Rod Stewart's 550 Barchetta For Sale at Ferrari of Atlanta

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The introduction of Ferrari’s 550 Maranello signaled a return to the company’s roots in the grandest fashion. Ferrari had been without a two-seat, front-engine V-12 coupe since the Daytona was discontinued in the early 1970s. The decision was made to revive the format as a replacement for their aging mid-engine, flat-twelve models. The result was a major improvement over the outgoing 512M in every way, as it boasted better performance, a larger and more comfortable interior, and a trunk and rear parcel shelf that could easily swallow enough luggage for a week-long road trip for two. Devoted customers, recognizing this return to the golden days of the late 1960s, were quick to place their names for an allocation with their local dealer.

Just as with the Daytona, Ferrari knew that a small number of these clients would be keen to purchase an open version of the new model. The Barchetta was first displayed at the 2000 Paris Motor Show, and it featured a shorter, more aggressively raked windshield, two-piece alloy wheels, an aluminum fuel-filler door, and a restyled trunk that was actually larger than that of the coupe. Additionally, all 550 Barchettas were equipped with racing seats, which were optional in the coupe. Unlike the Daytona Spider of old, the Barchetta was a true roadster, as it was equipped with a soft top substantial enough only for low speed use—Ferrari’s way of enticing their customers to have fun in the sun. Only 448 Barchettas were built, and they have become a “core” model for any Ferrari collection that includes recent vintages.

This 550 Barchetta includes a Carbon fiber steering wheel, Carbon fiber shift knob, Carbon fiber seat backs, Carbon fiber door sills, Scuderia shields, Alcantara dash, aluminum gas cap and modular Ferrari wheels. This specific car is #92 of 448 made. Owner history includes Rod Stewart and is presently part of a Georgia Ferrari Collection. The 550 is undergoing a major belt service in Ferrari of Atlanta's world recognized service department.​