What: 2005 Acura NSX
Color: Imola Orange Pearl (imolaorangepearl; pearl effect UNI; Y536P; Acura)
VIN: WUA4BCFX9P7900806
Mileage: 13,000 miles
Bid Price: $164,747 at time of writing
CarFax: Link
Window Sticker: N/A
Location: Bethel, CT
Listing: Bring A Trailer
Acura didn’t have tailoring at the time this NSX was built, but we’re going to give it a pass anyway for representing an excellent and rare specification that is also low mileage and impeccably maintained from all appearances.
What: 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica
Color: Azzurro California (azzurrocalifornia; metallic uni; 524 / 666010; Ferrari)
Chassis #: ZFFGT61AX50142963
Mileage: 4,025
Price Estimate: $375,000 – $425,000
CarFax: Inquire with Auction House
Window Sticker: N/A
Location: Broad Arrow Auction at The Amelia, Amelia Island, FL
Auction Link: Link
Why We Love It:
Based on the 575 Maranello, Ferrari created a truly unique open-air version from 2005-2006 called the Superamerica. Uniquely, the Ferrari factory deployed a backwards rotating roof made from a single piece of electro chromatic glass. Flipping about 180 degrees on the axis perched near the top of the B-pillar, it came to rest on the top of the rear deck lid when fully opened. That aforementioned B-pillar was actually a reinforced buttress on each side, while the rear window operated as deflector when the top was down.
Just 559 cars were built, with this one built for the North American market in 2005. Even for such a rare car, it is an even more rare specification of Azzurro California over Blu Scuro leather and optional contrast stitching in Grigio Chiaro. Other options include Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, electric seats, High Power Hi-Fi audio system with six-disc CD changer. It also got the GTC Handling Package that came with 19-inch five-spoke split-rim magnesium wheels from Speedline, stiffer springs front and rear, and integrated roll bar, sports exhaust and carbon ceramic brakes with red brake calipers.
Originally registered in Quebec, the car then moved to Oahu Hawaii, Florida and California before its most recent home in Ohio.
The car is one of many cars to be sold at the Broad Arrow sale planned at The Amelia. Interested parties should inquire with Broad Arrow or attend the sale during The Amelia weekend.
What: 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Color: Paint to Sample Linen Grey Metallic (leinenmetallic; metallic UNI; 55; Porsche)
VIN: WP0CB299X5S765815
Mileage: 83,277 miles
Price at Time of this Writing: $44,911
CarFax: Link
Window Sticker: N/A
Location: Porsche South Bay, Hawthorne, CA
Dealer listing: Link
Why we love it:
We’ll never tire of 997 and older generation Paint (and Leather) to Sample Porsche models as this was a time before social media notoriety, when you either found out about the Paint to Sample program through a forum, or through your well-informed Dealer. In other words, if you had about $4,000, some level of patience and a vision, there was a good shot your newly ordered Porsche would be a one-off. This particular Tailored Driver, painted in Paint to Sample Linen Grey Metallic which was introduced in the late 80s, is almost a light Champaign when the sun hits it at just the right angle. Combined with Cocoa extended leather and a 6-speed manual, this early 997 is a downright intriguing proposition for the aspiring Tailored Driver who has $45,000 burning a hole in their pocket.
