1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Competition

The 275 GTB/GTS was debuted in October 1964 at the Paris Salon. It was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti. The 275 GTB was based on the 250 GT Berlinetta Lusson and the 250 GTO. The GTS version drew styling from the 330 GT 2+2. Production continued through 1966.

The fastback Berlinetta coupe was the GTB series. This version was meant for driving on the road and at the track. The Open spyder was the GTS series. This version was more comfortable and more suited for touring.

By moving the transmission to rear of the car, better weight distribution was achieved. The engine used was a Colombo-derived V-12 engine that produced 260 horsepower in the GTS and 280 horsepower in the GTB. With the GTB version, an option was given to the buyer to purchase the vehicle with three or six Weber
carburetors.

This Ferrari was the first official Competition GTB and the most prolific. Ferrari 275 GTB/C Series 1 with chassis number 6885 was given engine number 262/64 competition. In 1965 it raced at Targa Floria, driven by Mairesse and Beurlys, it was forced to retire early due to mechanical difficulties. At the Nurburgring 1000 KM, driven by Mairesse and Beurlys, it finsihed third overall and first in class. It was painted yellow and raced by Ecurie Francorchamps with drivers Mairesse and Blanton. After being homologated, the car was raced at LeMans where it placed first in the GT class (3rd overall), gaining the first 275 GTB victory. This was followed up by an outright win for Charlie Kolb at Nassau.

It was sold to Preseton Henn in 1985.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2012