After the auction block at Amelia Island where an 1965 example was sold for $2,205,000, another stunning 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB by Scaglietti will heading to auction block through RM Sotheby's in Monaco in May. Pure beauty...
History of the Ferrari 275 GTB
In 1963, Ferrari wanted to replace the 250 GT series by a new model. The 275 GTB was presented at the 1964 Paris Motor Show with the 275 GTS (designed by Pininfarina more luxuous and confortable). The 275 GTB, Gran Turismo Berlinetta, is more a sport car, designed by Scaglietti, the Italian automobile coachbuilding with the test's work of British racer Mike Parkes.
Technical Specification
With its long front hood and short rear deck, the Ferrari 275 GTB is a pure beauty. This model is one of 88 long-nose, modification to aid aerodynamic downforce at high speeds.
For the engine, we retrieve the Colombo Engine, designed by Gioacchino Colombo and used by Ferrari between 1947 and 1988, the last version, 3286 cc variant of the V12 for up to 300 hp with its triple-carburettor.
Great car in this light blue paint... And I love this smiling car front, non ?
Sources
Auction at RM Sotheby's
Ferrari 275 on Wiki
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