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Ferrari introduced a new breed of 12-cylinder sports cars - the 275 GTB and 275 GTS - in October of 1964. Both cars shared the same wheelbase, 3.3-liter V-12 engine, and rear-mounted transaxle, but they were targeted at two very different clientele.
The Berlinetta was a dual-purpose machine. The Spider, however, was a refined sports car meant for high-speed touring and regular road use. The chassis of the 275 GTS was engineered by Ferrari specialists to meet or exceed the demands of their motorists. The Tipo 213 engine was tuned for low-end torque while taller gear ratios offered greater flexibility at high-speeds. These refinements meant the 275 GTS was one of the fastest open two-seaters of the mid-1960s. They could go from a stand-still to a quarter-mile in 14 seconds with top speed achieved at nearly 145 mph.
The 275 GTS wore coachwork by Pininfarina and had a compact design inspired by the 330 GT 2+2. Outfitted with fully adjustable bucket seats, a tasteful wood veneer dashboard, and a neatly integrated soft top, the 275 GTS had nearly every creature comfort. Pricing for these Italian beauties was listed at $13,000.
The 275 GTS received continual updating during its brief production run with features such as light alloy wheels, a rigid driveshaft, and a new style of fender vent that would be carried over into the 330 series. The 330 GTS replaced the 275 GTS in 1966, after just 200 examples of the 3.3-liter spider had been built.
This Car
Chassis number 08005 is the 186th example built. Being one of the later models, it features numerous chassis and stylistic improvements introduced throughout the 200-car production run.
The chassis was completed at the Ferrari factory in September of 1965. It was then sent to Carrozzeria Pininfarina in Torino where it received body number 175. Completed in February 1966, the car was finished the color scheme of Nocciola over Beige Scuro and equipped with instrumentation in miles.
The car was imported to the United States through official distributor Luigi Chinetti Motors in New York and sold new to a Mr. Slate of Los Angeles. In 1970, the car was sold to a resident of Oregon and registered as 'FDW 655'.
In 2000 the car was purchased by Mr. Robert Brower of Carmel, California. At the time, the odometer showed just 48,000 miles. A restoration soon followed, after which the car was refinished in a red-over-black combination. The freshly restored Ferrari made its debut at the 2003 Cavallino Concours at Concorso Italian and captured an FCA Gold Award.
During the summer of 2004, Mr. Brower shipped the GTS to Italy to participated in the Ferrari factory 275 Tour through Tuscany and returned to California in time to display the car at the annual Monterey Gatherings, including the FCA national Concours at Quail Lodge and Concorso Italiano. In November, the 275 GTS was certified by the Ferrari Classiche department, who confirmed that 08005 still has its original body, chassis, and major components, including the correct, matching numbers engine and transaxle.
The 275 GTS was shown at the August 2005 Cavallino Concours at Concorso Italiano and judged by marque specialists Sam Smith, Allan Boe, and Allen Bishop. It received a near-perfect score of 99.5-points, thereby earning the FCA's Platinum Award. This was followed by a First in Class win during Ferrari's 60th Anniversary Concours at Fiorano in June of 2007. In August 2008, it was shown at the Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue and the FCA Pacific Region meet at Concorso Italian where it received a second near-perfect score and Platinum Award. In 2010, it was shown at the Quail Motorsports Gathering.
This car retinas its full tool kit, jack, complete set of owners' handbooks, the Ferrari Classiche Red Book, and a history report compiled by Marcel Massini.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013
The Berlinetta was a dual-purpose machine. The Spider, however, was a refined sports car meant for high-speed touring and regular road use. The chassis of the 275 GTS was engineered by Ferrari specialists to meet or exceed the demands of their motorists. The Tipo 213 engine was tuned for low-end torque while taller gear ratios offered greater flexibility at high-speeds. These refinements meant the 275 GTS was one of the fastest open two-seaters of the mid-1960s. They could go from a stand-still to a quarter-mile in 14 seconds with top speed achieved at nearly 145 mph.
The 275 GTS wore coachwork by Pininfarina and had a compact design inspired by the 330 GT 2+2. Outfitted with fully adjustable bucket seats, a tasteful wood veneer dashboard, and a neatly integrated soft top, the 275 GTS had nearly every creature comfort. Pricing for these Italian beauties was listed at $13,000.
The 275 GTS received continual updating during its brief production run with features such as light alloy wheels, a rigid driveshaft, and a new style of fender vent that would be carried over into the 330 series. The 330 GTS replaced the 275 GTS in 1966, after just 200 examples of the 3.3-liter spider had been built.
This Car
Chassis number 08005 is the 186th example built. Being one of the later models, it features numerous chassis and stylistic improvements introduced throughout the 200-car production run.
The chassis was completed at the Ferrari factory in September of 1965. It was then sent to Carrozzeria Pininfarina in Torino where it received body number 175. Completed in February 1966, the car was finished the color scheme of Nocciola over Beige Scuro and equipped with instrumentation in miles.
The car was imported to the United States through official distributor Luigi Chinetti Motors in New York and sold new to a Mr. Slate of Los Angeles. In 1970, the car was sold to a resident of Oregon and registered as 'FDW 655'.
In 2000 the car was purchased by Mr. Robert Brower of Carmel, California. At the time, the odometer showed just 48,000 miles. A restoration soon followed, after which the car was refinished in a red-over-black combination. The freshly restored Ferrari made its debut at the 2003 Cavallino Concours at Concorso Italian and captured an FCA Gold Award.
During the summer of 2004, Mr. Brower shipped the GTS to Italy to participated in the Ferrari factory 275 Tour through Tuscany and returned to California in time to display the car at the annual Monterey Gatherings, including the FCA national Concours at Quail Lodge and Concorso Italiano. In November, the 275 GTS was certified by the Ferrari Classiche department, who confirmed that 08005 still has its original body, chassis, and major components, including the correct, matching numbers engine and transaxle.
The 275 GTS was shown at the August 2005 Cavallino Concours at Concorso Italiano and judged by marque specialists Sam Smith, Allan Boe, and Allen Bishop. It received a near-perfect score of 99.5-points, thereby earning the FCA's Platinum Award. This was followed by a First in Class win during Ferrari's 60th Anniversary Concours at Fiorano in June of 2007. In August 2008, it was shown at the Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue and the FCA Pacific Region meet at Concorso Italian where it received a second near-perfect score and Platinum Award. In 2010, it was shown at the Quail Motorsports Gathering.
This car retinas its full tool kit, jack, complete set of owners' handbooks, the Ferrari Classiche Red Book, and a history report compiled by Marcel Massini.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013
2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
£1,200,000-£1,400,000
Lot was not sold
2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $850,000-USD $1,100,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,127,500
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 275 GTS
(Data based on Model Year 1966 sales)
1966 FERRARI 275 GTS Chassis#: 08621 Sold for USD$1,765,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Sold for USD$1,347,500 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Chassis#: 07967 Sold for USD$1,100,000 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Chassis#: 08621 Sold for USD$1,700,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina Chassis#: 07805 Sold for USD$2,024,960 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monaco | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina Chassis#: 08313 Sold for USD$2,365,000 2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina Chassis#: 07805 Sold for USD$1,760,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Chassis#: 8621 Sold for USD$1,980,000 2014 Rick Cole Auctions : Monterey | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina Chassis#: 08353 Sold for USD$1,485,000 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Chassis#: 08005 Sold for USD$1,127,500 2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Chassis#: 07885 Sold for USD$770,000 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Chassis#: 07903 Sold for USD$654,500 2011 Russo and Steele - Monterey Auction | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Chassis#: 07885 Sold for USD$451,000 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Sold for USD$445,500 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Spyder Chassis#: 07627 Sold for USD$369,360 2009 Bonhams - Automobiles d'Exception à Retromobile | |
Sold for USD$385,000 2009 Automobiles of Arizona | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Chassis#: 07655 Sold for USD$596,750 2008 RM Auctions - Ferrari – Leggenda e Passione | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Sold for USD$451,000 2007 Gooding & Company | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Chassis#: 07563 Sold for USD$572,276 2007 RM Auctions Ferrari – Leggenda e Passione | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Chassis#: 275GTS07337 Sold for USD$242,000 2006 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Ferrari 275 GTSs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1966 FERRARI 275 GTS | 07987 | 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $1,000,000 | $1,300,000 | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina | 07805 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey | $1,600,000 | $1,800,000 | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Coachwork by Pininfarina | 08335 | 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $1,850,000 | $2,200,000 | |
1966 FERRARI 275GTS | 08005 | 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $1,200,000 | $1,400,000 | |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Convertible | 2003 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $155,000 |
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