Chassis No. ZFFZR52B000124361 Engine No. 64215 Transmission No. 4294 From the 250 California to the 365 GTS/4 “Daytona” Spider, Ferrari has a rich history of building glorious open tourers which trace their roots back to the firm’s early sports racers of the 1940s and ‘50s. Many of these works of art were born from the long and fruitful partnership between Ferrari and Carrozzeria Pininfarina, the Torinese coachbuilder that, until 2012, was responsible for sculpting a majority of the marque’s landmark models dating back to 1952. In 2000, the Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina joined the ranks of these exclusive, open-top, front-engine V12 tourers when it was shown for the first time at that year’s Paris Motor Show. The Barchetta Pininfarina was intended to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of its coachbuilder, hence Pininfarina in its name, and was specifically designed to be reminiscent of its legendary forebears. No small feat. Pininfarina achieved this by taking the familiar shape of the 550 Maranello and removing the greenhouse, leaving only a traditional, open-top barchetta-style windshield nearly five inches shorter than that of the coupe. Up front, the 550’s long, artful hood and functional hood scoop remained unchanged, feeding air to the same 48-valve, 5.5-liter V12 producing 485 horsepower found in the Maranello. Other identifying exterior features of the Barchetta included its pronounced twin roll hoops behind the cockpit, an aluminum fuel cap, and Cavallino Rampante fender shields situated above its five-spoke, two-piece Speedline magnesium alloy wheels. The similarities to the Maranello continued inside, albeit with numerous exclusive touches hinting at the model’s commemorative nature. Carbon fiber race seats, optional in the coupe, were standard in the Barchetta, while the dashboard was trimmed in a unique black Lorica material. Exposed carbon fiber adorning the instrument panel, center console, and shift knob, as well as a plaque bearing the signature of Sergio Pininfarina and the car’s serial number rounded out the exclusive details in the cabin. The plaque in this particular European-market 550 Barchetta Pininfarina identifies it as the 383rd built in the 448-car limited production run. It is presented in the rarely-seen and highly attractive combination of Nero (black) paintwork over Pelle Rossa (red leather) interior. The focused cabin is highlighted by large carbon fiber racing seats with optional four-point racing harnesses contrasted by Nero (black) carpets. This elegant specification is further elevated by original accessories, including its owner’s manuals, Schedoni leather tool kit, emergency soft top and storage bag, leather-encased fire extinguisher, tire inflator, fitted car cover, and two sets of keys. The car was delivered new via Rothe Automobile Ferrari in Hamburg, Germany. The Service and Warranty book shows that the original owner of the Barchetta was MediGro Handels GmbH of Hamburg, with the warranty beginning on 15 January 2002. Subsequent service stamps indicate that the car was routinely serviced within the Ferrari dealer network under previous ownership, receiving services at 2,530 (2006) and 3,676 kilometers (2010). It should be noted that at some point in between these two services, the original odometer became defective and was removed at 3,013 kilometers shown (which is included in the sale) and exchanged for a replacement unit displaying zero kilometers. Under current Danish ownership, the car has been sparingly driven and lovingly maintained with a service invoice from Formula Automobile Kongens Lyngby, Denmark, showing extensive work in December 2021 at approximately 3,912 total kilometers. This included a Ferrari annual service, timing belt replacement, and full fluids change at a cost of over €30,000—with a “Ferrari Premium Certificate” verifying that the work was carried out. The service book shows two further services at Formula Automobile in February 2023 and January 2024, at approximately 3,916 and 3,918 total kilometers respectively—with just 3 additional kilometers traveled since the latter service. Furthermore, in June 2023, the Barchetta was issued Ferrari Classiche certification, with its Red Book confirming that the chassis, Tipo F133 A engine, and Tipo 168634 transmission/differential are the original, matching-numbers units. This 550 Barchetta Pininfarina is not only a celebration of Ferrari’s superb open-top V12 tourers of the past, but also represents one of the last open-top, front-engine V12 production cars equipped with a six-speed manual transmission ever built by the marque. Save for the 575 Superamerica, this spectacular limited-edition Barchetta signified the last opportunity to experience the click of the steel gearshift lever striking the aluminum shift gate while taking in the full bore of the howling V12 exhaust note from the open cabin. This Classiche-certified example has been meticulously maintained throughout its life, receiving service exclusively within the Ferrari dealer network and at authorized Ferrari service centers. Recent paint meter readings conducted by a Ferrari Classiche service center confirm consistent measurements across the bodywork, verifying that this exceptional Barchetta retains its original factory-applied Nero finish. With its low original mileage, uncommon color combination, and enviable cosmetic and mechanical condition, this is surely one of the finest investment-grade examples of the model currently on offer anywhere in the world.