2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta

KEY FACTS This Ferrari 550 Barchetta is a rare and highly sought-after modern classic open-top grand tourer, offered from long-term ownership. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.5-litre V12, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed open-gate manual transmission. This original Australian-market model was first registered in November 2001, and has been with the seller and the reportedly second owner for 15 years. The odometer indicates 28,285 km, which the seller warrants as the genuine total. This 550 Barchetta is number 308 of only 448 examples delivered worldwide, with just 42 of those being in right-hand-drive format and it is thought that only seven cars were designated for the Australian market. Build year: 2001 EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The 550 Barchetta was released to celebrate Pininfarina’s 70th anniversary and features a raked windscreen, roll-over hoops behind the rear seats, and a removable soft top roof. This example is finished in the iconic shade of Rosso Corsa, over a black and grey leather and Alcantara-trimmed interior, featuring embossed ‘Cavallino’ on the headrests, and satin-silver-toned and carbon-fibre trim. It rides on a set of 18-inch five-spoke split-rim alloy wheels, framing red Ferrari-branded brake callipers, and fitted with mixed tyres. Equipment includes xenon headlights, ‘Scuderia’ wing shields, carbon-fibre-backed bucket seats, a Ferrari-branded Becker stereo, automatic air conditioning, switchable sport mode, an analogue clock, and a carbon-fibre gear knob. A custom fibreglass hardtop has been created for the car, allowing greater practicality and all-weather usability. The car comes with the toolkit in a tan leather pouch, all the owner’s manuals in a tan leather wallet, the stamped service booklet, two keys, and a selection of maintenance invoices. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: the car has received prior paintwork relating to