1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II

8459 SFroadItaly

Engine: 5.0L V12 Colombo-derived, 395 hp
Colour: Light blue ('Blu Chiaro') over natural leather

The Ferrari 500 Superfast was among the rarest and most exclusive grand tourers of its era, with only 37 examples constructed between 1964 and 1966. Chassis 8459 SF, the 33rd produced and one of just eight right-hand-drive Series II cars, was delivered in April 1966 through Maranello Concessionaires to London stockbroker Jack Durlacher — himself connected to Rob Walker's celebrated racing operation. Powered by a five-litre Colombo V-12 producing 395 hp and fitted with unusual factory specifications including front-fender air ducts and no rear seats, the car was restored in 1981 in its original Blu Chiaro over Naturale leather and spent several decades in English ownership.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Estimate US$1,750,000 – US$2,000,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
→ 1966-04-02Factory delivery
Maranello Concessionaires
partial documentation
Prominent London-based Ferrari dealer who placed the factory order in 1965; Colonel Ronnie Hoare arranged delivery on behalf of the firm.
1966-04-02 →Factory delivery
Jack S. Durlacher
partial documentation
London Stock Exchange broker and financial backer of the Rob Walker racing team; this was his second new Superfast, ordered to improved specs after rejecting the first over paint quality. Registered the car as MPJ 5D.
1992 → 2007Acquisition unknown
Manoukian Brothers
partial documentation
English collectors who held the car for approximately 15 years while it remained in the UK.
2007 →Private sale
Current owner
partial documentation
Acquired the car as part of a personal collection following its sale by the Manoukian Brothers.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Nigel Dawes
partial documentation
Worcestershire-based vendor who offered the car for sale via a Thoroughbred & Classic Cars advertisement in November 1976.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Terry Hoyle Engineering
partial documentation
Carried out a full restoration in 1981 returning the car to its factory-correct Blu Chiaro over Naturale leather finish; unclear whether this was a custodial ownership or a trade restoration.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

1981Restoration
Terry Hoyle Engineering
Full restoration carried out in the correct original colour scheme of Blu Chiaro bodywork over Naturale leather interior.

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