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1968 Ferrari 330

Ferrari built a series of grand tourers from 1952 to 1964 dubbed the 250 Series, designed for both road and sports car racing. At its heart was a Gioacchino Colombo-designed twelve-cylinder engine, first introduced at the dawn of the Ferrari marque, and would power Ferrari vehicles for many years to come. The road-going 250 Series rested on a short 94.5-inch wheelbase or a longer 102.4-inch platform.

1968 Ferrari 330 photo
GTC Berlinetta by Pininfarina
Chassis #: 11517
Engine #: 11517
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Auction entries : 3
Ferrari replaced the 250 Series in 1964 with a Pininfarina-designed two-seater coupe and spider dubbed the 275 which remained in production through 1968. While the 250 GT utilized a 3.0-liter (2,953cc) overhead camshaft Colombo V-12 engine, the 275 relied on a larger 3,286cc unit. The 275 filled the void left in the wake of the 250's departure, but an unusual gap developed in Ferrari's luxury model line, as the last of the 250 GT Lusso examples were completed. The company was in need of a 2+2, something more affordable than the exclusive 500 Superfast of which just 36 examples were built between 1964 and 1966.

In 1963, Ferrari introduced a 2+2 dubbed the 330 America. It was a 250 GT/E equipped with a larger 4.0-liter engine which would eventually find its way into the belly of the 330 GT 2+2, 330 GTC/GTS, 330 LMB, and 330 P. The 330 GT 2+2 had its own chassis and bodywork, the 330P was a mid-engined racer, and the 330 GTC/GTS shared its chassis with the 275.

Ferrari 330 America
The design of the 330 America was nearly identical to the Series III 250 GT/E, but powered by the new Tipo 209 V12 engine with approximately 300 horsepower at 6,600 RPM. Just like the 250 GT/E, the 330 America rested on 185VR15 Pirelli Cinturato tires. Ferrari built just 50 examples of the 330 America in 1963 before it was replaced by the larger 330 GT 2+2.

Ferrari 330 GT 2+2
Ferrari produced 1,099 examples of the 330 GT 2+2 between 1964 and 1967. First shown at the Brussels Show early in 1964, it wore styling by Tom Tjaarda at Pininfarina, with a wide grille flanked by quad headlights, and a gentle sloping nose and tail. Approximately 503 examples (as many as 625) of the 'Series 1' were built with most incorporating a four-speed gearbox with overdrive. The model changed in 1965, emerging as the 'Series 2' with twin headlights replacing the original four-lamp arrangement.

1968 Ferrari 330 photo
GTC Berlinetta by Pininfarina
Chassis #: 11403
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Auction entries : 1
The 330 GT 2+2 was replaced by the 365 GT 2+2 in 1967.

Ferrari 330 GTC
In March of 1966, at the Geneva Salon, Ferrari introduced a new luxury grand touring coupe it called the 330 GTC. Although it was defined as a luxurious road-going car, its mechanical underpinnings and chassis were derived from the race-ready 275 GTB Berlinetta. The body combined the front end of the 400 Superamericac with the tapered tail of the 275 GTS Convertible. The canopy design was unique, filled with generous glass sections and slender A-pillars. Under hood was an enlarged four-liter Colombo V-12 that had recently been introduced in the 330 GT 2+2. It had a single overhead camshaft per bank, a trio of Weber DCZ/6 twin-choke carburetors, an 8.8:1 compression ratio, and produced 300 horsepower at 6,600 RPM and 288 lbs./ft of torque at 5,000 RPM, the latter figure a considerable increase over the 3.3-liter 275 engine. The GTC eliminated the traditional open driveshaft in favor of a more modern torque tube, solving driveline vibration issues.

Unlike the 2+2, the GTC had a rear transaxle, standard power windows, and leather upholstery. The rear-mounted transmission was integrated with the differential to improve weight distribution. This setup required the 2+2's engine block to be redesigned to accommodate different mounting points, however, the basic internals were unchanged. Four-wheel disc brakes were standard, and buyers could choose between Borrani wire wheels or slotted alloy knock-offs. The suspension remained all independent, with upper and lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and front and rear stabilizer bars.

1968 Ferrari 330 photo
GTC Berlinetta by Pininfarina
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The GTC was capable of traveling from zero-to-sixty mph in about 6.8 seconds, with a top speed in excess of 150 mph.

Ferrari 330 GTS
The GTC Berlinetta was joined by the GTS spider, introduced in October of 1966 at the Paris Motor Show. Both the GTS and GTC shared the same chassis and drivetrain, and both wore styling designed and built by Pininfarina. Both were a sublime combination of a refined grand tourer with aggressive sports car capabilities. The GTS had slender A- and B-pillars echoing those of the 250 GT Lusso, and lent the GTC's cabin an open, airy feel, with excellent driver visibility. The interior housed a three-spoke Nardi steering wheel, full instrumentation, power windows, and bucket seats. Borrani wire wheels, a radio, and air-conditioning could be found on the options list.

A total of 598 examples of the 330 GTC were built before it was supplanted in 1968 by the Ferrari 365 GTC. (The 330 GTS was replaced by the 365 GTS after approximately 100 examples had been built.)


by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2021

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