1965 Ferrari 275 GTS Pininfarina
This stunning 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS is heading to the auction block through RM Sotheby's in Abu-Dhabi later this month. With a coachwork by Pininfarina, it's estimated that this model, the 189th of 200 examples built, will be sold at more than $US 1,500,000.
History of the Ferrari 275
In 1963, Ferrari wanted to replace the 250 GT series by a new model. The Ferrari 275 was presented at the 1964 Paris Motor Show. There was two models :
- the GTS designed by Pininfarina, an open spider more luxuous and confortable,
- the GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta) designed by Scaglietti (photo below).
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Scaglietti (sold for €2,142,500 in May 2018 - source RM Sotheby's)
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS Pininfarina
The two models were completely different as you can see with the uncovered headlamps, triple-louvered fenders, a tapered rear end... Only 200 GTS examples were built.
Specification
The Ferrari 275 GTB has a 3.3 litre Colombo V12 engine producing around 240 hp.
This model was finished in Verde Pino Metalizzato paint with an cream leather interior. For the information, the car was ordered by the brother of King Hassan II of Morocco (green and white are the national colors of the country). In 2001, the car was fully restored with its original color. And the interior was done in red leather for this very unique color combination. Beautiful...
Lot Auction
| Date : | 30 November 2019 |
| Place : | Abu-Dhabi |
| Price : | $US 1,600,000 |
| Link : | RM Sotheby's |
During this sale :
| Model | Estimate Price | + |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes G63 AMG 6*6 | $US 800,000 | More |
| Pagani Zonda Aether | $US 4,500,000 | More |
| Chevrolet Coupe Custom | $US 100,000 | More |
| Zagato Raptor Concept | $US 1,000,000 | More |
Sources
RM Sotheby's Abu Dhabi
Lot : Ferrari 275 GTS
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Thanks for the shout-out, I can't fully express my appreciation @heroldius :-)
The 275 GTS is just about one of the prettiest Ferrari's made, and that Verde really makes it pop, a refreshing change from all the Rosso paintwork on Ferraris. The 1960s in my (strong) opinion, is the best era of Ferrari design, and this GTS is a testament to that.
I also learned recently, that old man Ferrari didn't want to make convertibles, as he was concerned about safety regulations, especially in the US. However, some of his partners, including Pininfarina and Ferrari's dealers, convinced him otherwise, which turned out to be a good decision indeed.
@tipu curate, please :)
Yep, design is this time was stunning thanks to the Italian coachbuilder like Pininfarina, Scaglietti, Bertone, Ghia, Zagato, Vignale... when there is competition, there is emulation...
True. There was also more freedom back then, as designers weren't constrained by all types of safety and crash regulations.
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