1966 Ferrari 330 GT Coupe

The second-generation 330 GT 2+2, later called the Series II, was introduced halfway through the 1965 model year. The most visual change over the first-generation model were the replacement of the car's quad headlights in favor of dual-headlight treatment. The body was given different side louvers in similar fashion to the 275 GTS. Ten-hole cast alloy wheels were fitted as standard to all Series II cars, while the Borrani wire wheels remained available as optional extras. The interior received minor refreshing, namely a redesigned transmission tunnel that was connected to the central dashboard, which necessitated changes in the location of the dashboard switchgear.

This particular example is believed to be the only example to have been finished in the unique Avorio (19377) color by the factory when new. This was also the first 330 GT 2+2 to be given twin engine mounts instead of the older quad engine mounts of the Series 1 Cars. The car was also given a Beige Scuro interior (VM 846), power windows, and air conditioning. The car was built in March of 1966 and sold new to Mr. Hollman, who lived in Torino, Italy. In the 1970s, the car was imported to the United States from Italy and was purchased by Dr. Arthur S. Wilson, of Houston, Texas, in 1974. Mr. Wilson would own the car for over 2 decades.

Mr. Wilson first offered the car for sale in the Ferrari Market Letter, volume 17, number 25, where he noted that it had been recently restored. Additionally, it was also fitted with a number of unusual accessories, including a four-spoke steering wheel in place of the traditional three-spoke Nardi steering wheel, unique front and rear bumpers, a unique driver's side mirror, and a unique gas cap. The car would remain for sale with Dr. Wilson for the following five years, even when he moved from Houston to Flaagstaff, Arizona.

The car was purchased by the current owner in 1995, who more recently decided to fully restore the car to show standards and return it to its original shade of Avorio. The car rides on an extra set of Borrani wire wheels, in addition to its factory-correct alloy wheels, and its original and rare blue-painted factory jack.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2015