Open derivative of the 599 GTO — 80 cars honouring Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina.
Unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the 599 SA Aperta was the open version of the 599, produced in a run of 80 cars to mark Pininfarina's 80th anniversary and to honour Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina — the initials of whom give the model its name.
Mechanically it shares the 599 GTO's engine and gearbox, with chassis revisions to answer the open bodyshell; virtually no two cars were built to the same specification.
Combines the 599 GTO powertrain with an open Pininfarina body in a defined 80-car run at the anniversary of one of the marque's defining coachbuilder relationships. Provenance and specification uniqueness make each car a subject in its own right.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 599 SA Aperta | 2010 | 80 | 80 cars built. 599 GTO engine and gearbox — 5,999cc F140 V12, 670 cv (661 bhp) at 8,250 rpm, 620 Nm. Chassis revisions to answer the open body: ride height 10 mm lower than the 599 GTB, thicker rear anti-roll bar, recalibrated magnetorheological dampers. Body: more steeply raked windscreen, aluminium bootlid, carbon-fibre C-pillars, unique five-spoke wheels. Emergency-use manual soft top only. Dry weight 1,595 kg; kerb 1,705 kg. Virtually no two cars alike — commissioned individually through Ferrari's Tailor Made / Atelier programmes. |
Provenance is paramount on limited-series Ferraris. For the 599 SA Aperta specifically, provenance and Ferrari Classiche certification are paramount at 80 cars; confirm the soft-top and its stowage kit are complete, and treat every specification detail as unique to the individual car. Confirm Ferrari Classiche certification, chassis and engine identity, option-list documentation and continuous ownership record before any commercial discussion.
The SA Aperta's six-speed single-clutch F1 transaxle is a dealer-diagnosed system. Confirm clutch wear percentage, TCU fault history and hydraulic accumulator condition against a current authorised Ferrari diagnostic report.
The SA Aperta's second-generation carbon-ceramic discs are a model-specific item with a model-specific replacement cost. Inspect disc condition, pad wear and any thermal fatigue at the pad interface, and confirm parts availability with the dealer before purchase.
The SA Aperta carries carbon-fibre C-pillars, an aluminium bootlid, an emergency-use manual soft top and unique five-spoke wheels. Verify every model-specific part against the delivery documentation and reject a car whose aero and body hardware cannot be documented as original.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | RM Sotheby's Paris, Lot 143 | 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta | — | €995,000 Sold |
| 2026-01-06 | Mecum Kissimmee 2026, Lot S144 | 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta | — | US$4,950,000 Sold |
| 2026-01-06 | Mecum Kissimmee 2026, Lot S183.1 | 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta | — | US$2,420,000 Sold |
| 2025-12-05 | RM Sotheby's Abu Dhabi, Lot 407 | 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta | — | US$1,568,750 Sold |
| 2025-10-18 | RM Sotheby's Munich, Lot 148 | 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta | — | €1,439,375 Sold |
Open Pininfarina anniversary car with the 599 GTO powertrain in a defined 80-car run. Specification uniqueness, complete soft-top kit and Ferrari Classiche certification separate the strongest cars; provenance is the dominant variable.
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