Chassis No. 07833

Engine No. 07833

Body No. 150

Unveiled to the world at the Paris Auto Salon in October 1964, Ferrari's new 275 series ushered in a new era for Ferrari grand tourers. Following in the footsteps of the highly successful 250 series, the 275 had a lot to live up to and a lot to prove-especially to the famously pragmatic Enzo Ferrari himself. But there was plenty to tout with the 275 series. Enzo had called upon the experienced British racing driver and engineer Mike Parkes to develop the 275's new chassis, which featured Ferrari's first application of four-wheel independent suspension on a production road car, along with Dunlop four-wheel disc brakes. The Columbo V12 now displaced 3.3 liters, which sent its 260 horsepower to a rear-mounted five-speed transaxle.

Ferrari offered the 275 in two body styles; a curvaceous berlinetta and a crisp, elegant open spider. Unusually, while both bodies were penned by Pininfarina, the designs were distinctly different, sharing virtually no common lines. Exposed headlamps, a crisp longitudinal body swage line, and a gently tapered tail with a capacious boot were among the highlights of the GTS styling. The GTS also came standard with Borrani wire wheels and a neatly folding cloth top. The bodies were designed and constructed in steel by Pininfarina (GTB body production was contracted to Scaglietti).

The open-topped GTS was aimed at relaxed touring, targeting clients who wished to proceed quickly, but perhaps more discreetly, and that was reflected in its design. While 275 GTB later gained the option of six carburetors and even a four-cam engine, all 200 examples of the 275 GTS featured the single cam-per-bank V12 engine with triple Weber 40 DCZ6 carburetors. Of course, the open-air GTS still delivered exceptional poise and continent-crushing performance worthy of its Cavallino Rampante badge. Ultimately, just 200 examples were produced from 1964-1966.

According to a thorough report provided by marque historian Marcel Massini, chassis number 07833 is the 151st of just 200 Ferrari 275 GTS completed, leaving the Maranello factory gates on 27 December 1965. Finished in Argento paint over Rosso Connolly hides, it was completed in left-hand drive European specifications, and destined for delivery in Germany, via official importer Auto Becker. While the original owner is not documented, chassis 07833 was exported from Germany to the United States early in its life. In 1973, it was advertised for sale in the Ferrari Club of America Newsletter by Robert D. Maxwell of New Hope, Pennsylvania. A year later, it was offered by Pete Sherman Exotic Cars of Maitland, Florida, and in 1976 it was advertised in the Road & Track classifieds by Ed Waterman's Thorobred Motorcars of Arlington, Virginia. From there, it is believed to have found a long-term owner or traded hands privately, as the chassis number does not reappear in published records until 1989 when it was in Italy, undergoing mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment. Along with mechanical work, the car was refinished in its current shade of Giallo, and the interior retrimmed in black leather by respected marque experts Tappezzeria Luppi of Modena.

By 1991, the revitalized 07833 was living in Lugano, Switzerland, and in 1995, while in the care of Franco Carloni, it was driven in the Ferrari Club of Switzerland's 20th Anniversary celebration in St. Moritz. In the early 2000s, the car was offered for sale in Italy and Monaco, and in 2011 was issued a Ferrari Classiche Certificate of Authenticity. It eventually returned to Switzerland, receiving a Swiss MOT test and registration in November 2013, and came back into the care of Mr. Carloni.

Still looking splendid in its yellow paint with brightly polished Borrani wheels and brightwork, this 275 GTS has assumed a pleasing and inviting character through years of use and expert care. According to the accompanying Ferrari Classiche Red Book issued in 2011, 07833 retains its original, numbers-matching Tipo 213 V12 engine, and has passed Ferrari's rigorous authenticity checks. In addition to the Red Book and Massini Report, the sale includes a jack, jack handle, and hammer in the original bag.

Offered from long-term Swiss ownership, this timelessly elegant Ferrari now awaits its next custodian. Lauded for its sophisticated looks as much for its glorious V12 soundtrack and lively road manners, the 275 GTS recalls the glamour and performance that drew admirers such as Steve McQueen and Sophia Loren to the model when new and it continues to appeal to seasoned collectors worldwide.