Car Collector International
Classic · 1953–1955

Ferrari 375 (America, MM & Plus)

Lampredi V12 flagship line — America road GT, MM competition car and Plus works racer.

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Silver Ferrari 375 America coupé photographed in a studio, front three-quarter view showing the tall mesh grille, chrome bumper, faired-in headlamps with driving lights, side vent with Pinin Farina badge and centre-lock wire wheels.
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Overview

Why this car matters

The 375 family is Ferrari's Lampredi V12 flagship line of the mid-1950s: the 375 America road GT, the 375 MM sports racer and the 375 Plus works racer.

Successor to the Ferrari 342 America and immediate predecessor of the 410 Superamerica. Ferrari 340 (America, Mexico & MM) family cars sit alongside the 375 in the same Lampredi lineage — 4 of the 26 375 MMs were converted from 340 MMs.

Ferrari's mid-1950s Lampredi V12 flagship line — a single family that spans road, endurance and works competition, framed by the Ferrari 342 America on one side and the 410 Superamerica on the other. Chassis identity, sub-model, coachbuilder attribution and any period-competition record are decisive.

Variants

Range and production

VariantYearsProductionNotes
375 America1953–1954—Presented Paris Salon 1953, produced through May 1954. 4,522cc Lampredi V12, 300 PS. 10 built (0293 AL – 0355 AL), plus 2 converted 250 Europas. Per Ferrari.com.
375 MM1953–1955—Sports racer. 26 built including 4 converted from 340 MMs. Works cars used the 4,494cc F1-derived tipo 102 engine; customer cars used the 4,522cc tipo 108. Power 330–340 hp — sources conflict, Verify flag. Won the 1953 Carrera Panamericana; the 'Ingrid Bergman' coupé is the most famous example. Per Ferrari.com / Wikipedia.
375 Plus1954—Works racer. 4,954cc Lampredi V12, 330 PS with some raised to 345. De Dion rear axle. Won the 1954 Le Mans 24 Hours and the 1954 Carrera Panamericana.
Buyer's Guide

What to look for

Ferrari Classiche and chassis records

Any purchase should begin at Ferrari Classiche in Maranello. Confirm chassis and engine identity, coachbuilder attribution and every body- and engine-specific record before pricing. For the 375 specifically, verify the sub-model (America, MM or Plus), works-versus-customer engine tipo (102 or 108) on MM cars, coachbuilder attribution, any 340 MM conversion history on MM cars, and any period-competition record against Ferrari Classiche and marque-specialist sources.

Coachbuilder attribution and body-specific documentation

These early Lampredi Ferraris were bodied individually. Confirm the specific coachbuilder against Ferrari Classiche's records and period photography, and reject any car whose bodywork attribution cannot be documented.

Restoration history and originality

Restoration standard is decisive. Confirm the extent of any body, trim or mechanical restoration, the coachbuilder- and race-shop-competence of the shop that carried it out, and the originality of engine, gearbox and driveline against Ferrari Classiche's records.

Ownership continuity and provenance

Ownership continuity is a material value driver. Confirm the ownership record, matching identity of engine and chassis, and any period competition or concours record against the Ferrari Classiche archive.

Pricing

What to pay

Works competition cars
Works competition 375s are eight-figure entries.
Road-going 375 America
Road-going 375 Americas span approximately $2.5–7.6M on provenance and coachwork.

Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion

Ownership

Living with it

Typical mileage
500–2,500 miles typical
Service interval
Annual by time, plus marque-specialist inspection
Annual running cost
Specialist-dependent; contact a Ferrari Classiche-approved specialist for a per-car budget
Fuel economy
Not published
Insurance
Agreed-value classic-Ferrari policy with limited mileage and secure storage. Early Lampredi-engined Ferraris sit in the highest specialist tier of classic-Ferrari underwriting; chassis identity, coachbuilder and any period-competition record are material factors.

Ferrari Classiche and chassis records

Any purchase should begin at Ferrari Classiche in Maranello. Confirm chassis and engine identity, coachbuilder attribution and every body- and engine-specific record before committing to a purchase — for these cars, chassis histories are frequently entangled and require file-level verification.

Coachbuilder- and race-shop-competent restoration

Body, trim and mechanical work must be carried out by shops competent in the specific coachbuilder's construction methods and, on the competition cars, in period race-engine and driveline practice. Documented restoration history by an appropriate specialist is a material value driver.
Valuation

Current value bands by region

Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions

Works competition 375s are eight-figure entries; road-going 375 Americas span $2.5–7.6M on provenance and coachwork.

Auctions

Recent results

DateAuctionCarMileageResult
2014-06-27
Bonhams
Goodwood Festival of Speed
1954 375 Plus Spider Competizione (chassis 0384 AM, ex-works Le Mans / Mille Miglia)
★ world auction record for a Ferrari sports-racing car at the time
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£10,700,000 (~$18.2M)
Sold
2013-05-25
RM Auctions
Villa Erba
1953 340/375 MM Berlinetta Competizione
then a world record for a closed Ferrari at auction
—
€9,856,000
Sold
2022-08-19
RM Sotheby's
Monterey
375 MM
—
$7,485,000
Sold
2022-08-20
RM Sotheby's
Monterey
375 America
—
$7,595,000
Sold
2021-01-22
RM Sotheby's
Scottsdale
375 America
—
$2,557,000
Sold
Investment

Long-term outlook

Blue ChipHorizon: 10+ years

Ferrari's mid-1950s Lampredi V12 flagship line — a single family spanning road GT (America), sports racer (MM) and works racer (Plus), with Le Mans and Carrera Panamericana victories. Chassis identity, sub-model, coachbuilder attribution and any period-competition record separate the strongest cars.

Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.

Recommended

The trusted network

Specialists

  • Ferrari Classiche (Maranello)
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    Maranello, Italy
    Factory certification, chassis records and authenticity for classic Ferraris.
  • Ferrari Classiche-approved restorer
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    International
    Coachbuilder-competent body, trim and mechanical restoration for early Lampredi-engined Ferraris.
  • Concours preparation studio
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    International
    Concours-level detail, PPF and event preparation.

Storage

  • Windrush Car Storage
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    Cotswolds, UK
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  • Autovault
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    Bicester, UK
    Secure climate-controlled storage at Bicester Heritage.
  • Hagerty Garage + Social
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    USA (multiple locations)
    Climate-controlled storage in key US collector markets.

Transport

  • CARS UK
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    UK & Europe
    Enclosed event and concours transport across Europe.
  • Reliable Carriers
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    USA (national)
    Enclosed coast-to-coast transport for collector cars.
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    USA
    Enclosed transport with dedicated supercar handling.
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