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 |  |  | Coupe Chassis Num: 08955 Engine Num: 08955 |
| Sold for $1,001,000 at 2011 Gooding & Company. | |||
Pinin Farina would end up designing a beautifully elegant and simple design to replace the car Motor Trend Classic would list at number one on its list, the 250. The car's beautiful styling would be mated with a powerful 3.3-liter Colombo V12 that was capable of producing upwards of 280 hp.
The 250 had its beginnings as car meant to compete in GT racing. Therefore, the car would be created around the necessary attributes of a successful GT racing car. Performance in both handling and horsepower was a must. It would be birthed from wind tunnel and track testing and would boast of a number of new innovative features.
Pinin Farina's new model would have some big shoes to fill if it was to succeed the 250. There was no doubting the success of the 250. Therefore, Pinin Farina wouldn't stray too far when it came to the body-styling of the 275. In fact, the 275 wouldn't necessarily be an outright replacement of the 250. It would end up being something more of an evolution with the model numbers becoming the difference.
The first model of the 275 would be introduced at the Paris Salon in 1964. Yet while the 275 was already something impressive, the GTB would be a whole new step up. In fact, the racing models of the 275 would more accurately depict the performance and nature of the GTB.
The upgrade of the GTB would be realized in the car's chassis and gearbox. The GTB would be the first Ferrari boasting of an independent rear suspension for its street cars. The car would also boast of a new five-speed rear-mounted transaxle. This was an integration of the transmission being directly mounted to the car's rear axle. This had many benefits, not the least of them being better weight distribution.
Amongst the 275 GTB line there would be two series. In 1965, a longer nose version of the GTB would begin production. One of the long nose GTBs would come up for auction at this year's Gooding & Company event in Pebble Beach.
Chassis number 08955 is an interesting and rare model of the Ferrari 275 GTB. In 1966, Ferrari would begin production of the 275 GTB/4. The '4' made reference to the 4-cam V12 that would be used in the GTB/4 instead of the previous two-cam arrangement. Chassis 08955 would end up being one of the last two two-cam model GTBs produced before the change over to the 4-cam model.
But the differences don't end there. Unlike previous models of the GTB, this particular chassis would have the benefit of time and would include such upgrades as the torque-tube arrangement instead of the CV-joint design that had been initially used.
After completion of the chassis it was delivered to Scaglietti in Modena who would mate the Pinin Farina-designed body. When finished, the car would be completed with a Rosso Cordoba finish and would be delivered with its beige leather upholstery and Borrani wheels to Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich.
Luigi Chinetti Motors would end up selling the car a Mr. Victor Little and the car would pretty disappear from view until the late-1970s when it would be restored by Steve Griswold, who was located in Berkeley, California.
The car would go on to end up in the care of Hal Sweeney, Jr. from 1978 to 1980. During those couple of years, Sweeney, Jr. would have the car tweaked with a six-carburetor setup.
It seemed the car would change hands about every couple of years until 1982 when David G. Walters of Allen, Texas would purchase the car. While the property of Mr. Walters, the car wouldn't really be seen until 1995, at which time it would become the property of Camilo Steuer.
In Steuer's hands, the Ferrari wouldn't lead a quiet life. The car would end up taking part in a number of tours and outings including the 1998 Tour Auto and the Tour de Espana. The car would later be seen at the Cavallino Classic in Palm Beach and the Prancing Horse Farm Millennium Ferrari Fiesta at Pocono.
The car would undergo restoration work of the engine and suspension in preparation of further tours and rallies in which the car would continue to take part up until its presentation for sale at this year's Gooding & Company auction.
Once considered, 'one of the most beautiful show Ferraris in the west', this rare late-model 275 GTB would end up garnering $1,001,000 at auction.
Sources:
'Lot No. 016: 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose', (http://www.goodingco.com/car/1966-ferrari-275-gtb). Gooding & Company. http://www.goodingco.com/car/1966-ferrari-275-gtb. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
Wikipedia contributors, 'Ferrari 275', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 4 June 2011, 21:51 UTC, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ferrari_275&oldid=432583484 accessed 25 August 2011
Wikipedia contributors, 'Ferrari 250 GTO', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 19 August 2011, 23:46 UTC, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ferrari_250_GTO&oldid=445741192 accessed 25 August 2011By Jeremy McMullen
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The Ferrari 275 series proved equally popular on both the street and the racetrack. It was offered in a number of body variants (most notably the long- and short-nose versions, with the long-nose designed for potential aerodynamic advantage for the long, high-speed courses) as well as both 2 and 4 overhead cam engines (with the 4-cam engine generally found in the long-nose configuration.) A few, all-alloy bodied versions were also sold primarily with dedicated racing livery as they also incorporated an engine tuned for racing, sliding Plexiglas windows, a larger fuel tank with outside quick-release filler, and fewer creature comforts as compared to the 'street' versions.
 |  |  | Coupe Chassis Num: 7927 Engine Num: 810/64 |
 |  |  | Coupe Chassis Num: 07197 |
This 1966 Black 2-cam 275 is one of 151, 3 Carb 275's made. It is a short nose, steel body car that was restored in Connecticut in 1974. The owner purchased the car in 2001 and upgraded the car since then. The car has just completed a total engine rebuild, engine compartment repaint and under-carriage restoration. The Quail is the first showing of this 275 GTB since it's recent restoration.
 |  |  | Coupe Chassis Num: 08163 |
| Sold for $1,540,000 at 2011 Gooding & Company. | |||
The car left the Ferrari factory in January of 1966 finished in argento (silver) with the interior upholstered in black leather. It was equipped with a left-hand-drive arrangement, three Weber carburetors, alloy Campagnolo wheels, safety belts and a radio antenna in the right rear fender. It was delivered new to the official Ferrari importer for Germany, Auto-Beck of Dusseldorf. It was first sold to Mr. Bucani who lived in Europe.
The car was exported to the United States in the early 1970s, where it was sold to Fred Denowitz of Pittsburgh, PA. In October of 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Bitone of Youngstown, Ohio purchased the car for their son, Robert, thinking it would be a strong incentive to finish college.
It spent several years with Robert Bitone, before control of the car was essentially handed over to a close friend, in whose care it would remain for at least three decades. It spent much of that time in the back of a Ferrari shop in Orange County. It is an original, unmolested time capsule that has just recently been returned to running order. It is well preserved and complete with rarely seen factory-delivered components, such as the radiator, washer bag, ground straps, carburetors and fuel lines. IN the trunk is the original spare, as well as a tool roll and books. The original keys are even with the vehicle.
There are Carello lamps, Talbot mirror, alloy wheels and Pirelli Cinturato tires.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2011
 |  | Coupe Chassis Num: 08697 Engine Num: 0006 |
| Sold for $1,320,000 at 2013 RM Auctions. | ||
In April of 1976, the car was shown at the Ferrari Owners Club Newsletter, U.S., where it was owned by John Doonan of Rockville, Maryland. It next passed to Neil Moody, of Evergreen, Colorado. In the mid-2000s, Mr. Moody commissioned a restoration of the Ferrari from Steven Bell's Classic Investments in Englewood, Colorado, which was said to have cost over $400,000. It was shown at the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic in January 2007, where it earned a Platinum Award.
In 2008, it was invited to be shown at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegnce. Mr. Terry Price of Gazelle, California, purchased the 275 GTB in September of 2008. That same month, ownership passed to its present owner.
The car is in show condition. The car has been seen at the 2009 Newport Beach Concours d'Elegance in Dana Point, California, the 2011 Desert Classic Concours in Rancho Mirage, California, and the 2012 Palos Verdes Concours.
The car remains in its as-delivered combination of Argento over Nero. In 2013, the car was offered for sale at RM Auction's sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. The lot was sold for the sum of $407,000 including buyer's commission.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
 |  |  | Coupe Chassis Num: 8057 Engine Num: 8057 |
| Sold for $2,365,000 at 2013 Gooding & Company. | |||
During the 1960s, one of the greatest sports cars of all time was introduced, the alloy-bodied 275 GTB. Around 24 and 30 of these lightweight examples were built for the company's most important clients.
This 'long nose' example is chassis number 8057 and is a second-series 275 GTB chassis with the improved CV-joint driveshaft and standard three-carburetor arrangement. The coachwork was handled by Carrozzeria Scaglietti. Originally calling for Argento and black upholstery, the order was changed prior to being executed, and this Ferrari was finished in the color scheme of Amaranto Roma Italver, a rich earthy red, with beige upholstery.
The Certificate of Origin was issued on January 4th of 1966 and the car was sold new to Officine Romanazzi ICAR S.p.A. in Rome. Registered as 'Roma 904271,' the 275 returned to Ferrari's Assistenza Clienti at Viale Trento Trieste in Modena, Italy, for service. At this time, the car was upgraded to the desirable six-carburetor arrangement and the original transaxle was substituted for a new unit, internal number 142.
On July 3rd of 1970, the 275 GTB was sold to its second owner, Mario Gastone Giulio Sorrentino, a 22-year-old who lived at Via Micheli 45 in Rome. Less than a year after purchasing the car, Sig. Sorrentino sold the car to Riccardo Billi Di Sandorno who, in turn, sold it to Mario Terrevoli on May 26. In October 1973, Sig. Terrevoli sold the Ferrari to Bruce Vincent Madden, an American who had residence at the Hotel Excelsior in Rome.
After coming state-side, it was sold to Sam Drummy, a record producer living in Los Angeles. Mr. Drummy retained the car into the early 1980s. After a decade in the United States, the 275 GTB returned to continental Europe when it was sold - via Jean-Jacques Bally - to Bernard Comte of Vaucresson, France. In September of 1983, the car took part in Ferrari Days, a four-day track and concours event organized by the Automobile Club Modena for pre-1970 Ferrari models. In 1987 it participated at the Club Ferrari France meeting at Mas du Clos.
In 1988, Swiss Ferrari enthusiast Carlo Perego purchased the 275 GTB and, during his four-year ownership, oversaw a comprehensive restoration. During the restoration, the Ferrari was refinished in Fly Yellow with black upholstery.
In 1992, it was sold to Jacques Levet of Paris and eventually received the Club Ferrari France Trophy for Best Restoration. The car remained in French ownership until 2005, when it was sold to Oliver Franz, a German collector living in St. Prex, Switzerland. In 2006, it was inspected and certified by the Ferrari Classiche department.
Recently, in the care of an English collector, 8057 participated in the 2010 Sudsteiermark Classic in Germany and, as recently as 2012, received a thorough detailing and service that addressed the engine, transaxle, suspension, exhaust, and braking system.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013
During the late sixties, Ferraris road-oriented berlinettas split in terms of design from their race cars. After the 250 short wheelbase berlinetta, the dual purpose road / race Ferrari seemed gone. This new distinction motivated Ferrari to manufacture more civil road cars having impressive specification. The first example of this new trend was the 275 GTB.
The 275 GTB/GTS was debuted in October 1964 at the Paris Salon. It was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scagliettie. The 275 GTB was based on the 250 GT Berlinetta Lusson and the 250 GTO. The GTS version drew styling from the 330 GT 2+2. Production continued through 1966.
The fastback Berlinetta coupe was the GTB series. This version was meant for driving on the road and at the track. The Open Spyder was the GTS series designed to replace the 250 California. This version was more comfortable and more suited for touring. Around 200 examples of the GTS were created during its two year production.
Being light, powerful and strikingly beautiful, the 275 was a very successful car for Ferrari. It sold well, with around 1000 examples made, and, as an afterthought, scored victories in endurance racing after the 250 LM was denied homologation.
By moving the transmission to rear of the car, better weight distribution was achieved. The engine used was a Colombo-derived V-12 engine that produced 260 horsepower in the GTS and 280 horsepower in the GTB. With the GTB version, an option was given to the buyer to purchase the vehicle with three or six Weber carburetors.
In 1965, Ferrari created three examples of the 275 GTB for the purpose of endurance motor sport racing. The vehicles were dubbed the 275 GTB/C and outfitted with a light-weight aluminum body, air vents for the brakes, six carburetors, and a 320 horsepower engine, and a few other minor mechanical modifications.
In 1966 the 275 GTB was re-introduced with a four-cam version of the V12. Six Webber carburetors aided in delivering around 300 horsepower. To cope with the new power, the GTB/4 was given wider tires and a ZF limited-slip differential. The 4 in the name GTB/4 represented the twin camshafts per cylinder bank totaling four. This was the first quad-cam road-going Ferrari ever created. It was easily distinguished by its bulge in the hood. During its production run lasting until 1968, around 320 examples of the 275 GTB/4 were created.
The 275 P and P2 were purpose built to Capture the World Championship and in the process beat Ford. The 275 P was powered by a 3.3-liter powerplant; a 4 and 4.4 liter version were also used. These mid-engined, open-topped cars were comprised of many of the same components as the road-going versions.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2006
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe 275 GTB/GTS was debuted in October 1964 at the Paris Salon. It was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scagliettie. The 275 GTB was based on the 250 GT Berlinetta Lusson and the 250 GTO. The GTS version drew styling from the 330 GT 2+2. Production continued through 1966.
The fastback Berlinetta coupe was the GTB series. This version was meant for driving on the road and at the track. The Open Spyder was the GTS series designed to replace the 250 California. This version was more comfortable and more suited for touring. Around 200 examples of the GTS were created during its two year production.
Being light, powerful and strikingly beautiful, the 275 was a very successful car for Ferrari. It sold well, with around 1000 examples made, and, as an afterthought, scored victories in endurance racing after the 250 LM was denied homologation.
By moving the transmission to rear of the car, better weight distribution was achieved. The engine used was a Colombo-derived V-12 engine that produced 260 horsepower in the GTS and 280 horsepower in the GTB. With the GTB version, an option was given to the buyer to purchase the vehicle with three or six Weber carburetors.
In 1965, Ferrari created three examples of the 275 GTB for the purpose of endurance motor sport racing. The vehicles were dubbed the 275 GTB/C and outfitted with a light-weight aluminum body, air vents for the brakes, six carburetors, and a 320 horsepower engine, and a few other minor mechanical modifications.
In 1966 the 275 GTB was re-introduced with a four-cam version of the V12. Six Webber carburetors aided in delivering around 300 horsepower. To cope with the new power, the GTB/4 was given wider tires and a ZF limited-slip differential. The 4 in the name GTB/4 represented the twin camshafts per cylinder bank totaling four. This was the first quad-cam road-going Ferrari ever created. It was easily distinguished by its bulge in the hood. During its production run lasting until 1968, around 320 examples of the 275 GTB/4 were created.
The 275 P and P2 were purpose built to Capture the World Championship and in the process beat Ford. The 275 P was powered by a 3.3-liter powerplant; a 4 and 4.4 liter version were also used. These mid-engined, open-topped cars were comprised of many of the same components as the road-going versions.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2006
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