2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina

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2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina
VIN: ZFFZR52AX10124389

Unveiled at the Paris Show in 2000, the 550 Barchetta Pininfarina was so named to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Ferrari’s coachbuilder and stylist, Pininfarina. A strictly limited edition of just 448 numbered cars were built, with the last leaving the Maranello factory in December 2001.

The 550 Barchetta Pininfarina was specifically designed to be reminiscent of legendary Ferrari road race stars of the likes of the 166 MM, the 250 GT California and the 365 GTS4 Daytona. The aim, in fact, was to create an open-top front-engined 12-cylinder with a retro feel to it. The 550 Barchetta Pininfarina was designed and developed to be a unique interpretation of Ferrari’s purest and most extreme sports cars. It was a deliberate and provocative departure from the rest of the range, and as such, it was made available only as a limited edition of just 448. Each car was numbered and its number displayed on a special in-car plaque signed by Sergio Pininfarina.

This car is number 411 of 448 made, and was originally purchased by Ronald B. Tonkin on January 10th 2002. If that name sounds familiar, it is because he is the owner of the Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo in Wilsonvile, Oregon. He would keep this car in his personal collection for a few years before it moved on to a California owner in 2005 with only 623 miles on the odometer.

Always a west coast car, it has been extremely well cared for and rarely driven. The Barchetta received a complete factory service at Ferrari of San Francisco only 200 miles ago. Since arriving at Canepa it has received a concours quality detail, and is ready for the next collector to acquire this very special Ferrari.

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