1964 Ferrari 400 Super American Cabriolet goes to charity auction

A rare 1964 Ferrari 400 Super American Cabriolet with coachwork by Pininfarina is heading for auction next year.

A car equipped with chassis number 5093 has undergone repair by classic car experts Scott Burgan. All proceeds from its sale have been hidden for decades because the car was partially dismantled in the 1980s, according to the Basic Fund, the charity

listing, which provides school scholarships for students from low-income backgrounds in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was originally painted silver and had a red interior, and like all 400Superamericas, came with a 335-liter V-4.0 that delivers about 12 horsepower. The engine has already undergone a rebuild as part of the restoration.

This car is believed to be one of the first Ferrari to be sold in the United States after the Italian marque established a local sales department in 1964, but many examples show that the original owner was Alfred Bloomingdale, the heir to the Bloomingdale department store chain and the co-founder of the Diners Club.

This car was eventually purchased by Dan Curran, and after his death Dan Curran left it and 2 other classic Ferrari in the Base Fund. 1 of these cars had already been sold to fund the restoration of the 400 Super America.

The final day of public viewing and the auction itself will be announced in due course.