Ferrari 275 GTS
Built as Ferraris Cabriolet, the 275 GTS replaced the 250 Series II Cabriolet in 1964 at the Paris Motor Show. New to the car was an updated body by Pininfarina and 3.3-liter engine which it shared with the 275 GTB ‘Berlinetta.’
A new 3.3-liter version of the Colombo V12 engine called the Tipo 213 was developed. Producing a capable 260 bhp, it could power the luxurious cabriolet to around 150 mph. The chassis was thoroughly revised to include four-wheel independent suspension. Double wishbones were implemented at all four corners as were disc brakes.
Only 200 examples of the GTS were built in a quick two year production. Many of these ended up in the California market.
Specs & Performance
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1964 – 1966 |
| built at | Maranello, Italy |
| body stylist | Pininfarina |
| coachbuilder | Pininfarina |
| production | 200 |
| price $ | $ 14,500 |
| engine | Tipo 213 V12 |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | SOHC |
| displacement | 3286 cc / 200.5 in³ |
| bore | 77.0 mm / 3.03 in |
| stroke | 58.8 mm / 2.31 in |
| compression | 9.2:1 |
| engine designer | Gioacchino Colombo |
| power | 193.9 kw / 260.0 bhp @ 7000 rpm |
| specific output | 79.12 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 193.6 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 273.9 nm / 202.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm |
| redline | 7000 |
| body / frame | Steel Body over Tipo 563 Steel Chassis |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 205GR14 |
| rear tires | 205HR14 |
| front brakes | Discs |
| rear brakes | Discs |
| steering | Worm & Roller |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones |
| curb weight | 1343 kg / 2960 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in |
| front track | 1377 mm / 54.2 in |
| rear track | 1392 mm / 54.8 in |
| length | 4351 mm / 171.3 in |
| width | 1674 mm / 65.9 in |
| height | 1311 mm / 51.6 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.08:1, 2.12:1, 1.57:1, 1.25:1, 1.04:1 |
| final drive | 3.30:1 |
| top speed | ~233.4 kph / 145.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~7.2 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~18.8 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~15.7 seconds |
Pictures
Se full 1964 Ferrari 275 GTS Gallery here
Auction & Sales History
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS 07559 – sold for $1,925,000 One of Approximately 200 Built. Just Two Owners since 1969 Documented by Ferrari Historian Marcel Massini. Recent Engine Rebuild. Presented in Rare, Original “Swaters Blue” Finish. Auction Source: The Pebble Beach Auctions 2015 by Gooding and Company
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS 07449 – sold for $1,595,000 One of Only 200 Examples Built. Upgraded in Period with 6-Carb Setup. Offered from Continuous 45-Year Ownership. Recent Mechanical Attention Performed by John Hajduk’s Motorkraft. Documented by Ferrari Historian Marcel Massini. Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Company
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS 08313 – did not sell for $2,365,000 One of the all-time road going Ferraris; one of 200 built. Fresh restoration by Ferrari specialists Patrick Ottis and Brian Hoyt. Long-term German and American history. Wonderful colors and presentation. Auction Source: Arizona 2015 by RM Auctions
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS 07805 – sold for $1,760,000 Two owners from new; current ownership for 37 years. Original paint and interior. Under 24,000 original miles. Decades of enjoyment by a true enthusiast. An incredibly original “once-in-a-lifetime” 275 GTS. Auction Source: 2014 Monterey by RM Auctions
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS 08353 – sold for $1,485,000 One of 200 produced; the fifth from last example built. Finished in incredibly rare Grigio Fumo. Originally delivered through Luigi Chinetti Motors. Showing less than 12,000 original miles. Recipient of a fresh restoration by marque specialists. Auction Source: 2014 Arizona by RM Auctions
The Bruxelles Motor Show 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS 07799 – sold for $1,045,000 Delivered new as factory show car in Oro Chiaro over Rosso Scuro. Exceptionally well presented example with matching numbers engine. Prominent ownership history and kept by first owner for 34 years. One of Ferrari’s best driving open top road cars. Documented history by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini. Auction Source: 2013 Quail Lodge Auction by Bonhams
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS 07331 – sold for $990,000 Originally owned by legendary racing driver Bob Grossman. From the collection of a FCA charter member and past president. Matching-numbers example; frequently driven and enjoyed. Auction Source: 2013 Monterey Auction by RM Auctions
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS 07189 – sold for €795,200. According to factory paperwork, the example offered here, s/n 07655, was completed in July 1965 and imported new in autumn of that year to the United States by Luigi Chinetti Motors of Greenwich, Connecticut. By August 1966, it was owned by one Mr. Petrascoro of New Jersey before eventually coming under the ownership of Steve Saunders of Illinois in the 1980s, having since been repainted red and fitted with a tan leather interior. Advertised for sale in 1989, it had received a new beige top and its transaxle, heads, and clutch were rebuilt. Showing just 19,000 miles, it was sold in 1990 to William Jacobs, also of Illinois, before being acquired by the previous owner in the late 1990s with the same general mileage, complete with its tools and books, and advertised as a former class winner at the Ferrari National meet.
An avid and dedicated collector, the previous owner drove s/n 07655 rather sparingly, with the exception of a tour through New England in the 1999 Forza Mille. Finished in Rosso Chiaro with a tan top, tan leather interior and the very desirable Borrani wire wheels, the car remains in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition, highly presentable and well-suited for continued enjoyment. Since acquiring the car, which has been Ferrari Classiche and FNA certified, the vendor has carefully maintained it in his Florida collection. Auction Source: 2013 Villa d’Erba Auction by RM
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS 08005 – sold for $1,127,500 One of Only 200 Examples Built over a Two-Year Period. Believed to be a Long-Term West Coast Car. Beautifully Restored, Matching-Numbers Example. First in Class at the Ferrari 60th Anniversary Concours at Fiorano. Two-Time FCA 99+ Point Platinum Award Winner. Certified by the Ferrari Classiche Department. Offered with Tool Roll, Manuals, Borrani Wire Wheels, and Red Book. Documented by Marque Historian Marcel Massini. Auction Source: The 2013 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company
1965 Ferrari 275GTS Spyder Coachwork by Pininfarina 06977 – sold for €500,000 Refinished in yellow and with its interior re-trimmed in black, the car is described by the vendor as in generally fine condition and will be presented for sale fresh from servicing and detailing by marque specialists (invoice available). Offered with Massini Report and current MoT, ‘06977’ represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fine example of what many consider the most elegant of all spyder Ferraris. Auction Source: 2012 Goodwood Revival Sale by Bonhams
