Description
Ferrari announced the launch of the 275 series in October 1964 at the Salon de L’Automobile in Paris. The series consisted of a hard-top Berlinetta, dubbed the “GTB”, and cabriolet spider, from which the GTS takes its name. Both bodies were designed by Pininfarina. While the chassis and engines for the two models were essentially identical, the similarities ended there. The GTB body was fabricated by Maranello’s preferred competition coachbuilder Scaglietti, while the more luxuriously appointed GTS was constructed at Pininfarina’s Grugliasco factory.
The Ferrari 275 GTS was completely different in appearance and proportions to its closed-roof sibling, while the cabriolet car was constructed of steel with aluminium bonnet, boot lit, and doors. Uncovered headlamps, triple-louvered wings, a tapered rear end, and standard Borrani wire wheels were the spider’s key visual identifiers, and those features were eventually carried over to the 330 and 365 GTS variants that followed. Just 200 examples of the 275 GTS were built over an 18-month production period, making the model far rarer than the 275 GTB, of which over twice the amount were made. Prized by Ferrari enthusiasts today as the luxurious grand touring expression of the celebrated 3. 3-litre Colombo platform, the 275 GTS has evolved into one of the era’s most collectable open-top Ferraris.
The example we are pleased to offer for sale was built in 1965 as the 66th of 200 cars to be produced. Finished in the wonderful combination of Verde Scuro over Pelle Orange leather it was delivered new in Italy to renowned American sports car dealer and racing driver Bob Grossman, a well-known figure in SCCA racing in the United States and one of the most successful privateers of the time at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The car went on to reside in the United States and was owned by a small number of enthusiasts including a charter member and past president of the Ferrari Club of America who went on to describe the GTS as “the most enjoyable street Ferrari of them all”.
The car made its way over to the United Kingdom and between 2019 – 2020 underwent a full mechanical overhaul with Joe Macari Classics. Included in the works was a complete engine rebuild as well as a new clutch and flywheel and full refresh to the entire suspension and running gear.
Since then, the GTS has been returned to its wonderful and factory correct combination of Verde Scuro over Pelle Arancio leather and is ready to be enjoyed on Sunday morning drives or long-distance road trips alike.
The car has been awarded red book Classiche Certification from the Ferrari factory, confirming its original colour scheme, as well as its matching numbers engine and gearbox. One of only 200 examples built, this stunning 60’s V12 convertible would make a fantastic addition to any Ferrari collection. Contact us now for more information or to arrange a viewing.
