Ferrari 275 GTB «Short Nose»

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Unterteilung

Eigentlich hatten wir ja das Gefühl, dass eine Ahnenreihe der Ferrari 275 GTB gut funktionieren könnte, ein paar nette Exemplare jeder Baureihe zeigen, und gutis. Unterdessen haben wir eingesehen, dass das nicht funktioniert, es gibt zu viele zu gute Fahrzeuge unter diesen 275ern, als dass wir das grobflächig abhandeln könnten. Und deshalb werden wir jetzt kleinteiliger, wir machen hier den Anfang mit der Series 1, auch bekannt als «Short Nose», von denen wohl 250 Stück gebaut wurden. Ja, noch ein «never ending project», aber halt ein Schönes, Feines.

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Chassis-Nummer: 06609
Motorennummer: 06609

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Arizona 2022, verkauft für 1’875’000 Dollar, mit diesen Informationen: «Claiming over 36 years of single-family ownership, and displaying an impressive degree of unrestored originality, this Ferrari is a highly desirable example of Maranello’s early short-nose 275. According to the research of marque expert Marcel Massini, chassis number 06609 completed assembly in early February 1965, specified with instruments in miles. The coachwork was finished in Rosso and the interior was upholstered with Nero Vaumol leather made by Connolly. The Ferrari was soon delivered to Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut, for retail in the United States. Though the first owner is currently unknown, by 1969 the 275 was owned by Craig Newton of Santa Barbara, California, who was a preferred client of the well-known marque specialist FAF Motorcars in Tucker, Georgia. After retaining possession for at least 15 years, Mr. Newton sold the Ferrari in August 1984 to an Arizona-based dealer, as clarified by a period title. Within a year the 275 was purchased by Dr. Terry Maxon of Glendale, Arizona, in a joint purchase undertaken with the well-known Modern Classic Motorcars of Phoenix, Arizona. MCM divested any interest in the GTB in March 1985 by selling its share to Dr. Maxon, at which point he owned the car in its entirety. He would go on to keep the berlinetta through the remainder of his life. Currently emitting a warm patina that is commensurate with many years of fastidious but unrestored care, the 275 GTB also features a well-worn interior. It is worth noting, however, that Dr. Maxon always kept his cars mechanically well-sorted for driving enjoyment, and the 275 GTB was no exception, as it is currently prepared for use at any time. Believed to retain its original matching-numbers engine (although the original gearbox has been replaced with a correct type 563 transaxle), it is documented with the Massini report, a 1985 bill of sale from Modern Classic Motors, parts invoices and service records dating from 1985 to 2019, and a handwritten logbook dating back to 1985.»

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Chassis-Nummer: 06645

Verkauft über Fiskens, mit diesen Informationen: «6645 is one of the first 275 GTBs to be produced and, as such, has the hauntingly beautiful short nose. This variant was available for just two years in 1964 and 1965, when the Scuderia introduced a longer redesigned nose, intended to assist with the aerodynamics so important for track work. This was no doubt great news for the racing fraternity but the car didn’t look anywhere near as good. 6645 was sold through Luigi Chinetti Motors, the New York-based Ferrari dealer, to its first owner, Dr. Harry F Jones. Jones went on to race a Daytona Ferrari at Le Mans in 1974 and ‘75, so clearly enjoyed the Italian marque. It is believed that Jones travelled to Italy and collected 6645 in Maranello, enjoying it in its homeland for a few months. Indeed, the first two services were carried out in Italy by SEFAC automobile Ferrari Modena prior to the car’s return to the US in the later part of 1965. 6645 boasts a fully documented US history. In the 1990s it received its first major restoration with a full engine rebuild by the late Wayne Obry’s Motion Products with work to the suspension, transaxle, steering box and other key components by well-known Pebble Beach restorer, Patrick Otis. In recent time, the Ferrari has been looked after by GTO Engineering in the UK and has been chosen as the safety car at the Goodwood Revival meeting on several occasions».

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Chassis-Nummer: 06681

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Monterey 2012, verkauft für 1’182’500 Dollar, mit diesen Informationen: «This beautifully restored and highly awarded example of the early short-nose 275 GTB ably testifies to the brilliance of the revered Ferrari berlinetta. According to the research of marque historian Marcel Massini, this car’s chassis was sent to Scaglietti in Modena for bodywork on October 20, 1964, while its V-12 engine completed assembly on December 17. Within a matter of months, the car was completed and outfitted as an American example with instruments in miles and was further equipped with Borrani wire wheels, three Weber carburetors, and a Cologne radio. Delivered new to Navy Auto in the United States by the spring of 1965, this 275 GTB was initially retailed to an owner named Coughlin. In 1972, this Ferrari was acquired by Richard L. Haskell, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. Haskell obviously cared a great deal for the beautiful berlinetta, as he retained possession for close to twenty years. At the time of his purchase, the car displayed only 22,000 original kilometers, a figure that had grown to just 31,472 miles by 1985, following six years of consigned storage at the renowned FAF Motorcars in Tucker, Georgia. When offered for sale four years later, the 275 GTB still showed only 32,000 original miles. By October 1994, the car had come into the care of Gary A. Stewart, of York, Pennsylvania. Still displaying just 33,000 miles, this 275 GTB had recently enjoyed a fresh repaint and detailing by Shelton Ferrari, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Records indicate that Mr. Stewart undertook some additional restorative measures before selling the car in the late-1990s to Stephen Bartkiw, of Ocean Ridge, Florida. Mr. Bartkiw quickly returned the car to Shelton Ferrari for a comprehensive restoration that refreshed every mechanical and cosmetic aspect of the car. The strength of this work was amply demonstrated in January 2004 at the 13th annual Palm Beach Cavallino Classic when the 275 GTB won a Platinum Award and the Coppa Bella Macchina Award, both arguably two of the most desirable and coveted awards presented by the FCA. A year later, presented again at Cavallino, the car reprised its performance by earning the same awards again. Acquired by the current owner in 2009, the car was submitted for Ferrari Classiche authentication a year later, a distinction of provenance that the factory unwaveringly confirmed with the issuance of the desirable paperwork. Through the later years of Mr. Bartkiw’s ownership, as well as during the entirety of current ownership, this Ferrari has been expertly maintained and serviced, as needed, by Greg Jones, a well-respected and knowledgeable mechanic within the Ferrari collectors’ niche who has also served as an FCA judge. Mr. Jones’ consistent expert attention to the car over the last eight years has doubtlessly contributed to its superb mechanical condition and stunning cosmetic appearance. Still possessing its original V-12 drivetrain, and unerringly restored in its original color livery, this fantastic early 275 GTB is a strikingly original, low-mile example that should appeal to the true Ferrari connoisseur in search of a sparingly used and exceptionally maintained benchmark short-nose 275». Dann: RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Islands 2017, verkauft für 1’842’500 Dollar.

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Chassis-Nummer: 06691
Motorennummer: 06691

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Monaco 2022, verkauft für 2’030’000 Euro, mit diesen Informationen: «This 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB short-nose—chassis number 06691—reached completion at the Maranello factory on 21 January 1965. The car was finished in a beautiful shade of Grigio Argento, with the cabin upholstered in Nero Connolly leather. Destined for Paris, chassis number 06691 was the first 275 GTB imported into France by the famous dealership, Franco Britannic Autos (FBA). Being one of the earliest examples in France, this 275 GTB was used as the control car for the French homologation road test, a document on file titled “Procès verbal de reception” confirms that chassis number 06691 passed the road test on 25 June 1965. In July 1965, this example was used as the press car for the French publication Sport Auto, of which a copy is present on file. Following a busy first six months of its life, the car was then registered by FBA on 13 September 1965, with the license plate “6498 RV 75”. Following its registration, this Ferrari featured in a photoshoot with the famous French singer, Johnny Hallyday. Digital photographs of Hallyday and “6498 RV 75” are on file. Following the photoshoot with Hallyday, FBA sold 06691 to Charles Pozzi on 5 November 1965, prior to him founding his own Ferrari dealership in 1968. By 10 April 1966, this Ferrari 275 GTB had found its second private owner, Paul Faucher, a chemist who resided in Paris and was a close personal friend of Pozzi. Monsieur Faucher retained the car for over two years, before selling to a Monsieur Pardo of Saint Hilaire, Paris—the car was noted as having covered 43,000 km at that point. Monsieur Pardo parted ways with chassis number 06691 on 1 July 1976, when this Ferrari was registered by Alain Garnier of Menneval with the license plate “5837 QT 27”. On 28 December of that year, Mr Garnier, who was living with Marcelle Lesage—his mother-in-law—decided to change the name on the Carte Grise to hers. It is believed he was contemplating the sale of this Ferrari when he made this decision, which was correct, as Ms Lesage would be the final French owner of this 275 GTB. On 28 June 1978, the Ferrari was exported from France to Belgium. It is known that the Belgian collector, Vincent Gaye, took ownership of the 275 GTB in August 1979. At this point in the car’s life, the Grigio Argento paintwork was tired and Monsieur Gaye sent his Ferrari to the renowned workshop, Swaters – Garage Francorchamps, where the body was finished in red. At an unknown point in the 1980s, Maurice Harlaux acquired this Ferrari from Gaye and enjoyed the car over several years of ownership. Harlaux sold this example to the current owner on 17 November 1998.
At the time of purchase, the consigning owner noted that the transaxle in the car—originally numbered “43”—had been replaced with a unit numbered “58”, most likely when the prop shaft was upgraded with CV joints. In 1998, the car participated in the Liège-Rome-Liège Rally. This would be the first of many historic racing events in which chassis number 06691 would feature. For 1999, the Ferrari was fielded in the 2nd Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, and that same year from 9 to 14 April, the car was fielded in the Tour Auto. From 2001 to 2006, chassis number 06691 was driven in the Tour Auto, Tour de España Classic, and Tour Auto Lissac. In 2009, this 275 GTB was displayed on a stand at Rétromobile in Paris by its owner alongside the cars of Johnny Hallyday. The consignor decided to return chassis number 06691 to its original colour of Grigio Argento, with the work undertaken by Bachelli & Villa of Modena, Italy. Following the return to Grigio Argento, this example was inspected and certified by Ferrari Classiche on 13 February 2019, and is presented with its “Red Book”».

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Chassis-Nummer: 06705
Motorennummer: 06705

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, London 2024, Schätzpreis 1,7 bis 1,9 Millionen Pfund, mit diesen Informationen: «It is thought that approximately 250 of the total built were the earlier “short-nose” Series I variant, which in turn makes them the rarest of the non-competition 275 GTBs. Of those is this car, chassis 06705. Ferrari delivered this example to Scaglietti on 27 October 1964 to be dressed in steel bodywork that would be painted by the factory in the shade of Rosso Cina over a Nero leather interior. The finished left-hand-drive 275 GTB—complete with power windows and three Weber 40 carburettors to feed the Colombo V-12—was then freighted to New York City, where it was sold in March 1965 via Luigi Chinetti Motors (the eponymous owner most famous for creating the celebrated Ferrari privateer North American Racing Team) to first owner, Mr Carl Iverson. He retained the car until 1974, when it was sold to Mr Carl E Drake Jr of San Francisco, California. A new state beckoned in 1982, as the “short-nose” was acquired by Mr Robert Dorris based in Fort Worth. He would list the car for sale in the Ferrari Market Letter, the advert describing chassis 06705 as a “nice original car with only two previous owners” finished in red over black. Subsequently the Ferrari was purchased again in 1986 by fellow Texan, Mr John R Anderson of Lewisville. He enjoyed the 275 GTB for the next seven years, after which the car was exported to the Netherlands under the care of classic car specialist, Mr Wolter Gratama. During his custodianship, 06705 was exhibited at numerous Ferrari events, including the 11th Modena Motorsport Track Days concours at the Nürburgring in July 2005. There, it was crowned winner of the 1960s road car class, with celebrated marque historian Marcel Massini among the judging panel. Remaining on the continent, the 275 GTB was certified in March 2015 by Ferrari Classiche, which recognised its matching-numbers chassis and engine, while noting that the replacement gearbox was of the correct type. Later in July, having been acquired by a new owner based in Carlisle, the 275 GTB took up residence in the United Kingdom, where it has lived ever since. Shortly after arrival, the car was sent to classic Ferrari specialist Bob Houghton in Northleach, Gloucestershire. Between January and July 2016, the engine was stripped and rebuilt in work totalling £78,882 (invoices available to view on file). Chassis 06705 returned there in May 2021 to have a new exhaust installed, the seats refurbished, and further maintenance carried out at a cost of £14,923. Purchased by the consigning owner in April 2022, this UK-registered car has been used sparingly in recent years. The Ferrari now heads to auction accompanied by its “Red Book”, owner’s guides, tool roll, history file, red rear indicator lenses, plus report by Massini. Presented today in the classic Ferrari colour combination of red over black and wearing a set of correct-type Borrani wire wheels (available as an optional extra in period), this 275 GTB would be most welcome at an array prestigious classic car events».

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Chassis-Nummer: 06741
Motoren-Nummer: (einmal dürfen Sie raten)

Stand zum Verkauf bei RM Sotheby’s, Private Sales (ab Juni 2026), 2’350’000 Dollar, mit diesen Angaben: «Completed by Ferrari in March of 1965 this short-nose 275 GTB was originally built to European specifications with triple Weber carburetors, steel bodywork, and a solid prop shaft. Originally finished in Grigio (18940 M) over a Nero (VM 8500) interior, chassis number 06741 would remain in its native Italy and was sold new to Ugo Tagliaferri of Romeo at the end of March 1963 according to Ferrari historian Marcel Massini. He would keep the car until the end of the year, selling it to Mrs. Giuseppina Maiozzi, also of Rome. After passing through four subsequent Roman owners by July of 1972, the 275 GTB finally moved to Arezzo in Tuscany. Later sold to Belgium, the car would next surface in Switzerland when advertised for sale by a dealer in Switzerland in January of 1988, at which point it was described as being finished in red with a black interior and Borrani wire wheels. Six years later, the car would be driven in the Tour de France Automobile under the entry of “Bernard-Mouton.”
Subsequently exported to the United States later in the 1990s, the 275 GTB was noted as being owned by Chris Minnick of Houston as of September of 2001. Five years later, the car was offered for sale, having been freshly restored in silver-gray metallic paintwork with red leather interior. Its next owner would be collector Peter LeSaffre of Andover, Massachusetts. With LeSaffre, the car suffered minor damage to its nose during the Cavallino Classic historic races at Moroso in January 2007. The damage was subsequently repaired by Precision Automotive Restoration Inc of Newburyport, Massachusetts, who were looking after the car for Mr. LeSaffre during his ownership, and invoices for the work are on file. and the car returned to the race at the Monterey Historics that same year. Sold to Axel Urban in April 2008, the car was then repainted and retrimmed to its original specifications and shipped to Germany. Amazingly, the 275 GTB would return to the United States in September of 2010 when it was sold to Henry P. Camisasca of Lake Forest, California. During his ownership, the car was granted Ferrari Classiche certification, confirming that it retains its original chassis, engine, and bodywork. Interestingly, during the certification process, it was discovered that the car is not fitted with its original transaxle gearbox, but rather with a competition-specification Type 563 Elektron transaxle with a magnesium case bearing the number M 19. This gearbox is believed to have been the unit originally fitted to the famous 275 GTB Competizione Speciale, chassis number 06885, the ex-works entry at the Taga Florio and 1000 KM Nürburgring in 1965. The car would later place third overall and first in class at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans as entered by Ecurie Francorchamps. At the time of certification, it is said that Ferrari Classiche believed that this gearbox was fitted in period and thus granted chassis number 06741 Red Book certification. During this time, the car transaxle was rebuilt and the driveline, now upgraded to the later-specification CV joint setup, was rebalanced. Acquired by the consignor via the noted and long-time car dealer Harley Cluxton III in the summer of 2021, the car was purchased for use on longer tours. It has been regularly serviced by the consignor’s in-house team of mechanics. Importantly, the car is accompanied by a set of owners manuals, a tool kit, an additional set of correct 14” Borrani wire wheels (in addition to the upgraded 15” set fitted to the car), and a six-carburetor intake kit with twelve venturis made by Roelofs.»

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Chassis-Nummer: 06787

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Monterey 2004, verkauft für 341’000 Dollar…

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Chassis-Nummer: 06891

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Shift/Monterey 2020, verkauft für 1’980’000 Euro, mit diesen Angaben: «The 275 GTB offered here, chassis no. 06891, was originally delivered to a Mr. Nogara of Italy in 1965, finished as a steel-bodied example with three carburetors, and was finished in Grigio Argento Acrilico Salchi over Pelle Nera (VM 8500) leather upholstery. During the 1970s it was exported to the United States, and in 1974 was sold to Ramsey Motors of Monterey, California, which offered it for sale in the August edition of Autoweek with 35,000 miles. It was purchased thereafter by an owner in Maryland, who changed its color to Argento. Offered for sale in Maryland in 1981, the car was sold that year to Howard A. West of Pittsburgh, who shortly thereafter passed it to Tom Young of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; Mr. Young restored the car to Rosso with tan interior. Three years later the restored car was purchased by Don Cloyd of Lexington, Kentucky, who later sold it to Roy Anderson of Roswell, Georgia. Mr. Anderson appears to have been the long-term owner for whom the car had waited and deserved; he sold the car to Terry K. Price of Gazelle, California, in 2013. Mr. Price sold the Ferrari the following year to a well-known American musician and connoisseur of sporting cars, who held on to it for some time. In this ownership the car was brought to Gran Touring Classics of Long Beach, California, and beautifully restored under their supervision, with the body returned to its original condition, aside from the rich and appealing Rosso Barchetta finish, by Beckman Metalworks; great care was taken to correct previous modifications and poor repair work. The interior was restored using correct leather, as-original, and presents absolutely beautifully throughout; even the wood trim is new. On the mechanical side, the engine had been rebuilt prior to the owner’s acquisition. The suspension and brakes were completely rebuilt using correct components, and even the dashboard gauges rebuilt properly. The transaxle was not functioning correctly and was taken apart, cleaned thoroughly, and had its bearings replaced and damage to the case repaired; the fuel system lines were also replaced and the tank cleaned. The Campagnolo wheels were carefully restored. Accompanying invoices reflect the amount of work performed and the selection of “N.O.S.” components whenever possible. Seatbelts were fitted for road safety. The Ferrari presents beautifully today. It has been issued Ferrari Classiche Certification, which reflects the original engine and the installation of a replacement correct-type gearbox, which the current owner believes was fitted by the factory early in the car’s life. An original tool roll accompanies along with a new spare tire on its factory wheel and, of course, the Classiche Red Book.»

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Chassis-Nummer: 06897

Ganz so oft gibt es das nicht: Ein sehr sauberer Ferrari 275 GTB, Short Nose, mit durchgehender Geschichte und noch in originaler Farbe. Chassis-Nummer #06897 verliess das Werk im März 1965, der Händler Gastone Crepaldi in Mailand verkauft das Fahrzeug an Rosa Conti, die in Como lebte. Auch die nächste Besitzerin war eine Dame, Angela Maria Mottola aus Mailand, etwas später kam ein Engländer in den Genuss, Peter Herbert, der damals in Varese lebte. Danach war der Ferrari lange in der Schweiz, zuletzt aber in Frankreich, der letzte Besitzer liess #06897 komplett restaurieren. Klar, Red Book gibt es auch – das Fahrzeug steht bei Fiskens zum Verkauf (März 2025). Dann: RM Sotheby’s, München 2025, Schätzpreis 2,2 bis 2,5 Millionen Euro.

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Chassis-Nummer: 06899
Motoren-Nummer: 06899

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island 2019, verkauft für 2’205’000 Euro, mit diesen Informationen: «The 275 GTB offered here, finished in the attractive silver metallic shade of Argento (18940 M) over a Nero leather (VM 8500) interior, was delivered new by Crepaldi S.a.s. in Milan to the first owner Luigi Delle Piane of Bergamo, Italy, on 30 March 1965. The following day the car was registered in Bergamo as BG 119897. Shortly thereafter, the car found itself in Sweden and from 1966 to 1975 the Ferrari traded hands with a number of Swedish collectors, eventually landing with Ulf Boman. At this time an outside fuel filler cap was added to the passenger side rear of the car, the radio antenna was removed, and the car was painted yellow with a longitudinal stripe; it was registered under the Swedish license plates ESF 214. The car was exported from Sweden to the U.S., having been purchased by Lou Tarantolo. In late-October 1979 the GTB was offered for sale in Hemmings Motor News and later the Chicago Tribune by dealer Harry Woodnorth of Chicago, Illinois. It was advertised as a short-nose with steel body painted red with a black interior with an outside fuel filler cap and metric gauges, and 70,000 km. The 275 was purchased in 1979 from Lou Taratolo by Bernard R. Nevoral, a resident in Burr Ridge, Illinois. In May 2008, the car was sent to Wayne Obry’s noted restoration shop Motion Products, Inc., in Neenah, Wisconsin. Nevoral spent roughly $25,000 recommissioning the Ferrari. In September 2008 he would sell the car to John Weinberger’s Continental Auto Sports in Hinsdale, Illinois, who in turn sold the car through dealer Nick Saridakis to John Haugh of Berea, Ohio. By 2017, the 275 was returned to Motion Products, this time for a comprehensive restoration. Chassis 06899 was brought back to its original Argento over Nero seats with grey cloth inserts. During the restoration the outside fuel filler was changed back to its original inner trunk location.»

Dann: RM Sotheby’s, Monterey 2026, Schätzpreis 2 bis 2,2 Millionen Dollar, mit diesen «neuen» Angaben: «This 275 GTB left the Ferrari factory finished in Argento (18940 M) over a Nero (VM 8500) interior which was also optioned with the rare and very desirable fabric center seat sections. It was built as a short-nose in left-hand-drive configuration destined for the Italian market. On 23 March 1965 a certificate of origin was issued, and it was sold new seven days later by M. Gastone Crepaldi Automobili S.a.s., the official dealer in Milan, to Luigi Delle Paine for 5,750,000 lire. Luigi would register his new Ferrari on Italian license plates of Bergamo under tag “BG 119897.” On 4 May 1965 the car was sent down to be serviced for the first time by Ferrari in Modena. A few months later, on 2 July 1965, the car once again returned to Ferrari, as it was believed to be experiencing engine issues, at which point the troublesome original engine was swapped out with a factory replacement unit carrying internal number 122/64, which was correctly stamped 06899 by the factory. This engine remains in the car today, while the original engine for chassis 06899 was rebuilt, restamped, and installed in another car that was then delivered new with that unit as its original engine—ensuring that the engine currently in chassis 06899 is the only unit correctly stamped 06899 from the factory.
By the fall of 1966 the 275 GTB was listed for sale in Road & Track magazine in Sweden. The car would remain in Sweden under various ownerships, eventually finding a home with Ulf Boman in 1975. Under Boman’s ownership the car was registered under Swedish plates “ESF 214” and the car was repainted yellow, the fuel filler was moved to the outside of the car, and the radio antenna was removed. The Ferrari was featured in the Ferraristi Svezia club magazine, issue number 2. Boman would go on to race the 275 GTB at various events in Scandinavia and Europe, most notably in 1976 where it donned race #59 in the Rallye International Cognac in France. The Ferrari was purchased from Boman by Lou Tarantolo and exported from Sweden to the United States. It is believed that around this time the car was refinished in red prior to being offered for sale in the Chicago Tribune in late 1979 with 70,000 kilometers. It was purchased in 1979 by Bernard R. Nevoral of Burr Ridge, Illinois. Nevoral would own the car until 2008, when in the early part of the year he commissioned Wayne Orby’s Motion Products, Inc. (MPI) of Neenah, Wisconsin, to prepare the car for sale. He sold the car in September 2008 to John Weinberger’s Continental Auto Sports in Hinsdale, Illinois, who in turn sold the car to John Haugh of Berea, Ohio. In 2017 the 275 GTB returned to MPI, this time for a comprehensive restoration. Chassis 06899 was brought back to its original Argento over Nero seats with grey cloth inserts, and during the restoration the outside fuel filler was changed back to its original inner trunk location. In January 2018 the car earned a Platinum Award at the XXVII Palm Beach Cavallino Classic Concours d’Elegance held at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida—a true testament to the high-quality restoration. It was acquired by the present ownership in March 2019. More recently the car went through the Ferrari Classiche Certification process at Cauley Ferrari of Detroit, officially earning Ferrari Classiche Certified status in 2026 and confirming the presence of its original body, factory replacement engine, and a correct type gearbox. While a Red Book has yet to be printed for the car at time of cataloguing, a digital copy is available for prospective buyers. A Red Book will be mailed to the buyer once printed. The Ferrari is accompanied by a tool roll, spare set of Borrani wire wheels, and a history file which includes a Massini report.»

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Chassis-Nummer: 06913

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Maranello 2007, verkauft für 605’000 Euro.

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Chassis-Nummer: 07037

Verkauft über Fiskens, mit diesen Informationen: «This exceptional short nose 275 GTB was completed by the factory on March 11th 1965 and delivered new to retailer J.H. Keller of Zurich, specified in gorgeous Celeste over Nero Connolly leather, and shod with Campagnolo alloy rims. Sold to the first private owner in Zurich, she was purchased in 1974 by Peter Klein proprietor of a roofing and tiling business in Blumenthal Germany. Klein had previously owned a 275 GTB/4, chassis #10115 which he sold in 1969, and clearly regretted his decision, enjoying 07037 for a number of years. By the time he came to sell in 1977, 07037 was advertised in issues 14 and 17 of Auto, Motor & Sport having done 65,000 km. In 1978 07037 was sold to Rolf Schafer of Cologne and fitted with a long nose front clip and was seen at the 1989 Ferrari Club Meeting at the AvD-Oldtimer Grand Prix at the Nürburgring and at the Essen Motor show later that year. By 2004, 07037 was in the collection of avid historic rally participant Jean-Jacques Gaasch of Luxembourg who commissioned a restoration and return to short nose specification by Carrozzeria Atuo Sport of Modena. Once complete, Gaasch and 07037 completed the Tour Auto and Modena Cento Ore in 2007, the Tour Auto in 2008 and 2009, the Zoute GP in 2011, and the Tour Auto and Spa-Francorchamps Rally Meeting in 2012. Passing from one dedicated driver to the next, Eric Everard purchased 07037 in 2013 taking delivery during a track day at Spa where it competed 2 months later at the Spa Classic and came 5th in the second race. Everard and 07037 competed at the 10,000 Tours du Castellet in 2013, the Tour Auto and Spa Classic 2014, and finally the Tour Auto in 2017. Now benefitting from a three-year body off restoration by Roelofs Engineering, Lupi, Scartapatti and Bertacchi completed in 2023 with supporting photographs and invoices, the accompanying Ferrari Classiche Red Book certifies its matching numbers for all major components». Dann: Artcurial, St. Tropez Garden Party 2025, Schätzpreis 2,2 bis 2,6 Mio Euro.

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Chassis-Nummer: 07053

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Arizona 2016, verkauft für 2’117’500 Dollar, mit diesen Angaben: «The car offered here, chassis number 07053, was completed by the factory in April of 1965, finished in Bleu Scuro (18942 M) over Nero (VM 8500). Later that month, it was sold to Luigi Chinetti Motors, the official East Coast U.S. importer, as part of a package of three cars. Shortly thereafter, Chinetti Motors had sold the 275 GTB to its first lucky owner, Peter Knoll of New York City, who kept it in Europe for over a year, driving it on New York plates PK 64. It was serviced and maintained at the factory Assistenza Clienti in Modena that May, having been driven 2,201 miles. In early 1966, the car was re-registered on Florida plates 6D 13400, with service at the Assistenza Clienti continuing until later that spring, as the car eventually accumulated 15,438 miles in fast touring. It subsequently moved to the West Coast and was purchased by an individual residing in California. By 1970, the 275 GTB was owned by Bruce A. Jacobson, a Ferrari Club of America member who placed an ad in the June 1974 FCA Newsletter seeking information on his car’s history while beginning a restoration. Unfortunately, little work had been completed in that effort by the time of Jacobson’s untimely passing in 1976. The car passed to his widow, Sondra, who registered it on California plates as 66 GTB and sold it in January 1977 to retired U.S. pilot Jack Lierman. Mr. Lierman would retain the car until 2012. The Ferrari was subsequently given the restoration that Mr. Jacobson had begun, and it was finished in Azzurro over Nero, a combination that remains very attractive today. It is also equipped with the ANSA exhaust system bought for the car in the 1970s, as well as correct Borrani wire wheels. Under the hood remains clean, presentable, and well detailed, and the interior is in beautiful condition, with tight upholstery, clean gauge faces, a beautiful wood-rimmed steering wheel, and a general high level of fit, finish, and detail throughout. Underneath, the car shows some signs of driving enjoyment but little actual wear. The car was submitted for Ferrari Classiche certification, which has been awarded, with the “Red Book” expected to be received by the time of sale. It records 48,704 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing, a number which, given the relatively scant use of the car over the years, may well be original.»

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Chassis-Nummer: 07093

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Monterey 2016, verkauft für 1’732’500 Dollar, mit diesen Angaben: «The 275 GTB offered here, finished in a subtle but attractive grey metallic, Grigio Argento with Pelle Rossa interior, was delivered new by Milanese Ferrari dealer M. Gastone Crepaldi to original owner Luigi Lucchini, a resident of Brescia, Italy, on 17 April 1965. Two years later, Lucchini passed it to the second owner, Gianfranco Davite, also of Brescia. In August of 1968, it was acquired by Franco Ferretti; dealer D.A. Genghini sold it to the fourth owner, Michele Giammarusto of Milan, who returned the GTB to the dealer on 29 April 1969. By 1970, chassis number 07093 had come to the United States as the property of Greenburg, Pennsylvania, policeman Moe T. Sherid. In January 1973, it was offered by Britalia Cars of Pittsburgh as a “silver with red interior” car with 36,000 kilometers. Luigi Chinetti Motors of Greenwich, Connecticut, subsequently marked the car to Mark Hamilton of Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1975. Hamilton would keep the 275 GTB for almost two decades, becoming its longest-term owner, but only registered a further 10,000 kilometers before selling it to Tom Barbour of Colorado. Present owner Jack Boxstrom acquired the car from Barbour in October 2004, with its mileage close to 49,000 kilometers. Appraising the GTB as a low-mileage and very original car that had been inactive for some time, Boxstrom opted to undertake a total disassembly and full restoration. Ferrari expert and engine builder Andy Greene of Savannah, Georgia, was entrusted with this task. His subsequent inspection revealed a factory-standard, never-apart engine, and, following a bare-metal paint stripping, a mint, never-damaged body structure, photo documentation for which is on file. Two modifications were incorporated during the restoration for ease of usability on modern driving events. A “Roelof” driveshaft kit, which eliminates the troublesome factory item, and significantly upgraded 15-inch alloy 275 GTB/C competition-style wheels, were both installed; the front wheels feature a strengthened outside spoke configuration, and all are fitted with Pirelli P7000 road tires. In October 2005, the freshly restored 275 GTB won its first Best of Show at the Ferrari Club of America’s regional meet in Savannah, Georgia. More accolades followed during the car’s display at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in March 2006. In September 2009, having now been properly run-in, the 275 GTB successfully completed the renowned Colorado Grand road rally. In early 2012, chassis number 07093 was issued Ferrari Classiche certification following a thorough specification inspection by official factory agent Greg Jones of Stuart, Florida. Since then, it has been maintained at Skip Barber’s facility in Sharon, Connecticut, and regularly driven and shown in local events, such as the Lime Rock Park Festival Rally and Concours in September 2015. In the summer of this year, a new clutch master cylinder was installed by RM Auto Restoration of Blenheim, Ontario, as part of their inspection, test drive, and detailing, in preparation for this sale.»

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Chassis-Nummer: 07333

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Monterey 2009, verkauft für 605’000 Dollar. Erster Besitzer war der Schweizer Rennfahrer Willy-Peter Daetwyler, der das Fahrzeug auch zu seinem zweiten Wohnsitz in Los Angeles brachte. Irgendwann in seinem späteren Leben «verlor» das Fahrzeug seinen Motor an den 275 GTB mit der Chassis-Nummer #07237. Das wurde 2010 wieder korrigiert, das Fahrzeug ist jetzt auch wieder in seinem ursprünglichen Argento mit rotem Interieur lackiert, befindet sich anscheinend in Argentinien.

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Chassis-Nummer: 07341

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Paris 2017, verkauft für 1’932’000 Euro, mit diesen Angaben: «Originally delivered to the official Ferrari dealer Rugico of Madrid, Spain, in 1965, chassis number 07341 was born as a short-nose 275 GTB, finished in the lovely and seldom-seen colour combination of Verde Pino (106-G-30) over a Beige (VM 3218) Connolly leather interior. By 1966, the car had been sold to a resident of Switzerland and was registered on Swiss license plates ‚GE 57243‘, according to Ferrari historian Marcel Massini. It returned back to the factory on 6 May 1966, where it was serviced and its odometer was recorded as showing 10,755 kilometres from new. While the majority of the car’s early history remains unknown, it was acquired by Joaquim Folch of Barcelona, Spain, in August of 1989. By this time, the 275 GTB had been refinished in red with a yellow stripe and was pictured in the book Collector’s Garage wearing this livery. The car remained in his ownership until at least 2006, when it was certified by Ferrari Classiche; shortly thereafter, the yellow stripe was removed and the car was repainted red throughout. After leaving Folch’s ownership, the car was sold to the United Kingdom, where it was returned to its original colour combination. The car is accompanied by a file that includes its certification binder from Ferrari Classiche, as well as a handful of service invoices from DK Engineering and Joe Macari.»

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Chassis-Nummer: 07723
Motoren-Nummer: (3x dürfen Sie raten)

Auktion: Broad Arrow, Monterey 2025, Schätzpreis 2,5 bis 2,8 Millionen Dollar. Mit diesen Informationen: «This spectacular matching-numbers short nose 275 GTB, chassis number 07723, benefits from a thoroughly documented chain of careful owners since new. Factory records and Marcel Massini’s report indicate that the Ferrari was issued its Certificate of Origin from the factory on 25 September 1965, finished in classic Argento Metallizzato (Metallic Silver) over Nero (Black) Connolly upholstery, and was delivered the same day via Crepaldi S.a.s. in Milan. Its first steward, Alfredo Honegger of Bergamo, was a noted client of Crepaldi’s, having previously ordered two 250 GT Pininfarina Coupes, and a 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso which he traded in for the new 275 GTB. Chassis 07723 was registered in Bergamo on Italian plates “BG 127987” and remained in its home country through the late 1960s before being exported to Southern California in 1969. There, the Ferrari entered the care of Mike Gertner, a Newport Beach enthusiast who enjoyed the Berlinetta for three years before listing it for sale in an issue of Road & Track magazine. By 1972, the 275 GTB had joined the membership roster of the Ferrari Owners Club USA, appearing under the ownership of Long Beach resident William Thomas, and in 1975 passed to Los Angeles attorney Douglas G. Simon. It was Simon who commissioned the first full restoration of 07723 by Creative Car Craft, electing to repaint it in a classic red lacquer exterior with fresh Connolly leather upholstery and new Borrani wire wheels. The car subsequently appeared at the Ferrari Club of America’s (FCA) Concours d’Eleganza in Los Alamitos in May 1978, where 07723 earned both Best Paint and Best-in-Class honors. Remaining in Southern California, a purchase order on file shows that in 1981 the Ferrari was acquired through European Auto Mart by Marshall “Bud” D. Bell of Manhattan Beach. Bell would retain the Berlinetta for a remarkable 32 years, with extensive service records on file chronicling the care lavished on 07723 throughout the decades. In 2013, Bell parted with his beloved Ferrari, passing through Gullwing Motorcars before finding its next devoted caretaker in Nick Clemence of European Collectibles in Newport Beach. In this ownership, the car was the subject of a comprehensive three-year, nut-and-bolt restoration commencing in 2018 and concluding in 2021, utilizing some of the best Ferrari restoration specialists around. The bare-metal rejuvenation brought 07723 back to exacting factory specifications with Beckman Metal Works correcting any chassis imperfections, European Collectibles overseeing body-off paint in its original Argento Metallizzato, Westminster Auto Upholstery retrimming the interior in period-correct blue Connolly leather, and Brook Betz of Betz & Peters handling the mechanical assembly. Every facet of the project was photo documented, and no expense was spared in bringing 07723 to 100-point concours-quality and factory correct standards. Following completion of the restoration, the Ferrari embarked on an enviable run of concours successes that validated the exceptional quality of the work performed. At the 2021 FCA Pacific Region Concorso Italiano alone, the car achieved the 12 Cylinder Award, Best of Show, and a coveted Platinum award amidst stiff competition. Factory validation of 07723’s authenticity came in 2022 when Ferrari Classiche certification was carried out by Ferrari of Newport Beach. The resulting “Red Book” confirms that the car retains its original, matching-numbers Tipo 213 V12 engine (number 07723, internal number 662/64) and Tipo 563 gearbox (number 357), along with its original body and chassis». Dann: RM Sotheby’s, Paris 2026, Schätzpreis 2,175 bis 2,375 Millionen Euro, ähnliche Angaben wie oben.

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Chassis-Nummer: 07751

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island 2013, verkauft für 1,375’000 Dollar, mit diesen Angaben: «This fantastic late short-nose 275 GTB offers a number of superlatives, combining rare features, a desirable production sequence, stunningly original condition, and the benefits of just one owner for the past 37 years. As a sparingly used and undamaged example that retains all of its original bodywork, interior, and drivetrain components, s/n 07751 is as honest and authentic as a 275 can be found, setting a standard by which other short-nose models can be judged. It is additionally notable as one of just a handful of late short-nose cars to feature an “interim” driveline that was subsequently utilized on the 275’s later competition variant, the 275 GTB/C. According to the research of noted Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, chassis number 07751 was sent to coachbuilder Scaglietti in July 1965 to be clothed in Pininfarina’s exquisite body design. Completed in September, the car was finished in Oro Chiaro (light gold) paint, as confirmed by factory records, with an interior trimmed in Nero (black) Connolly leather.
It should be noted that 07751 occupies a relatively unique position within the sequence of overall 275 production, falling quite late amongst the short-nose cars but shortly after the official debut of the long-nose prototype. Like a small handful of cars produced during this brief changeover period, 07751 combines various elements of both designs. It offers the purity of Pininfarina’s original early short-nose design, which is aesthetically preferable to many collectors and certainly more faithful to the model’s original conception, as well as some of the time-developed improvements of the later cars, such as hanging pedals, a wood grain dashboard, and an enlarged footwell. The most important of these changeover features, however, lies with the driveline. There were three different driveline configurations utilized during the life of the 275 GTB, the earliest cars being fitted with an open Hotchkiss-style normal u-joint setup. The use of a rear-mounted transaxle required this driveshaft to rotate at a much higher speed than a conventional one, making proper alignment critical for the elimination of any vibration. Unfortunately, over time, these drivelines often became misaligned, requiring both skill and special training to correct, usually at significant expense. As a result, Ferrari switched to a constant velocity (CV) joint setup with a center bearing (referred to as the “interim” driveline setup), which made the alignment process much simpler, and it is this configuration that is fitted to 07751. Generally associated with the initial run of the subsequent two-cam long-nose examples, the “interim” driveline configuration is known to exist on only a few of the late short-nose cars, making 07751 one of perhaps just 10 such cars that were so equipped. Ultimately, Ferrari switched to a torque tube setup that effectively bolted the clutch housing to the transaxle at the rear, fixing them together as a unit. As noted, however, in the later 275 GTB/C competition cars, Ferrari reverted to the “interim” driveline setup, presumably because of its light weight and ease of adjustment. S/n 07751 therefore combines the best of both worlds, providing the short-nose model’s handsome looks with the vibration-free, high-speed performance associated with both the long-nose road cars and the later 275 GTB/C competition derivatives.
Equipped as an American-export example with instruments in miles, this 275 GTB was delivered new for retail to Luigi Chinetti Motors in New York in September 1965, and it was soon sold to a Mr. Freedman, of New York City. Ten years later, the car had accrued less than 23,000 miles and had been repainted in red. Otherwise showing very little use, the car still retained its original drivetrain and interior (with the manufacturer’s original dealer-issued protective plastic lamination still affixed to the carpet bulkhead) when offered for sale by a Pennsylvania-based owner in September 1975. Two months later, the car was purchased by its current owner, a long-time automotive professional who owns a dealership in Florida specializing in quality automobiles. Originally acquiring the car in Pennsylvania, the consignor quickly retained the well-known Elvidio Grande, of the Auto Palace in Pittsburgh, to conduct a comprehensive rebuild of the original V-12 engine. The motor’s original rings, rods, and bearings were all replaced with OEM components, and it was then stored with the car to optimally enrich originality and provenance. Performance was supplemented with the installation of Daytona-style valve guides made of Teflon and brass. Sometime after relocating 07751 to Florida, the consignor opted to conduct a premium repaint in red, for which he commissioned Daya’s Custom Autos, of Orlando, Florida. Totaling approximately $20,000, this work featured a full, bare-metal media-blast, including the removal of the doors, hood, trunk, wheels, and all glass. Following this beautifully executed refinish, 07751 was presented at numerous exhibits and events over the years, consistently earning acclaim and winning awards. These shows included the Festivals of Speed, the Celebration Exotic Car Show, the Winter Park Concours d’Elegance, and the 1987 FCA National Concours, at which the car was a 1st place winner. Most recently, 07751 was certified by Ferrari Classiche, further endorsing this prancing horse’s pedigree.
Currently still displaying approximately 50,000 original miles, this fabulously maintained short-nose 275 GTB offers remarkable preservation, featuring its original starburst-style Campagnolo alloy wheels, wood-rimmed steering wheel and shift knob, carpets, deck straps, and seats (which still display handwritten, matching chassis numbers on their undersides). All bodywork and glass remains original, displaying the correct Securit watermarks, while the driveshaft tunnel and exhaust system are also matching-numbers components. S/n 07751 also benefits from a few more-recent mechanical measures, such as the installation of a new clutch package within the last 200 miles of use, and new, correct Michelin XWX tires within the last 150 miles. The suspension has furthermore been freshened with authentic Koni Classic factory shock absorbers. Accompanied by an original owner’s manual and parts book, a complete toolkit, and its Ferrari Classiche Red Book, this outstanding short-nose 275 GTB has been ideally maintained by just one faithful custodian for the last 35 years. The car features time-capsule originality, continuing to wear original, factory-issued, protective, interior lamination more than 47 years after it left Maranello. Also particularly notable as one of the last short-nose examples produced, this 275 features the unique “interim” driveshaft configuration, promising smooth operation at higher speeds.»

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Chassis-Nummer: 07765
Motoren-Nummer: GP07 213

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, The Guikas Collection 2021, verkauft für 2’142’500 Euro. Eine «Kurznase», ausgeliefert im Juli 1965 an den Grafen Fréderic Chandon de Brialles, einem Erben des Moët&Chandon-Champagner-Vermögens. Interessant ist die Konfiguartion mit Alu-Motorhaube und -Türen – und natürlich die wunderbare Farbe, Blu Sera. Der Graf schien aber wenig Freude zu haben an seinem Ferrari, er tauschte ihn schon ein Jahr später gegen eine 427er-Cobra. Der neue Besitzer Claude Bouscary gewann mit #07765 aber 1967 die französische GT-Meisterschaft, einer der grössten Rennsport-Erfolge für einen 275 GTB. Heute verfügt der Ferrari über einen (modernen) Renn-Motor, die ursprüngliche Colombo-Maschine ist aber noch vorhanden.

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Noch sind wir mitten im Neuaufbau, die anderen Ferrari 275 GTB kommen dann auch noch.