Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina (2001)

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina (2001)

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina (2001)

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina (2001)

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina (2001)

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina (2001)

All Ferraris are limited edition pieces, some more so than others. With only 448 produced, the Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina is a very special car indeed. It is a salute to the 70th anniversary of the house that has styled more Ferraris than any other, the 50th anniversary of the two company's first joint endeavor, and a celebration of the Scuderia Ferrari's 2000 and 2001 World Championships for Formula 1 Constructors. With a shape and a name that harkens to the sports racers and legendary sports spiders of the 1960s, and all the technology of a modern Ferrari GT car, the Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina is perhaps the ultimate expression of a sun-lover's Italian automobile.

From every angle the Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina is exciting, and with the tasteful addition of Carrozzeria Scaglietti equipment as standard, it elegantly stands out from the crowd. The most striking aspect of the Barchetta is its open top. Its structure having been specially modified to maintain strength and rigidity on par with the Ferrari 550 Maranello, the Barchetta is designed for al fresco motoring; the removable roof panel is an occasional solution for leisurely driving in inclement weather. A Barchetta Pininfarina's fortunate owner will revel in the glorious sound of the 485bhp Ferrari V12, the stupendous dynamic sensations provided by driving, and the sheer joy of communing with nature from the road or track.