Under the leadership of the brilliant Luca di Montezemolo, Ferrari moved away from mid-engine layouts for its V-12 grand tourers. Replacing the F512 M, the classically beautiful 550 entered production in 1996. With its long bonnet and short tail, the new front-engined flagship clearly harked back to Maranello greatest hits such as the 365 GTB/4 Daytona.

Given the almost universal critical acclaim garnered by the new model, Ferrari opted for evolution rather than revolution when it came to devising a successor. The 575M Maranello of 2002 gained subtly tweaked styling while the V-12 powerplant grew by 205 cc to 5,748.

Once again following the path laid by the 550 with its open Barchetta, Ferrari then introduced a limited-edition drop-top version of the 575M. Christened the Superamerica, in turn reviving a name from the 1950s and 1960s, the model featured a Revocromico rotating electric roof. The design employed a carbon fibre structure to support the glass panel, which could be tinted at the touch a button. Boasting 533 horsepower to result in a top speed of 199 mph, Ferrari marketed the car as the fastest convertible in the world. Just 559 were built.

Completed in January 2006, this left-hand-drive example was configured with a paddle-operated electro-hydraulic F1 six-speed transmission. Delivered to its first owner in Finland on 3 September and subsequently acquired by a French collector, the Superamerica was later sold to Japan and then registered to Dubai in May 2021. Around this time, the car reportedly benefited from an extensive timing belt service while the cracked original roof was replaced.

Acquired by the consignor in November 2023, this Ferrari is stunningly presented in Nero Daytona. The exterior is completed by 19-inch five-spoke split wheels and Scuderia shields set into the front wings. Meanwhile, the interior consists of dual-tone Rosso and Nero hide.

Showing 8,208 kilometres from new at the time of cataloguing, this Superamerica is ideally suited for marque enthusiasts seeking to combine effortless V-12 power with open-top motoring.