1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet heads to charity auction

A rare 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet featuring coachwork by Pininfarina is headed for auction next year.

The car, which bears chassis number 5093, is undergoing a restoration by classic car expert Scott Bergan, and all proceeds from its sale will be donated to The Basic Fund, a charity that provides school scholarships for students from low-income backgrounds in the San Francisco Bay Area.

According to the listing, the car has been hidden away for decades, likely due to it being partially dismantled during the 1980s. It was originally painted silver and had a red interior, and like all 400 Superamericas, came with a 4.0-liter V-12 delivering approximately 335 hp. The engine has already received a rebuild as part of the restoration.

The car is believed to be among the first Ferraris sold in the U.S. after the Italian marque established a local sales division in 1964, though many examples had already been brought over by importers by that time. The original owner was Alfred Bloomingdale, an heir to Bloomingdale’s department store chain and co-founder of Diners Club.

The car was eventually purchased by Dan Curran, who left it and two other classic Ferraris to The Basic Fund after his death. One of those cars was sold already to fund the restoration of the 400 Superamerica.

Final dates for public viewing and the auction will be announced in due course.