This
auction is for an original Ferrari handbook supplement (Kurzanleitung) which would have been destined for an owner, in
the Germany market (and possibly
other German speaking), of a 575M Superamerica as an addition to the full standard handbook.
The
Superamerica, taking its name from the series of 12-cylinder models built by
Ferrari between 1960 and 1964, was a Limited
Edition convertible (only 559 cars in
total) derived from the 575M Maranello and introduced in 2005.
Its
most noticeable, and innovative, feature was the glass panel roof incorporating
electrochromic technology, which rotated 180 degrees about the tops of the
b-post pillars to stow away, laid flat, on top of the rear boot/trunk lid. The
glass technology and the manner of creating the ‘convertible’ were both firsts
for any marque of production car.
The
book, measuring 21cm x 10.5cm, opens
out concertina-fashion to 6 times this size allowing 10 small inner pages to hold the
information chosen by Ferrari from the main handbook. All of the text in this version is in German only.
This,
as the name conveys, is a shortened version of the full handbook bringing
together the instructions covering the main controls and functions of the car
but supplements the full handbook rather than, in any way, replacing it.
The factory catalogue number on the rear
‘cover’ reads Catalogo n 2250/05
(D) - 1a Edizione Aprile ‘05, but with no specific print quantity quoted.
The bracketed letter D, for Deutschland, is unusual for factory catalogue numbering but is consistent through the series of differing text versions of this book. However, in relation to the full catalogue reference, the wording retains the original Italian text.
This VERY
RARE (due to the Limited Edition production and country-specific market), more than 15 years old and owner-unused, book is in very good condition with minimal
markings of any kind.
Please feel free to contact me for any further
information on this item before bidding, or to discuss postage to required
destination.
Thank you for viewing this auction.
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This item weighs 25 grams before packaging.
PLEASE wait for my invoice for the best deal on postage & packing - multiple items will be combined for best value.
Airmail postage is limited to a maximum of 2.0kg including packaging. Discount for multiple-item purchases may not be possible for heavier items; please contact before bidding, making an offer or buying.
I prefer payment by PayPal, but will accept direct bank transfer to my UK account in GBP, or my Polish account in PLN.
My location is in Warsaw, Poland - and the item will be despatched promptly, and securely packaged, from here by airmail recorded delivery.