1965 Ferrari 275 GTS Spider Convertible Coupe

Over an 18-month production period, two-hundred examples of the 275 GTS were constructed. Designed by Pininfarina, the open spider had its body constructed of steel with aluminum doors, bonnet, and trunk lid. Styling elements included uncovered headlamps, a tapered rear end, triple-louvered fenders, and standard Borrani wire wheels. Mechanical components were identical to those of the performance-oriented 275 GTB closed Berlinetta, including a rear transaxle and a 3.3-liter engine.

This particular example is believed to be the 94th production example built, following three initial factory prototypes. It was completed at Maranello in July 1965 and originally wore Ivory paint over a red Connolly leather cabin. It was subsequently sold new to the Swiss businessman, racing driver, and four-time national sportscar champion Willy-Peter Daetwyler. At some point, Mr. Daetwyler brought the Ferrari to Southern California, and by 1978, it had been sold to Rodolfo Junco de la Vega, Jr., from whose collection it currently resides.

By the time of de la Vega's purchase, this Ferrari had been repainted in Rosso Corsa. In 2011, it was treated to a thorough restoration where it received an engine rebuild, a tan Connelly leather interior and black convertible soft top. It made its restoration debut at the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. It was later shown at the 2015 Cavallino Classic.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2023

Ferrari introduced the 275 GTS at the Salon of Paris in October 1964. It was to succeed both the 250 GT California Spyder and the 250 GT Cabriolet. It featured a Pininfarina-designed body draped over a very luxurious interior, with increased luggage capacity and a top speed approaching 150 mph.

This 275 was purchased by the current owner in 1981. Following a few minor repairs and a tune-up, the car was driven regularly to Texas. In 2011, the current owner decided to restore the car. It was disassembled in house, the engine going to a shop in Arizona and the body to a local restoration facility. It was re-assembled in-house, and upholstered by a shop in Tallahassee. The restoration took approximately two years.