We review the US$1.75 million Ferrari Monza SPP1, inspired by the 1955 Monza 750
The limited-edition single-seater, plus a two-seater version, are both inspired by the luxury Italian carmaker’s 1955 Monza 750, writes Matthew DeBord
Ferraris are already exclusive, but there are some Ferraris that are more exclusive than others.
The newest prancing horses to join the Italian carmaker’s stable are the Icona Monza SP1 – with one seat – and SP2 – with two seats.
Only 500 will be produced, and they are set to cost about US$1.75 million apiece.
The Monzas evoke Ferraris long, long history in racing.
“The ... SP1 and SP2 are inspired by ‘barchettas’ [Italian for ‘little boat’, which refers to a small, open-topped sports car] of the 1950s,” Ferrari said last year when the cars were revealed.
“[They] were driven to victory in international motorsport, not just by official works team drivers from the Scuderia, but also by a legion of gentlemen drivers who, in those years, frequently found themselves wheel to wheel with legendary professional drivers of the era.”
I recently had a chance to visit Ferrari’s North American headquarters to look at the Monza SP1.
Check out how it went:
