1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II
- Engine
- 4.96L V12, hybrid Lampredi/Colombo architecture (Tipo 208), 400 hp
- Colour
- Dark blue
Chassis 8565 SF is the 34th of 36 Ferrari 500 Superfasts constructed, and one of only 12 second-series examples, built in late 1965 and delivered in April 1966. Finished originally in Bleu Sera over Grigio leather, it left the factory with air conditioning, power windows, and power steering. Its first owner was celebrated California racing impresario and European car importer John von Neumann. Following several subsequent owners, a full restoration in 1993 reunited the car with its matching-numbers engine. A comprehensive refurbishment by Paul Russell and Company in 2006 preceded an acclaimed concours career, including a class win at Amelia Island in 2003, a 95-point score at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours, and the 2007 Amelia Award. All major drivetrain and body stampings confirm matching-numbers status.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$1,627,500
- —Auction saleSold US$2,225,000
- 1966-04-01 → 1973-04-01Factory deliveryJohn von Neumannpartial documentation
Prominent West Coast European car importer and racing figure; took delivery after assembly was completed at the Turin factory.
- 1973-04-01 →Acquisition unknownCharlie Hayespartial documentation
Described as an unconventional racing driver; owned the car until sometime before the end of the 1970s.
- 1979 → 1991Acquisition unknownCharles Borinpartial documentation
Calabasas, California resident who kept the car for roughly twelve years; had the bodywork repainted red and the cabin retrimmed in tan leather.
- 1991 → 2002Acquisition unknownFlorida-based ownerpartial documentation
During this custody period the matching-numbers engine was reinstated and a full restoration carried out, including a dark-blue repaint and cognac interior.
- 2002 → 2004Private saleCharles Morsepartial documentation
Seattle, Washington collector who exhibited the car at concours events; sold to Dr. Lyon in January 2004.
- 2004 → 2008-09-01Private saleDr. Ervin Lyonpartial documentation
Prominent New England collector based in Kensington, New Hampshire; commissioned a thorough refurbishment by Paul Russell and Company and entered the car in several major concours events.
- 2008-09-01 → 2010Private saleOregon-based collectorpartial documentation
Exhibited the car at a Beverly Hills concours and arranged additional mechanical attention through specialist dealers.
- 2010 →AuctionTexas-based collectorpartial documentation
Acquired the car at the RM Sotheby's Monterey sale; drove it sparingly over approximately twelve years of ownership.
- Date unknownPrivate saleSal di Natalepartial documentation
Hollywood-based dealer who handled the car toward the close of the 1970s; during this period the original engine was swapped for another correct Superfast unit.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent caretakerpartial documentation
Had mechanical work carried out in early 2024, covering carburetor and fuel-pump rebuilds; subsequently displayed the car at two 2024 concours events.
Competition
- 20032003 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance1st in Ferrari class
Exhibited by Charles Morse of Seattle; took the top prize within the Ferrari category.
- 2003Palm Beach Cavallino Classic
Attendance noted roughly ten months after the Amelia Island win, still under Morse's ownership.
- 20052005 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance95 out of 100 points
Presented by Dr. Ervin Lyon; achieved a near-perfect score from the judging panel.
- 2006Cavallino Classic
Exhibited in January 2006 under Dr. Lyon's ownership, prior to the Paul Russell refurbishment.
- 2007-03-012007 Amelia Island Concours d'EleganceAmelia Award winner
First major showing following the comprehensive Paul Russell and Company refurbishment; received the event's top honor.
- 20092009 Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance
Displayed in Beverly Hills by the Oregon-based owner after acquiring the car from Dr. Lyon.
- 20242024 Cavallino Classic
Shown by the current owner following a mechanical refresh completed in February 2024.
- 20242024 ModaMiami
Second exhibition appearance in 2024 under the current owner's tenure.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1979Bodywork
Exterior repainted red and interior retrimmed in tan leather during Charles Borin's ownership.
- 1993Engine rebuild
Matching-numbers engine (number 8565) reinstalled in the car, restoring correct drivetrain authenticity.
- 1993Restoration
Full restoration carried out concurrently with engine reinstatement: coachwork repainted dark blue, interior retrimmed in cognac leather.
- 2006RestorationPaul Russell and Company
Thorough refurbishment covering the full car, executed to a high standard in preparation for concours exhibition.
Work conducted at Paul Russell and Company in Essex, Massachusetts; directly preceded the 2007 Amelia Award win.
- 2024Mechanical
Mechanical freshening including carburetor rebuild and fuel pump rebuild carried out in February 2024.
Commissioned by the current caretaker prior to the 2024 concours season.
- —Modification
Original engine replaced with another correct Superfast unit (engine number 8083) while the car was in the hands of Hollywood dealer Sal di Natale.
The substituted engine is itself a proper Superfast motor; the original engine was retained separately.
- —MechanicalFrancorchamps of America / Ferrari of Beverly Hills
Additional mechanical work performed by Francorchamps of America and Ferrari of Beverly Hills while the car was owned by the Oregon-based collector.
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