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Chassis Num: 09337

The Ferrari 275 GTB was given a Tipo 226 V12 engine with twin overhead camshafts per cylinder bank. It was capable of developing as much horsepower as Ferrari's competition twin camshaft engines. The Tipo 226 engine had new quad-cam system with a dry sump oiling system which preventing the engine from oil starvation in any event, even the most g-force cornering situation. Six twin-choke Weber carburetors supplied the fuel to the engine and providing an astonishing amount of mid-range torque. The Colombo-based 60-degree 300 horsepower engine was capable of carrying the car to speeds of 160 MPH. The drive-shaft, engine and rear-mounted transaxle were combined in one sub-assembly and mounted to the chassis at four points. This resulted in a near 50/50 weight distribution.

The vehicle with chassis number 09337 was sold to Mediana, Italy. It had assembly sequence number 18 and body number 0025. In 1970 it was purchased by Dr. Bill Jackson of L.A who retained the car for twenty years. In 1988 the vehicle was sold for $1,075,000 to the Auto Toy Store. It was sold to Jim Dewson in 1993 that showed it at the Ferrari Nationals in 1995. It was acquired in 2003 by Jim Spiro. He retained the car for a very short time, selling the car to Mark Minkin. Minkin had the car restored. After the restoration it was shown at the Cavallino Classic where it was awarded a Platinum and a 'Coppa Bella Machina'. It was then acquired by its next owner who had another restoration performed on the vehicle. It was shown again at the 2006 Cavallino Classic where it scored 99 points and was awarded another Platinum Award.

The 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 was offered for sale at the 2006 RM Auction in Monterey, Ca where it was estimated to sell for $750,000-$950,000. The beauty of the car and the wonderful restoration drove the bidding to nearly one-million dollars. The vehicle found a new owner selling at $990,000.

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Chassis Num: 10103

Ferrari 275 GTB/4 with chassis number 10103 is an All-Alloy, all original, Berlinetta with less than 8000 miles on the odometer. It was in the collection of a well-known Ferrari enthusiast for over twenty-years before being offered for sale at the 2004 RM Auction at Amelia Island where the car sold for $682,000.

There is believed to be fifteen such documented examples similar to this one. It is a very rare and original automobile that is truly spectacular and well preserved. There were 785 examples of the 275 Berlinetta's constructed with an assortment of variations. Some were constructed of steel while others were of alloy. Some had 2-cams while others had four. Some were short nosed while others had long. Three and six-carburetor, various driveshaft designs, different clutch types, and more make many of these vehicles very unique.

The fifteen examples of the 275 that left the shop of Scaglietti clothed entirely of aluminum where lighter than the others and were intended for serious competition. The four-cam engine provided a large amount of torque which made these machines very fast with performance to match.

The Ferrari with chassis number 10103 is seen at the 2007 Cavallino Classic.

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Chassis Num: 10469

Enzo Ferrari was always looking for an edge. Not satisfied with his company's international preeminence, he had his design team work with consultant Pininfarina to conduct a special study on aerodynamics in the months leading up to the 51st Salon de Automobile in 1964. This research led to the creation of the Ferrari 275 GTB Berlinetta. What Pininfarina came up with was a clean-looking front end, with headlights faired in beneath glass covers, and a spoiler lip on the rear, which became a trademark for Ferrari's sport and grand touring cars. Breaking with tradition, the 275 GTB was the first grand touring Ferrari to offer cast magnesium wheels instead of the traditional wire wheels. The car is powered by a 3.3-liter V12 with 320 hp, and has a claimed top speed of 165 mph. This car was purchased in 1996 by the current owner from its original owner, legendary movie producer and Ferrari collector Greg Garrison. It is driven frequently on the highway and in high-speed events sponsored by the Ferrari Club of America.

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The Ferrari 275 GTB/4 was the most powerful, and technically advanced of the production 275 GTBs. It differed from the earlier models by having dual overhead camshaft cylinder heads on each bank of cylinders, hence the GTB/4 designation. With six double choke carburetors, this engine was an evolutionary step to the 365 GTB/4 'Daytona.'

This particular car just completed a total restoration, after being disassembled for over 25 years. The restorer, Andy Greene Sports & Vintage Race Cars LLC, rebuilt the engine for the previous owner 20 years ago. The engine was never installed, and sat with the car, until 2006 when the current owner bought it. The engine was completely gone through again, and ran on the very same test rig. The body was redone by Wayne Carini, in the original color, and the interior is by Luppi of Italy in the original black.

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.

As unveiled at the 1964 Paris Motor Show, the 275 sported race-inspired engineering. Features such as all-independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, a five speed transaxle and an optional alloy body distinguished the 275 from the much larger and heavier 330 GTC built beside it.

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.

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.

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