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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS

The Ferrari 275 GTS replaced the 250 GT PF Series II Cabriolet and was designed and built by Pininfarina. Introduced simultaneously with the 275 GTB at the 1964 Paris Auto Salon, the GTS and GTB were markedly different in their respective designs. The open Spyder had open headlights, an egg-crate grille, a muscular stance, and was clearly intended for the American market and California in particular. They were built in Turin with the bodies assembled from steel with alloy doors, bonnets, and boot lids to form a rather conservative and attractive design.

Powering the 275 GTS was a 3.3-liter (3,285cc) version of Ferrari's Colombo V-12 engine, named after its designer, Gioacchino Colombo. Redlining at 7,000 rpm and developing 260 brake horsepower, the Tipo 213 powerplant was capable of propelling the drophead to 100 kilometers per hour in just under seven seconds, en route to top speeds in excess of 220 kilometers per hour, depending upon rear-end gearing. The Tipo 213 single overhead camshaft V12 breathed through three Weber 40 DCZ/6 carburetors.

The chassis was suspended by upper and lower wishbones, coil-over-shock absorbers, and coil springs all around. Four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes were standard. The transmission was a new five-speed rear-mounted transaxle, which improved interior space while giving the car much better balance and more favorable weight distribution. The short wheelbase measured 2,400 millimeters and was offered in two configurations - the race-worthy Berlinetta bodied by Scaglietti and a grand touring spider built by Pininfarina.

The mechanical components of the Scaglietti- and Pininfarina-built vehicles were shared, but the style and final results were dramatically different. Pininfarina's open-top 275 GTS drew inspiration from many earlier Ferrari vehicles, with a shorter hood than the Berlinetta, a truncated tail, a prominent front grille, and vents along the fender. Borrani wire wheels were standard.

Production of the 275 GTS was brief and continued only until early 1966 when the 330 GTS superseded the 275 GTS. Just 200 examples of the 275 GTS were produced with many destined for American shores.

Mechanical Specification

The 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS Convertible Coupe (Spyder) had a 94.5-inch wheelbase, a length of 171.3 inches, was 66 inches wide, and stood 51.5 inches tall. The 60-degree, single-overhead-camshaft twelve-cylinder engine displaced 2005 cubic inches (3,286cc) and had an aluminum alloy block and head, a 9.7:1 compression ratio, three Weber 40 DCZ6 carburetor, seven main bearings, and delivered 260 horsepower at 7,000 RPM. A higher specification of the engine with six carburetors was optional. A five-speed manual rear transaxle was paired with the engine, delivering power to the rear wheels. Braking power was by four-wheel discs, the steering was by a worm and roller system, and the suspension used coil springs and upper and lower A-arms.

In the United States, the 275 GTS had a base price of approximately $14,500.

by Dan Vaughan

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 07449

It would be challenging to succeed the emblematic 250, however, the new 275 GTS and GTB would not just be successors they would be a huge step forward.

Over the course of its production lifetime, there would be just 200 examples of the GTS produced. Chassis 07449 would be one of those rare examples. Completed in July of 1965, 07449 would feature all of the new technology that would make the 275 GTS a vast improvement upon its predecessor. Independent suspension, a rear-mounted five-speed transaxle and a new 3.3-liter Tipo 213 V12 engine would all be a part of this new car. But, there would be other little details that would set this car apart from its fellow GTS brethren.

Polished side vents, a Voxson stereo and a six-carburetor arrangement would all be some of the details that would set this car apart. Capable of reaching top speeds in excess of 140mph, 07449 was a serious performer and would attract a Modena resident by the name of Gino Paoli. Paoli would have the car for only a short period of time before he would sell the Cesare Di Consiglio. This would take place in 1966 and would be just one of many owners throughout the 1960s.

However, in 1969 something would happen…love would be in the air. The GTS would be a rather popular design for Ferrari and would draw the elite clientele. From Eric Clapton to Jayne Mansfield, the car would draw interest from just about everyone. However, how many truly fell in love with the car? Chassis 07449 would be among the truly lucky ones.

In 1969, the car's current owner would come along and purchased the car from Renato Boiocchi. It would be a match made in heaven that would continue for more than 40 years. Robert Hodur would be on his way back from Vietnam and would determine to own a Ferrari. He would find the car in the Washington D.C. area and would decide he just had to have it. The same passion would remain with Hodur for more than four decades.

In 2014, the car would arrive at Motorkraft in Noblesville, Indiana and would receive a great deal of care there. Nearly all of the components would receive attention. The car had remained with Hodur for some 45 years. When completed, it looked ready for another forty years. Interestingly, in spite of the freshening, very little of the car has changed over the years and therefore offers a very original look and feel.

Chassis 07449, after some 45 years with its owner, would be made available for purchase through Gooding & Company's Arizona auction in January 2015. In light of its interesting details, originality and long ownership, estimates for the car would run between $1,350,000 and $1,650,000.

by Jeremy McMullen

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 07605
Engine number: 07605

The Ferrari 275 GTS had a higher rear axle ratio than the 275 GTB Berlinetta, making the GTS a more relaxed highway cruiser with an impressive 145 mph top speed. It was built atop a short 2400mm wheelbase and had great handling and agility. The attractive design was penned by Pininfarina and given distinct differences over its GTB sibling. The luxurious interior featured fully adjustable bucket seats, greater luggage capacity and a smoother ride.

This 1965 Ferrari 257 GTS with chassis number 07605 was shipped to Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut on September 22nd of 1965. When it left the factory, it was painted in a combination of Nocciola over a red interior. The first owner, David Gray of Houston, Texas, soon purchased the car. In 1972 the original transmission was removed from the car as it was in need of service. The work was never carried out and the car remained in storage until 1999 when it was discovered by Specialized Motor Sports of Lakewood, Colorado. A restoration soon followed with the original transmission being serviced and re-fitted.

In 2002, the car was purchased by Chris Minnick who used it sparingly over the next two years. It was shown in the Wooden Keels and Classic Wheels Concours d'Elegance in Houston, Texas where it earned an award. In 2004, the car was sold to its current owner.

In 2009, this 275 GTS was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was expected to sell for $400,000 - $500,000. Sadly, a willing buyer able to satisfy the car's reserve was not found, and the lot was left unsold.

by Dan Vaughan

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 07227

The Ferrari 275 GTS was built in Turin by Pininfarina. Most were assembled from steel with alloy doors, bonnets and boot lids. The open coach-built 275 GTS served as a replacement for the 250 GT PF Series II Cabriolet. It was introduced simultaneously at the 1964 Paris Auto Salon and both were markedly different in their respective designs. The 275 GTS had a muscular appearance and a clean design. There were open headlights, an egg crate grille and wing vents. The inside featured Connolly leather hides and power was from a 3.3-liter version of Ferrari's proven V12 engine design, named after its original designer, Gioacchino Colombo. Redline was reached at 7,000 RPM and produced 260 horsepower.

This vehicle, chassis 07227, was originally scheduled to be shipped to Chinetti Motors in New York. Instead, it was sold new through official dealer Garage La Rotonda of Renato Nocentini in Prato-Florence to Mrs. Mariagrazia Lencioni of Lucca, Italy on June 28th of 1965. She paid 5,750,000 lire. The second owner was Wilbur Henry Adams who purchased it through Lencioni on May 20th of 1967. Mr. Adams was an Ohioan who resided in Rome and was a member of the Automobile Club of Italy. Mr. Adams retained the car for three years before traded-in at FAF Motorcars in Tucker, Georgia by McDavid, who was being re-stationed to Panama City, Florida.

Prior to its importation to the United States, the car traded hands several times. It was eventually bought in North Carolina by a private collector from New York in 1992. It has been in that family's ownership since that time, passing down to the gentleman's nephew in recent years.

The car has had a recent and complete, engine-out restoration by the Ferrari factory in Italy. The restoration work took two years to complete. During the work, the original records were found that confirmed the engine was replaced in period and by the factory, following engine damage sustained by a prior owner in the early 1970s. Despite not having its original, matching-numbers engine, the car received the Ferrari Classiche certification.

Since the restoration, the car has been used sparingly. It is painted in red with a tan leather interior, red carpets and a black top. It is the 52nd example of just 200 units built.

In 2010, the car was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $400,000 - $500,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $445,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.

by Dan Vaughan

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina

Debuting at the 1964 Paris Motor Show, the Ferrari 275 GTS continued the tradition of grand touring cars styled by Pininfarina. The 275 GTS was the first Ferrari to offer a fully independent suspension at all four wheels. This car (Yellow 275 GTS with front license plate PROVA 21), number 143 of 200 produced, was owned from new until 2000 by collector and vintage car racer Juan Quintana of Spain.

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina

The 275 GTS was introduced on the salon of Paris in October 1964 as the successor of both the 250 GT California Spyder and the 250 GT Cabriolet. There were 200 cars produced. This example has been included in many Ferrari National Meetings and has won Platinum and Coppa Bella Machina Awards and the Coppa GT Award in 2002.

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 07501
Engine number: 07501

Ferrari introduced the 275 GTS at the Salon of Paris in October 1964. It was to succeed both the 250 GT California Spyder and the 250 GT Cabriolet. It featured a Pininfarina-designed body draped over a very luxurious interior, with increased luggage capacity and a top speed approaching 150 mph.

This 275 was purchased by the current owner in 1981. Following a few minor repairs and a tune-up, the car was driven regularly to Texas. In 2011, the current owner decided to restore the car. It was disassembled in house, the engine going to a shop in Arizona and the body to a local restoration facility. It was re-assembled in-house, and upholstered by a shop in Tallahassee. The restoration took approximately two years.

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 07799
Engine number: 07799

The Ferrari 275 Series followed the company's established practice, incorporating a multi-tubular frame tied together by oval main tubes. For the first time on a road-going Ferrari, there was an independent rear suspension setup, employing a double wishbone and coil-spring arrangement similar to that found on the 250LM sports-racer. They had a rear-mounted five-speed transaxle combining the all-synchromesh gearbox and differential in a single unit which helped improve weight distribution. This feature would characterize future generations of front-engiend Ferrari road cars.

The 275GTS's interior was given generously sized seats and wood veneer dashboard, the latter appearing for the first time in a Ferrari.

Chassis no. 07799

This example was built in late-1965 and was the 143rd 275GTS completed in a production run of just 200 cars. 181 of these were configured with left-hand drive. The car wears Pininfarina body number 175143 and was originally finished in the metallic color Oro Chiaro and fitted with a Rosso Scuro (red) interior. The left-hand drive car was destined for European delivery and given metric, kilometers per hour gauges. It was delivered by the Ferrari factory in-house delivery logistics team to the Belgian importer Garage Francorchamps SA, for display at the Bruxelles Motor Show, held early January of 1966. After the show, the car returned back to Maranello.

In February 1966, 07799 was sold to its first owner, Juan Quintano Halpern of Madrid, Spain, through the Spanish Ferrari importer, Tayre SA, also based in Madrid. Mr. Quintano would retain the car for more than 3 decades. It was not until 2000 that Mr. Quintano parted with the Ferrari, when he traded 07799 for a Ferrari 206SP, chassis number 018.

The new owner embarked on a thorough mechanical and cosmetic re-commissioning of 07799, which at the time was believed to have had just 85,000 kilometers (53,000 miles) since new. The work included a change of the Oro Chiaro exterior to Ferrari's period correct Giallo Fly, or Fly Yellow, a full interior re-trim in black and fitting of a new black convertible top.

07799 made its way to the US in 2001, where it was sold in August of that year at the Monterey Sports Car Auction. The new owner kept the car until the spring of 2003, when it was sold to a collector based in Mexico City, Mexico. In the mid-2000s, the GTS was sold to a Colorado-based collector, before settling in a Pennsylvania collection.

by Dan Vaughan

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 07331
Engine number: 07331

This Ferrari 275 GTS was originally finished in Verde Scuro over Arancia (Dark Green over Orange). The original owner was Bob Grossman, a successful businessman and gentleman racer.

Over the GTS's brief two-year production cycle, just 200 examples were built, with the majority delivered to American customers.

After spending time in the Grossman fleet, the 275 GTS moved on and sold by a gentleman in Missouri to Lonney D. Getlin, of Pensacola, Florida. Between 1995 and 2000, it was restored to its present appearance of Rosso Corsa over tan leather, for then-owner Henry Miller. In 2003, the car was acquired by its present owner.

The car is equipped with an AM/FM radio and Borrani wire wheels. It has a partial set of original tools and a parts book.

by Dan Vaughan

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 07205

The Ferrari 275 GTS Spider made its debut at the October 1964 Paris Salon. Along with the 275 GTB Berlinetta, they served as a replacement for the outgoing 250 series. They were the company's first-ever Ferrari road car equipped with fully independent suspension; a rear-mounted, five-speed transaxle; and a set of four-wheel disc brakes. Power was from an enlarged 3.3-liter version of Ferrari's Gioacchino Colombo-designed single overhead cam V-12 engine, with each cylinder displacing 275 cubic centimeters.

The Ferrari 275 GTS directly replaced the 250 GT Series II Pininfarina Cabriolet. It was capable of racing from zero-to-sixty mph in as little as 6.6 seconds, with top speeds exceeding 140 mph.

Just 200 examples were built during a two-year production run, with most examples being sent to the United States.

This particular example, chassis number 07205, is the 49th 275 GTS produced. The chassis was sent to Carrozzeria Pininfarina during March 1965, and its engine was assembled in April, and the car was completed on May 21st, 1965. The car left the factory finished in Azzuro with Bleu leather, the color it wears today. The car was intended for sale in Italy but was diverted and shipped to the United States for eventual sale to its original owner, Mr. Arango.

The current owner acquired the car in 2004, the same year it completed the Copperstate 1000 tour. In 2007, the car was driven through the Rockies and the Cascade Mountains en route to Pebble Beach. During 2007 and 2008, the original Tipo 213 V-12 engine was rebuilt.

Currently, the car has covered just under 60,000 km. It has its original interior, top, and top boot. There is a Blaupunkt 'Frankfurt' tri-band radio that was manufactured from 1965–1967. A Pininfarina radio blanking plate is included. The car rides on a complete set of original Borrani wire wheels with Michelin XWX radial tires.

by Dan Vaughan

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 06001

This is the prototype of the Ferrari 275 Series. It was discovered in 1975, badly burned, with lots of missing one-of-a-kind parts and the pre-requisite seized engine. Like most artwork restoration, repairs took a while; in this case, it was 12 years in the owner's shop. Recently the car has been refurbished, with new paint and a fresh interior.


Chassis number: 07559
Engine number: 07559

It is important that when life throws you an opportunity you don't miss it. Jacques Swaters would be offered probably the biggest opportunity of his life in the early 1950s and he would do anything but miss it. The result would be the Belgian intertwined with Maranello in a way very few ever experienced. Enzo wasn't one to share the spotlight, but he did find ways to honor his esteemed friends. This 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS would represent one such honor.

It would all begin in 1952 when Swaters purchased a Ferrari 500 Formula 2 car from Ferrari for his own racing team, Garage Francorchamps. Enzo was not one to part with his cars to outside customers without some kind of connection. Swaters would get the approval and would soon find himself entrusted with Ferrari's display at the 1953 Brussels Motor Show. In fact, Enzo needed Jacques's help to get one of his cars through customs, which Swaters would do.

Having helped get the car through, Ferrari would leave it up to Jacques to man the display throughout the event. This was Swaters' big opportunity, and he wouldn't miss it. Not only would he keep watch over the display but he would also sell a car too. This made him alright in Enzo's book and it would result in Swaters becoming the official Ferrari importer, in time, one of the most important.

Swaters' dealership would see its fair share of Ferraris. Chassis 07559 would be purchased by the Belgian dealer in 1965 and would come bearing a very special finish. Out of respect for his relationship with the Belgian, Ferrari would allow a special finish to be created. Known as 'Swaters Blue', the dark hue would adorn the 275 GTS. Already one of just 200 275 GTS models built, this particular chassis would be even more special given its rare color scheme.

Featuring the 3.3-liter Tipo 213 V-12 engine producing, with the help of triple Weber carburetors, some 260bhp, the 275 GTS would fit the Ferrari mould perfectly combining the looks, with its Pininfarina-designed body, and the performance that made the marque famous on the track.

Listed for sale in Prancing Horse magazine in 1969, the car would end up being bought that same year and would remain with the owner for more than thirty years.

Still bearing its original engine and the rare Swaters Blue, 07559 remains a fine expression of the relationship between the Belgian Swaters and Italy's old man Ferrari. Documented by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini and having undergone a recent engine rebuild, there is very little lacking in the way of authenticity from this 275 GTS.

The 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS, chassis 07559, would be a part of Gooding & Company's record-breaking Pebble Beach event this year. Unique and a fine memorial to one of Europe's most important Ferrari importers, the Ferrari would garner a healthy sum. Initial estimates had the Ferrari selling for between $1,800,000 and $2,200,000. When it was all said and done, the car would fetch a sale price of some $1,925,000.

by Jeremy McMullen

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 07957
Engine number: 07957

Ferrari introduced the 275 GTS in October 1964. These open grand touring car were clothed with Pininfarina coachwork and powered by a 3.3-liter V-12 engine. Other mechanical details included a five-speed transaxle, fully independent suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes.

This particular example was along the last 30 of just 200 examples built. It was completed in December of 1965 and finished in Grigio Fumo (Smoke Gray) with red leather upholstery. It was destined for the United States market and sold in early 1966 to Ferrari's official North American distributor Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut. Its first owner was a Texas-based owner, and it would remain in Texas until late 1982 through a series of owners. In 1972 it was owned by Richard Miller of Dallas, and by July 1974, it was in the care of Dallas resident Michael Kahn. By May 1976, it was owned by Charles Nearburg of Dallas. Dan Van Winkle of Houston purchased it in April of 1982 and by the end of that year it was sold to Dr. Emil Partak of San Jose, California. It would remain in Dr. Partak's care for 19 years.

In November of 2001, the Ferrari was sold to Ralph Furra of Newport Beach, California, who displayed the car at the FCA National Meet and Concours in Los Angeles in May 2002. Mr. Furra retained the car for only a year before selling the car in December 2002 to the current owner, a Southern California-based enthusiast. Since then, the care has been shown at the Newport Coast Concours d'Elegance in Irvine, California, in October 2003. In August 2004, it was shown at the FCA International Meet and Concours at Monterey, and based on feedback from the judges, the minor issues that were revealed were later corrected. Substantial work by Classic European Restorations in Oceanside, California soon followed, including a bare-metal refinish in silver paint and a re-trimming of the upholstery in proper red leather.

In April of 2013 and again in April of 2018, the 275 GTS received a Platinum Award at the Concorso Ferrari in Pasadena, California. Additionally, the Ferrari participated in the Copperstate 1000 in 2004 and garnered numerous class awards at smaller shows over the ensuing years. It has been given a Ferrari Classiche Red Book.

by Dan Vaughan

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 06805
Engine number: 06805

The Ferrari 275 GTS replaced the 250 GT PF Series II Cabriolet and was designed and built by Pininfarina. Introduced simultaneously with the 275 GTB at the 1964 Paris Auto Salon, the GTS and GTB were markedly different in their respective designs. The open Spyder had open headlights, an egg crate grille, a muscular stance, and was clearly intended for the American market and California in particular. They were built in Turin with the bodies assembled from steel with alloy doors, bonnets, and boot lids to form a rather conservative and attractive design.

Powering the 275 GTS was a 3.3-liter version of Ferrari's Colombo V-12 engine, named after its designer, Gioacchino Colombo. Redlining at 7,000 rpm and developing 260 brake horsepower, the Tipo 213 powerplant was capable of propelling the drophead to 100 kilometers per hour in just under seven seconds, en route to top speeds in excess of 220 kilometers per hour, depending upon rear-end gearing. The chassis had identical front and rear suspension, with upper and lower wishbones and coil springs all around. Four-wheel disc brakes were standard. The transmission was a new five-speed rear-mounted transaxle, which improved interior space while giving the car much better balance and a more favourable weight distribution.

Production of the 275 GTS was brief, and continued only until early 1966, when the 330 GTS superseded the 275 GTS. Just 200 examples of the 275 GTS were produced with many destined for American shores.

by Dan Vaughan

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 06809

It is believed that this Ferrari 275 GTS was the sixth production example, following three initial prototypes. It is also believed that the car left the factory wearing Bianco paint with an interior appointed in Nero Franzi leather. Assembly was completed in mid-June 1965, with instruments in kilometers as specified for European delivery. The car was sent to German dealer Auto Becker in Düsseldorf shortly thereafter, and it was owned by a German individual for two years. The car was sent to the United States in 1967. By 1980, the car was owned by Charles Silverman of Scarsdale, New York. A short time later, the 275 was repainted gold and passed through a Florida-based collection.

This Ferrari 275 returned to Europe in 1981 following purchase by a Swiss dealer. By the close of the year, it was in the care of Heinrich Kampfer of Othmarsingen, Switzerland. He commissioned a cosmetic refinish in Rosso by the nearby Carrosserie Arno Meyer. In April of 1982, the car was displayed at the grand opening exhibition for the sportscar dealership Sportgarage Bruno Wyss in Zofingen.

A fellow Swiss resident, Peter Heuberger, acquired the vehicle in the mid-1980s, and in 1987, it was sold to an American owner who kept the car garaged in Switzerland. By 1990 the GTS was being offered by a dealer in Geneva, and it was eventually purchased by a Russian collector residing in Zurich. In 2000 the spider was sold to Eckhard Bluhm of Cologne, Germany. Mr. Bluhm retained the vehicle for over two decades.

This Ferrari is currently finished in the very rare factory color of Bianco exterior over Nero interior as it was delivered new in 1965. It has its matching numbers 3.3-liter Colombo V-12 engine and gearbox, wood-rimmed steering wheel, wood dash insert, factory books, tool roll, and a new Ansa exhaust system.

by Dan Vaughan

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 07427
Engine number: 07427

Ferrari built approximately 200 examples of the 275 GTS over an 18-month period of production, and this particular example is a US-specification example with instrumentation in miles. It was ordered via Luigi Chinetti Motors and completed in late July 1965. It originally wore a Giallo Fly exterior with Nero Franzi leather interior. Instead of being sent to America, the car was picked up from Maranello on August 6th, 1965 by a Chinetti representative, Oronzo Nicola de Nora. It would remain in the Modena province for the next several months where it traveled on tourist delivery plates and was brought to the Ferrari factory for service appointments. By May 1967, the car wore American registration plates (possibly forwarded to Italy by Chinetti or a customer), and the car's odometer recorded approximately 3,200 miles. It was exported to the United States later that year.

The car currently wears a Chinetti Motors 'horizontal streaked' steel hardtop which is believed was installed in period.

By 1974, the car was in the custodianship of Robert L. Brooks of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Between 1979 and 1989, it passed through several collections in California, with one of them commissioning a complete restoration with its exterior finished in red. By 1991, it was purchased by retired Microsoft CEO, Jon Shirley, who had it submitted for another restoration by Butch Dennison of Puyallup, Washington.

The car remained in Mr. Shirley's ownership for approximately nine years, much of which was statically displayed in his private museum alongside his other Ferrari road and race cars. By 2008, the car was in the custodianship of late-night television legend David Letterman. He retained it briefly, selling it to Dr. Vance Shappley of Germantown, Tennessee. Under his care, the car was restored by the Bobileff Motor Company where it received its present color combination of black over a medium red leather cabin with a matching black soft top.

Upon completion, the car earned Platinum, Forza, and Best Pre-1974 V-12 awards at the 2018 FCA National Meet. It earned another Platinum Award at that year's Concorso Italiano, and Best in Class at the 2018 La Jolla Concours d'Elegance. It earned another Platinum Award at the 2019 Cavallino Classic.

Since enter the care of its current custodian, the car receive additional mechanical restoration work which included a rebuilt of the Weber carburetors, alternator, and distributor. An 'interim' driveshaft conversion was completed. Five new Michelin XWX tires was acquired and wrapped around Borrani chrome wire wheels. The brake system was refreshed and given many new components, including boosters, calipers, and cylinders.

by Dan Vaughan

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 06805
Engine number: 06805

This Ferrari 275 GTS (#06805) left the factory in Maranello on 14 January 1965 and delivered to Belgium for the the 1965 Brussels Motor Show. Then it was delivered to the USA to Luigi Chinetti Motors Inc. in New York in May 1965. After multiple US ownerships, it was bought by the current owner during the Amelia Concours week in 2019 and it returned to its Belgian roots. In 2019, this Ferrari 275 GTS participated at the Zoute Rally. It has been completely restored by Ferrari Classiche during 2020-2022 In October 2022, it was presented at the Zoute Concours d'Elegance and has participated to the prestigious Rallye des Légendes in France.

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 07501
Engine number: 07501

Over an 18-month production period, two-hundred examples of the 275 GTS were constructed. Designed by Pininfarina, the open spider had its body constructed of steel with aluminum doors, bonnet, and trunk lid. Styling elements included uncovered headlamps, a tapered rear end, triple-louvered fenders, and standard Borrani wire wheels. Mechanical components were identical to those of the performance-oriented 275 GTB closed Berlinetta, including a rear transaxle and a 3.3-liter engine.

This particular example is believed to be the 94th production example built, following three initial factory prototypes. It was completed at Maranello in July 1965 and originally wore Ivory paint over a red Connolly leather cabin. It was subsequently sold new to the Swiss businessman, racing driver, and four-time national sportscar champion Willy-Peter Daetwyler. At some point, Mr. Daetwyler brought the Ferrari to Southern California, and by 1978, it had been sold to Rodolfo Junco de la Vega, Jr., from whose collection it currently resides.

By the time of de la Vega's purchase, this Ferrari had been repainted in Rosso Corsa. In 2011, it was treated to a thorough restoration where it received an engine rebuild, a tan Connelly leather interior and black convertible soft top. It made its restoration debut at the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. It was later shown at the 2015 Cavallino Classic.

by Dan Vaughan

Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
Chassis number: 06923
Engine number: 06923

Open-top Ferraris existed before the arrival of the 250 Series, but it was (mostly) Pininfarina's coachwork on the later chassis that helped it become a fixture within the Ferrari range. The arrival of the 275 in 1964 continued to follow Ferrari's established practice of a multi-tubular frame tied together by oval main tubes, and for the first time on a road-going Ferrari, there was independent rear suspension. The double wishbone and coil-spring arrangement were similar to that of the 250LM sports-racer. The rear-mounted five-speed transaxle combined the now all-synchromesh gearbox and differential in a single unit, helping to improve weight distribution.

The 3,286cc single-overhead-camshaft, all-alloy V-12 engine used six Weber twin-choke carburetors to produce 260 horsepower at 7,000 RPM. Hydraulic disc brakes at all four corners helped keep the vehicle in the driver's control.

The bodywork, manufactured by Pininfarina, was formed from steel, with aluminum used for the doors, hood, and trunk lid. The spider's design featured rougher edges, uncovered headlamps, triple-louvered fenders, a tapered rear end, and standard Borrani wire wheels which were eventually carried over to the 330 and 365 GTS variants that followed.

Over an 18-month period of production, a total of 200 examples of the 275 GTS were built.

Chassis number 06923

This Ferrari was finished on April 14, 1965, and was the 19th example of its kind to be completed. It left the factory wearing Giallo Solare (sunny yellow) over a Nero interior of Franzi leather and entered the care of its first owner that June via Luigi Chinetti Motors of New York, New York. At some point by the close of the 1970s, the car's exterior was refinished in black with a tan interior.

California resident John Collins Rector owned the 275 GTS by 1976, and he would sell it to fellow Californian Stephen E. Macie by early 1978. It remained with Mr. Macie until fall 1987, when it was listed for sale by Shelton Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The red paint scheme that the car currently wears was applied in the late 1990s. In 2000, it was awarded Best Ferrari at the Auto Italia held at the Portofino Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Walter Medlin purchased the Ferrari in 2003, and it has not been publicly exhibited since that time. It continues to wear its older red paint job and tan interior with a black convertible top. It rides on four Borrani wire wheels, and there is a trunk-stowed spare. The numbers-matching engine resting in the bay has three Weber carburetors. The interior contains a distinctively modern wood-faced dashboard carrying a suite of Veglia gauges, including an Imperial speedometer/odometer. There is a later Blaupunkt AM/FM radio with a cassette deck, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, a footrest for passenger comfort, and race-style lap belts.

by Dan Vaughan

During the late 1950s, Ferraris road-oriented Berlinettas split in terms of design from their race cars. After the 250 short wheelbase Berlinetta, the dual-purpose road / race Ferrari seemed gone. This new distinction motivated Ferrari to manufacture more civil road cars having impressive specifications. The first example of this new trend was the 275 GTB.

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 designed to replace the 250 California. This version was more comfortable and more suited for touring. Around 200 examples of the GTS were created during its two-year production.

Being light, powerful, and strikingly beautiful, the 275 was a very successful car for Ferrari. It sold well, with around 1000 examples made, and, as an afterthought, scored victories in endurance racing after the 250 LM was denied homologation.

By moving the transmission to the 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.

In 1965, Ferrari created three examples of the 275 GTB for the purpose of endurance motorsport racing. The vehicles were dubbed the 275 GTB/C and outfitted with a lightweight aluminum body, air vents for the brakes, six carburetors, and a 320 horsepower engine, and a few other minor mechanical modifications.

In 1966 the 275 GTB was re-introduced with a four-cam version of the V12. Six Webber carburetors aided in delivering around 300 horsepower. To cope with the new power, the GTB/4 was given wider tires and a ZF limited-slip differential. The 4 in the name GTB/4 represented the twin camshafts per cylinder bank totaling four. This was the first quad-cam road-going Ferrari ever created. It was easily distinguished by its bulge in the hood. During its production run lasting until 1968, around 320 examples of the 275 GTB/4 were created.

The 275 P and P2 were purpose-built to Capture the World Championship and in the process beat Ford. The 275 P was powered by a 3.3-liter powerplant; a 4 and 4.4-liter version was also used. These mid-engined, open-topped cars were comprised of many of the same components as the road-going versions.

by Dan Vaughan