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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Ferrari 375 America Coupe by Vignale in burgundy with a silver-grey roof, front three-quarter studio view, showing the wide chrome egg-crate grille, headlamps recessed into nacelles in the front wings, chromed louvres behind the front wheel and aft of the side windows, Borrani wire wheels and a beige leather interior.
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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 America1953–1954Not separately recordedPresented Paris Salon 1953, produced through May 1954. 4,522cc Lampredi V12, 300 PS. 10 built (0293 AL – 0355 AL), plus 2 converted 250 Europas.
375 MM1953–1955Not separately recordedSports 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 outputs of 330–340 hp were quoted. Won the 1953 Carrera Panamericana; the 'Ingrid Bergman' coupé is the most famous example.
375 Plus1954Not separately recordedWorks 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.

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.
Auctions

Recent results

DateAuctionCarMileageResult
2022-08-20
RM Sotheby's
Monterey — Lot 321
1954 375 America Cabriolet by Vignale (chassis 0353 AL — one-off cabriolet)
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$7,595,000
Sold
2022-08-19
RM Sotheby's
Monterey
1953 375 MM Spider by Scaglietti (chassis 0366 AM)
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$7,485,000
Sold
2021-01-22
RM Sotheby's
Arizona — Lot 162
1954 375 America Coupe by Vignale (chassis 0327 AL)
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$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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    London & Cotswolds, UK
    Climate-controlled storage for high-value collector cars.
  • AutoVault
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    Essex, UK
    Dehumidified storage at 55% RH in purpose-built sealed buildings, with maintenance programmes and individual motor-trade insurance cover.
  • Hagerty Garage + Social
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    Miami, Van Nuys & Toronto
    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.
  • Intercity Lines
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    USA
    Enclosed transport with dedicated supercar handling.
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