Description
This car is Lot 143 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at the Goodwood Members' Meeting Sale on the 13th April, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Saturday 12th April from 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 13 April from 09:00, at Goodwood Members' Meeting.
Lot 143
Ferrari Classiche certified
1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Coupé
Registration no. PHJ 363E
Chassis no. 9537
Delivered new in Italy
Resident in the USA for many years
£150, 000 restoration circa 2013-2016
Fitted with air conditioning
Immaculate condition
Delivered new in its native Italy, chassis number '09537' was originally finished in maroon with beige Connolly leather interior, and left the factory destined for the official Ferrari dealer in Rome, Motor SaS. The car was sold new to a Mr Pirri, resident in Rome, in February 1967.
In 1970 the Ferrari was exported to the USA, passing into the ownership of Steve Lawing of North Carolina in 1971. Mr Lawing kept the car until 1975 when he sold it to William R Johnson of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The accompanying Massini Report lists the next owner as David Auld of Bethesda, Maryland as of 5th May 1979, when the first mention is made of the car having air conditioning. By the end of May1986 the Ferrari belonged to Clyde Louis Baldwin of Wilmington, Delaware, who appears to have kept it until circa 2003. '09537' later returned to Italy where it where it was owned by an Italian gentleman until his death circa 2011, at which point it was placed in storage.
Acquired by Mr van der Walt in October 2011, the Ferrari was sent to UK-based marque specialists to be returned to running order following its time in storage. The car received the UK registration 'PHJ 363E' on 1st December 2011.
In December 2013 it was decided that the Ferrari should be treated to a bare-metal, no-expense-spared restoration. The restoration took just under three years to complete and saw the car refinished in its current colour combination of Blu Sera with Grigio leather interior. On completion, '9537' was granted Ferrari Classiche certification in 2016, confirming that it retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox and body. In addition to the Classiche 'Red Book', the car comes with restoration invoices and paperwork totalling over £150, 000 (close inspection recommended) together with other historical paperwork and the aforementioned Massini Report. The Ferrari has belonged to our vendor since 2021.
Finished in a rare and elegant colour combination (a refreshing change from the ubiquitous Rosso Corsa), this beautifully presented Ferrari 330 GTC would be equally suited to concours lawn appearances at prestigious events or long-distance touring in the grandest manner.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
