{"product_id":"ferrari-410-superamerica-berlinetta-chassis-0473-sa-1956-red","title":"Ferrari 410 Superamerica Berlinetta Chassis 0473 SA (1956) - red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; EDITION No. 51 - RELEASED 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; MASTERPIECE COLLECTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; LIMITED 333 PIECES\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY OF CHASSIS 0473 SA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1955 and 1959, the 410 Superamerica was Ferrari’s flagship road car. 35 were built across three series, most of which differed in detail from one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the standard Pinin Farina coachwork, several 410 Superamericas were manufactured with custom bodies. One such car was chassis 0473 SA; perhaps the most outlandish Ferrari of the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was commissioned by Bob Wilke of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilke owned Leader Card, a company that manufactured high quality envelopes, cards and packaging. He was also heavily into sporting automobiles; in addition to a fleet of super high end road cars, Wilke was patron of the Indy 500-winning Leader Card Specials for more than 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1951 and 1955, Bob Wilke commissioned five special-order Ferraris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first trio were two-tone Vignale Coupes: a yellow and dark blue 212 Export (0128 E), a black and dark green 212 Inter (0257 EU) and a dark red and silver 375 America (0327 AL).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the next pair, he turned to Ghia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late 1954, Wilke placed an order with with Ghia for a unique 375 Mille Miglia (0476 AM).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortly before the two-tone salmon pink and anthracite 375 was completed, Wilke appointed Ghia to create his second Speciale: a spectacular dream car based on Ferrari’s soon-to-be-released 410 Superamerica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe commission was placed in March 1955 and Wilke played a key role in formulating the design. He made several trips to Italy during the construction process which took about a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end result was perhaps the ultimate interpretation of futuristic 1950s styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0473 SA featured a short nose that was home to an oversize grille, V-type bumpers and inboard headlights. The grille and bumpers were chrome-plated as were the chunky swage trims that ran the entire length of each flank. The wheels were partially enclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the rear, Ghia added enormous knife-edge fins that housed stacked tail light clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright red aluminium body incorporated intricate compound curves and wraparound single-piece windscreens. Single exhausts per side exited through the large back bumper bullets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cockpit was upholstered with two-tone black and white leather seats and matching door panels. The dash had a raised central section to mimic the power bulge and no less than ten custom gauges. A massive chromed centre quadrant with six control levers was located above the transmission tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhia also fitted a unique deep dish wood-rimmed steering wheel with chrome-plated spokes plus matching boss and inner ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically, 0473 SA was enhanced with front disc brakes and an engine that had been bored out by an additional 200cc. Although output figures were never published, this 5.2-litre unit was thought to be rated at around 365bhp compared to 340bhp for the standard 410 Superamerica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop speed was said to be in excess of 170mph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0473 SA was displayed on Ghia’s stand at the 1956 Turin Motor Show which took place between April 21st and May 2nd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was subsequently delivered to Ferrari’s US importer, Luigi Chinetti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBob Wilke personally collected 0473 SA from Chinetti’s New York showroom and drove it back to Milwaukee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilke retained 0473 SA until his death in 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few years later, it was sold to family friend, Gary Wutke, who kept it until the mid 1980s when it joined the collection of John Mecom Jr. in Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autocult Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51927729242397,"sku":"ATC90363","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5912\/7837\/files\/IMG_1368_de300.jpg?v=1782389917","url":"https:\/\/touring-modelcars.com\/en\/products\/ferrari-410-superamerica-berlinetta-chassis-0473-sa-1956-red","provider":"Thomas Langejürgen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}