Northern Italy is home to one of the most revered and appreciated car manufacturers globally, Ferrari. The Italians are known for their passion, style, and elegance, and most Ferrari vehicles represent the cultural nature of the Italians. The company has created some of the best game-changing cars in automotive history in different styles, including high-performance coupes and convertibles.
While the open-top is not uniquely Ferrari style, the auto manufacturer has managed to produce some of the most eye-catching open-top vehicles over the years. Here are ten of the rarest and most expensive convertible Ferraris.
9 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
Testa Rossa means redhead in Italian, and the fact that the car's engine top was painted red, the lovely pet name stuck almost immediately. The name was not the unique feature of this Ferrari; its engine was somewhat marvelous.
With a blend between the 250 Gran Turismo engine and the 500 TRC, the Testa Rossa carried a standard regulated 3-liter V12 that improved power considerably. With excellent handling and an astonishing price tag of 16.4 million, this Ferrari goes down in history as one of the highest-priced Ferraris in the world.
8 Ferrari 365 GTS By Pininfarina
The 365 GTS is one of the most gorgeous cars designed by Pininfarina. It was the successor to the 330 GTS, which was retired in 1968. Just as the 330 GTC and G.T.S. had received a lot of love from the customers, the spider's light and agile frame and better handling had the fans hooked from the moment it was unveiled.
The open-top opened from the back and was held secure by a light plastic cover. To underline the value of this 1960s Ferrari, all the 20 units produced were sold for millions and are now collector's items, with one of the GTS cars fetching a whopping $2 million on the market now.
7 Ferrari F60 America
A special limited edition in every sense, this Ferrari, with only ten units produced, is the rarest of all the modern Ferraris ever built. And one of the quickest, too, with a 0-60 time of 3 seconds flat. The massive 6.3-liter V12 engine throws out a boastful 730 horsepower. The fact that power goes to all four wheels and its capable transmission system to match makes the car a beast in every way.
The real highlight is the color contrast between the shiny blue exterior and the black and red interior. The F60 is in a class of its own in almost all aspects.
6 Ferrari SA Aperta
In 2010, Pininfarina turned 80. Ferrari chose to celebrate the milestone by building the special edition Ferrari SA Aperta. They made 80 unique units of the car. Much like the F60, the SA Aperta is a modern convertible that incorporates modern technology, raw power, and style to emerge as one of the genuinely stand-out models to feature the prancing horse badge.
The 670 CV model engine speaks for itself with its 661 horses and 475 lb-ft of torque. A manual six-speed transmission and AWD complete the power train. The classic Ferrari design and open-top supplement the entire package of the vehicle.
5 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet
340 horsepower from a V12 engine in the 1960s is akin to an all-electric vehicle in the same era; it was a big deal. That is why the 400 Superamerica was one of the most expensive vehicles of its generation when it unveiled at 7.6 million.
To cap the excellent functional specifications, the Superamerica featured an open-top and a body design that slightly deviated from the classic Ferrari D.N.A. It had a narrower body and a vintage look that almost resembled American muscle cars.
4 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
At a 17.5 to 18.5 million price tag, this Ferrari is one of the most expensive and rare breeds in the Maranello stable. S.W.B. stands for short wheelbase, and it differentiates it from the previous version of the vehicle, which featured a longer wheelbase.
Only 55 units of the S.W.B. were produced, making the vehicles a pretty rare catch in the current auction market, which explains their exorbitant price tag. Built from the track-ready 250GT, the S.W.B. delivered the same 140 mph top speed performance as its track mate.
3 Ferrari Testarossa Spider
Having reviewed the original redhead earlier, this spider version of the model certainly offers a more intriguing story than the true redhead discussed earlier. First off, the Testarossa Spider was built customized specifically for retiring Chairman Gianni Agnelli. The company did not mimic the earlier Testarossa.
The car featured silver paintwork, but Ferrari decided to keep the drop-top regardless of its waning popularity in that generation. The Testarossa spider is one of a kind in its age because only one unit was eventually produced.
2 Ferrari 330 GTS
The 330 GTS came with a front-mounted naturally aspirated 12-cylinder engine that produced 300 bhp. The car was exceptionally lightweight, with a curb weight of only 1297kgs.
The weight power ratio translated to a respectable top speed of 146 mph. With only 100 units hitting the market before modifications were introduced, the original 330 GTS is a pretty rare commodity in the current market.
1 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 N.A.R.T. Spyder
The N.A.R.T. Spyder was built to commemorate the North American racing team hence the N.A.R.T. initials. It was also made to offer a more affordable alternative to the 330 GTS, which was a bit high-end for most consumers. Ferrari was, however, not entirely convinced of the need for a competitor to the 330 GTS and only ended up producing ten units.
The resultant demand and supply forces over the years made the N.A.R.T. one of the most valuable and highly sought-after Ferraris. Though it was fitted with a 12-cylinder engine, the power output was not maximized at 296 hp; but the drop-top remains one of the most iconic Ferraris ever built.