Forty five years ago, Peter Kalikow purchased his first Ferrari. Back then, it was a used Ferrari 400 Superamerica convertible, but Kalikow’s latest addition to his Ferrari collection is neither used nor available at your local Ferrari dealer. Kalikow, who’s amassed a significant collection of Ferraris over the years, commissioned Ferrari to build him something unique: starting with a Ferrari 599, the company blended styling elements of the SA Aperta and the 575M Superamerica to create a one of a kind testament to Kalikow’s love for the brand.
The car’s most unique design feature may be its single piece, carbon fiber and glass roof assembly, which swivels and folds into a well covered by the carbon-fiber trunk lid. The finish is a color called Blu Antille, which matches the color of Kalikow’s original 1961 400 Superamerica cabriolet, and all carbon fiber components (such as the roof, front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser) are finished in a contrasting dark blue. The cockpit also features carbon fiber panels in dark blue, offset by rich tan leather seats and trim.
Ferrari insists that the car will remain one of one produced, but the design of the stowable roof may makes its way to a limited production variant of the Ferrari 599. If you want to see the car up close and personal, it will be on display at this weekend’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este, so hop on over to Italy’s Lake Como to have a look.
Source: Exotics and Luxury
Kurt Ernst has been passionate about automobiles and driving nearly his entire life. His early years were shaped working in the family service station, though his real passion was auto racing. After graduating from the University of Colorado, Kurt spent a year club racing with the Sports Car Club of America, before focusing on a business career in marketing and project management. Later, his passion for writing and the automotive hobby found him freelancing for a variety of automotive news sites, including Automotive Addicts and Motor Authority, where his work was syndicated and appeared in several national publications. Recognized as an expert in the automotive field, Kurt joined Hemmings Motor News as an Associate Editor in 2013, and in the years since has progressed to Editor, Hemmings Daily; Managing Editor for Hemmings Motor News, Hemmings Classic Car, Hemmings Muscle Machines, and the Hemmings Daily; and now, Managing Editor, Hemmings Auctions. Kurt was instrumental in organizing the Hemmings Motor News Concours d’Elegance from 2013-2019, and has served as a judge at this event and The Vintage Racing Stable Concours d’Elegance. A Skip Barber Racing School graduate and prolific writer, Ernst is also skilled in copyediting, project management, brand development, and public relations.
