Author: Steve Ahlgrim

Steve Ahlgrim cut his Ferrari teeth as general manager and vice president of FAF Motorcars, a former Atlanta-area authorized Ferrari dealer. Today he owns Italycars LLC, a Ferrari appraisal, inspection and consulting service. Steve is an IAC/PFA council member and judges Ferraris at many of the top concours. He has been writing for SCM since 2002.

1989 Ferrari F40

Throughout Ferrari’s illustrious history, few — if any — models have encapsulated the mystique of the Prancing Horse quite as succinctly as the F40. Outrageous in appearance, uncompromising in philosophy and otherworldly in performance, the F40 was everything a Ferrari should be. The tragic 1986 World Rally Championship season had […]

2015 Ferrari California T

This 2015 Ferrari California T has 25k miles and is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle. Finished in Nero over red-and-black leather upholstery, the car has Novitec exhaust and suspension components, 20-inch split-spoke alloy wheels, a limited-slip differential, carbon-ceramic brakes with yellow-finished calipers, […]

2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Introduced in 1996, the 550 Maranello designed by Pininfarina blended contemporary and classic design elements while paying homage to the iconic 365 GTB/4 Daytona. Presenting beautifully throughout, this U.S.-specification 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello is finished in Nero Daytona (Daytona Black) over a black leather interior. According to a CARFAX Vehicle […]

2011 Ferrari SP30 Berlinetta

From the earliest days of Ferrari, the Modenese firm openly catered to the individual wishes of its buyers. Ferrari was all too happy to tweak the mechanical specification for its more-influential customers, but the task of building a bespoke Ferrari was primarily left to coachbuilders — Pininfarina, Ghia, Bertone, Zagato, […]

2007 Ferrari F430 Spider

This 2007 Ferrari F430 Spider has been registered in New York and Oklahoma from new. Finished in Rosso Corsa over beige leather, the car is powered by a 4.3-liter DOHC V8 paired with a 6-speed F1 automated transaxle. The car is equipped with a black convertible soft top, 19-inch split-spoke […]

2022 Ferrari 812 Competizione

Few Ferraris of the modern era have generated excitement comparable to the furore surrounding the 812 Superfast — intended to replace the F12berlinetta — as it was revealed at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show. The 812 Superfast arrived amid great fanfare as Ferrari’s 2-seat, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive flagship model, and the fitment […]

1953 Ferrari 250 Europa

From its 1947 inception, Ferrari overwhelmingly relied on a Gioacchino Colombo-designed V12 that was successively developed from its original 1.5-liter displacement to 1.9-, 2.3-, 2.6- and 2.7-liter configurations. In early 1952, the engine was further enlarged with a single-cylinder volume approaching 250 cubic centimeters, and the resulting 2,953-cubic-centimeter engine became […]

2004 Ferrari Enzo

This exceptional example of Ferrari’s legendary, limited-edition supercar was delivered new from the factory via the famous French Ferrari importer Charles Pozzi in Paris to its first owner (since deceased) in Toulouse. The Enzo was delivered in September 2004 finished in Nero Daytona and is one of only 12 ordered […]

1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II

With its bodywork designed and built by Pininfarina, the 330 GT 2+2 Series I differed greatly from the preceding 250 GTE and the interim 330 America, as it was fitted with an unusual four-headlamp nose. The second-generation 330 GT 2+2, later dubbed the Series II, was introduced halfway through the […]

1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO

Engineer Giotto Bizzarrini was tasked with further refining the 250 GT berlinetta for the 1962 racing season. Bizzarrini’s result was the 250 GTO. Introduced at a press conference in February 1962, the 250 GTO was absolutely stunning. Power was provided by the latest development of the 3-liter Colombo short-block V12. […]