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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS Spider Convertible Coupe

The Ferrari 275 GTS was built in Turin by Pininfarina. Most were assembled from steel with alloy doors, bonnets and boot lids. The open coach-built 275 GTS served as a replacement for the 250 GT PF Series II Cabriolet. It was introduced simultaneously at the 1964 Paris Auto Salon and both were markedly different in their respective designs. The 275 GTS had a muscular appearance and a clean design. There were open headlights, an egg crate grille and wing vents. The inside featured Connolly leather hides and power was from a 3.3-liter version of Ferrari's proven V12 engine design, named after its original designer, Gioacchino Colombo. Redline was reached at 7,000 RPM and produced 260 horsepower.

This vehicle, chassis 07227, was originally scheduled to be shipped to Chinetti Motors in New York. Instead, it was sold new through official dealer Garage La Rotonda of Renato Nocentini in Prato-Florence to Mrs. Mariagrazia Lencioni of Lucca, Italy on June 28th of 1965. She paid 5,750,000 lire. The second owner was Wilbur Henry Adams who purchased it through Lencioni on May 20th of 1967. Mr. Adams was an Ohioan who resided in Rome and was a member of the Automobile Club of Italy. Mr. Adams retained the car for three years before traded-in at FAF Motorcars in Tucker, Georgia by McDavid, who was being re-stationed to Panama City, Florida.

Prior to its importation to the United States, the car traded hands several times. It was eventually bought in North Carolina by a private collector from New York in 1992. It has been in that family's ownership since that time, passing down to the gentleman's nephew in recent years.

The car has had a recent and complete, engine-out restoration by the Ferrari factory in Italy. The restoration work took two years to complete. During the work, the original records were found that confirmed the engine was replaced in period and by the factory, following engine damage sustained by a prior owner in the early 1970s. Despite not having its original, matching-numbers engine, the car received the Ferrari Classiche certification.

Since the restoration, the car has been used sparingly. It is painted in red with a tan leather interior, red carpets and a black top. It is the 52nd example of just 200 units built.

In 2010, the car was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $400,000 - $500,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $445,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2010

2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $500,000 
Sale Price :
USD $445,500

1965 Ferrari 275 GTS Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Ferrari 275 GTS

(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 06923
Sold for USD$1,017,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
Chassis#: 06809
Sold for USD$1,650,000
  2023 Mecum : Monterey
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 07563
Sold for USD$1,527,003
  2023 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba
 
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 07501
Sold for USD$1,655,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
Chassis#: 07767
Sold for USD$1,586,250
  2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction
 
1965 FERRARI 275 GTS
Chassis#: 07019
Sold for USD$1,164,758
  2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction
 
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 07427
Sold for USD$2,260,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS Convertible
Chassis#: 06999
Sold for USD$1,556,410
  2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques a Monaco
 
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
Chassis#: 06919
Sold for USD$1,765,000
  2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
 
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
Chassis#: 07427
Sold for USD$1,430,000
  2020 Mecum : Indy
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
Chassis#: 06805
Sold for USD$1,325,000
  2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
Chassis#: 07957
Sold for USD$1,760,000
  2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 06819
Sold for USD$2,003,585
  2017 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba
 
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
Chassis#: 07559
Sold for USD$1,925,000
  2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
Chassis#: 07449
Sold for USD$1,595,000
  2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 07331
Sold for USD$990,000
  2013 RM Auctions - Monterey
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1965 Ferrari 275GTS
Chassis#: 07799
Sold for USD$1,045,000
  2013 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Auction
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina
Chassis#: 07189
Sold for USD$1,028,347
  2013 RM Auctions - VILLA ERBA
 
1965 Ferrari 275GTS Spyder
Chassis#: 06977
Sold for USD$648,666
  2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia
 
1965 Ferrari 275GTS Spyder
Chassis#: 07293
Sold for USD$880,618
  2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood
 

Ferrari 275 GTSs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1965 Ferrari 275 GTS's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS068092024 Mecum : Kissimmee$1,100,000$1,250,000$1,500,000
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS By Pininfarina069632022 RM Sothebys : Monaco Grimaldi Forum $1,400,000$1,600,000
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina068092022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island $1,600,000$2,000,000
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS Convertible71712021 Bonhams : Legends of the Road   
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina080152019 RM Sothebys : Abu Dhabi $1,600,000$1,800,000
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS275GTS070072017 Worldwide Auctioneers: Texas Classic Auction $1,400,000$1,800,000
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS073312016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey $1,500,000$1,750,000
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS075212016 Bonhams : The Monaco Sale $1,500,000$2,000,000
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS072052014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours $1,750,000$2,000,000

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