With a long and grand tradition of building what can justifiably be referred to as supercoupes, in a style that is virtually unique to the famed Maranello automaker, the 1965 Ferrari 500 superfast was the brands crowning jewel, attracting a clientele of celebrities, royalty, and wealthy tycoons. The 11th 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Production Model Goes Up For Bid Harnessing 395 bhp, 4,962 cc in a five-liter Colombo V12 engine with three Weber twin-choke carburetors, four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with A-arms and coil springs, solid rear axle with parallel trailing arms and semi-elliptical leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, the Ferrari 500 represents the last generation of supercoupes produced between 1964 and 1966. Featuring updated Pininfarina coachwork with a dart-like tapered nose, gracefully rounded tail, and glassy European greenhouse, the 1965 Ferrari 500 superfast readily achieves a top speed of 175mph with no particular special treatment on the part of the driver. With only 36 examples built over a two-year period, the 1965 Ferrari 500 superfast is not only a revolutionary classic till this day, but also one of the manufacturers rarest production models. Purchased new as the 11 th superfast build, by British businessman and noble Lord James E. Hanson, the car showcases a host of customizations, including a redesigned passenger seat, a repositioned ashtray and window switches in accordance to Lord Hanson's height, a Superfast script delete, and Blaupunkt stereo with electric antennae. Available for bid through the esteemed RM Sothebys Auction house from 13 th to 15 th August 2020, the 1965 Ferrari 500 superfast is worth an estimated $2.5M. The post The 11th 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Production Model Goes Up For Bid appeared first on LUXUO .