mechanical work attributed to Bill Pound; coachwork refinishing carried out by Symbolic Motors. Commissioned by Charles Dunn.
- 2013BodyworkBrian Hoyt
Exterior refinished in a deeper shade of blue designated Blu Scuro.
Work undertaken on behalf of the Woodside, California collector.
- 2014Inspection
Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification awarded, formally confirming the car's authenticity.
Certification obtained the month following the 2014 Pebble Beach class award.
- 2023RestorationClassic Performance Restorations
Substantial cosmetic refurbishment costing close to $100,000, covering replacement of various seals, re-plating of exterior brightwork, and a full repaint in Blu Scuro.
Workshop located in Gilbert, Arizona; work commissioned by the Kentucky-based owner.
- —Bodywork
Exterior repainted from original grey to red; carried out at an unspecified time prior to or during Walter Harris's ownership.
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