2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello

This 2001 Ferrari 550 is #92 of 448 Barchetta Pininfarina roadsters produced to celebrate the 70th anniversary of design house Pininfarina. The car was sold new in Germany and was imported in May 2002 to the US, where it was reportedly federalized. It is said to have been later owned by singer Rod Stewart in the 2000s and was sold on BaT in August 2022. The selling dealer acquired the car in 2023, and it has 9,200 miles. The car is powered by a 5.5-liter F133 V12 paired with a six-speed manual transmission and is finished in Argento Nurburgring over Nero leather. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, xenon headlights, Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, a black rain fly, 18″ multi-piece Speedline wheels, a gated shifter, carbon-fiber-backed seats, a CD stereo, and automatic climate control. This 550 Barchetta Pininfarina is now offered with the owner’s manual, service records, spare parts, a car cover, and a clean New Jersey title. The Barchetta Pininfarina debuted at the 2000 Paris Motor Show. Compared to the contemporary 550 Maranello coupe, it featured a more aggressively raked windshield, shortened A-pillars, added roll hoops, and an elongated rear section. A black rain fly was equipped from the factory and was recommended by the manufacturer for use at speeds below 70 mph. This example is finished in Argento Nurburgring (101/C) and features xenon headlights, fog lights, a hood scoop, Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, and a quad-exit exhaust. Replacement clear paint protection film was installed on the fenders and rocker panels in 2023. The 18″ multi-piece Speedline wheels wear replacement yellow prancing horse center caps and are mounted with 255/40 front and 295/35 rear Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. Stopping power is provided by cross-drilled and ventilated rotors at all four corners with calipers that were repainted silver in 2023. The brakes were also bled at that time. The cockpit features adjustable carbon-fiber-backed seats trimmed in Nero leather upholstery, which extends to the console, lower dashboard, door panels, and roll hoops. Interior amenities include a gated shifter, a CD stereo, and automatic climate control. A new air conditioning expansion valve was fitted in January 2022, and the ashtray assembly and passenger-side airbag cover were also repaired at that time. A badge on the carbon-fiber center console indicates that this car is #092 of 448 produced and features a facsimile of Sergio Pininfarina’s signature. The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a suede-trimmed instrument panel with carbon-fiber gauge surrounds. Jaeger instrumentation includes a 220-mph speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 9,200 miles, approximately 200 of which were added under current ownership. The 5.5-liter Tipo F133C quad-cam V12 was factory rated at 485 horsepower and 419 lb-ft of torque. A timing-belt service was reportedly performed by Ferrari of Atlanta in August 2020. Work in 2022 included a replacement left-side valve cover gasket, timing cover gasket, and engine mounts. The secondary air pump was replaced in 2023, at which time the air conditioning was recharged and the oil changed. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. A pair of factory-supplied helmets is included in the sale along with manufacturer’s literature, tools, service records, and a cardboard cut-out of Rod Stewart. The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists importation into the US in May 2002 with subsequent registration in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Montana, Canada, and New Jersey.