1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spyder

Conversions are not uncommon. This example left the factory in 1967 as a Berlinetta and carries chassis number 09635. In 1982 it was transformed to a NART Spyder while in the ownership of Paul Chamberlain. The work was handled by Richard Straman of California. The body and chassis were strengthened to increase structural rigidity and to prepare for the removal of the roof. A space was created beneath the bodywork for the top to disappear when not in use.

In the 1990s, the car was exported to Switzerland where it was maintained at Graber. During its stay, the gearbox was rebuilt by Ferrari specialist Checchin.
The car is in great condition and has been well maintained throughout its life. It has power windows, five-speed manual transaxle, and four-wheel independent double wishbone suspension with coil springs and tubular shock absorbers. The single overhead camshaft engine displaces 3285cc and produced 330 horsepower. It has an open carburetor arrangement with velocity stacks. Since new, the engine has been completely rebuilt by factory-authorized Ferrari dealer Foreign Cars International.

In 2007 the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, California where it was estimated to sell for $1,000,000 - $1,300,00. Those estimates were proven accurate as the lot was sold for $1,320,000 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2008