1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast
- Engine
- 5.0L V12 Colombo, 395 hp
- Colour
- White (repainted; originally ivory)
Chassis 8897 SF is the final example of the Ferrari 500 Superfast series — the 37th of 37 produced and the last of eight built in right-hand drive configuration — delivered to Maranello Concessionaires in London on 6 August 1966. Powered by a numbers-matching five-litre Colombo V-12 producing 395 hp, it was specified with factory air conditioning, power windows, no rear seats, and three front-fender air ducts. Its documented history includes ownership by Swedish Ferrari collector Hans Thulin, alongside a 250 GTO and several Superamericas, and it retains its original engine and gearbox.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €1,635,000 (≈ $1.8M)
- 1966-08-06 →Factory deliveryMaranello Concessionairesfull documentation
Official UK Ferrari dealer and importer in London; received the car directly from the factory as the authorised distributor.
- → 1967-06-01Private saleHarold Samuelsfull documentation
First private owner; purchased via Coombs and Sons of Guildford and registered the car as KGH 8D; commissioned numerous bespoke modifications and corresponded with ex-Scuderia Ferrari driver Michael Parkes regarding improved driveability.
- 1967-06-01 →Acquisition unknownJack A. Pearcepartial documentation
Owner of J.A.P. Engineering; re-registered the car on his personalised plate JAP 1, added spotlights and bespoke cast alloy wheels, and had the car repainted in white.
- → 1985Acquisition unknownJack G. Crowtherpartial documentation
British stockbroker who drove the car at the Ferrari Club France/FOC UK joint meeting in 1971.
- 1985 →Acquisition unknownClive F. Deverellpartial documentation
London-based owner; no further detail on tenure length or disposition given.
- 1988 → 1993Acquisition unknownHans Thulinpartial documentation
Well-known Swedish Ferrari collector; kept the car alongside multiple Superamericas and a 250 GTO.
- 1993 →Acquisition unknownCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Consignor at this auction sale; the car showed 72,317 miles at recent inspection and had been examined by Ferrari Classiche.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownPhilipp Marcqpartial documentation
French owner who held the car between Deverell and Thulin; dates of acquisition and sale not specified.
Competition
- 1971Ferrari Club France / FOC UK Bugatti-Ferrari meeting at Mas du ClosDriver: Jack G. Crowther
Owner Crowther drove the car at this joint club gathering; no competitive result recorded.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
Several owner-requested modifications were carried out at the behest of Harold Samuels, including a heated rear screen, a built-in compass, a boot-mounted fuel cut-off anti-theft switch, and an uprated brake servo for lighter pedal feel.
Some of this work was undertaken in consultation with ex-Scuderia Ferrari driver Michael Parkes, then at Maranello Concessionaires; supporting correspondence is included with the car.
- —Modification
Additional spotlights and J.A.P. brand cast alloy wheels were fitted during Jack Pearce's ownership.
- —Bodywork
The car was refinished in a bright white, replacing the original Avorio paint, during Jack Pearce's period of ownership.
- —InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche inspected the vehicle, confirming retention of original special-order features and noting the absence of a stamped chassis number — a condition also observed on other right-hand-drive 500 Superfasts.
Inspection confirmed numbers-matching engine and gearbox. Ferrari Classiche certification was to be issued prior to delivery to the new buyer.
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