1964 Ferrari 275 GTS
- Engine
- 3.3L V12 with three dual-choke Weber carburetors, ~260 bhp
- Colour
- 'Rosso Corsa' (red) with tan leather interior
The 1964 Ferrari 275 GTS, chassis 07331, is one of only 200 examples of the Pininfarina-bodied open grand tourer that debuted at the 1964 Paris Auto Show alongside the 275 GTB. Originally delivered in Italy to American racing driver and Ferrari importer Bob Grossman, the car passed through several American owners before a comprehensive restoration between 1995 and 2000 by Automotive Restorations of Stratford, Connecticut, during which it was refinished in Rosso Corsa over tan leather. The car has since been regularly driven and shown at Ferrari events.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$1,500,000 – US$1,750,000
- 1972 →Acquisition unknownCharles Raymond Dobenspartial documentation
Resident of Pompano Beach; car subsequently passed via an Atlanta dealer to a succession of brief owners in the South.
- → 1990Acquisition unknownW.M. Hallpartial documentation
Based in Jacksonville, Florida; sold the car in 1990.
- 1990 →Private saleMichael Dichiaropartial documentation
Resident of New Rochelle, New York; acquired the car from W.M. Hall.
- → 2001Acquisition unknownHenry Millerpartial documentation
Commissioned a full restoration between 1995 and 2000 by Automotive Restorations, Inc. of Stratford, Connecticut; car was refinished in Rosso Corsa with tan leather during this work.
- 2001 → 2003Private saleMichael Westrickpartial documentation
Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana; personally drove the car at the 2002 Cavallino Classic Tour.
- 2003 → 2013Acquisition unknownCharter member and past president of the Ferrari Club of Americapartial documentation
Long-time Ferrari enthusiast who had owned around 40 examples including a 250 LM and 166 MM; described this car as his most pleasurable road Ferrari. Kept it well maintained and drove it regularly, including rally and concours appearances.
- 2013 →Acquisition unknownCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Engaged Gran Touring Classics in Long Beach, California for a full engine rebuild, mechanical overhaul, new exhaust, carburetor rebuilds, radio restoration, and new tires.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryBob Grossmanpartial documentation
Renowned American racing driver and Ferrari importer; took original delivery in Italy. Car was finished in Verde Scuro over Arancia at time of delivery.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownGentleman in Missouripartial documentation
Intermediate owner who subsequently sold the car to a buyer in Florida.
- Date unknownPrivate saleLonney D. Getlinpartial documentation
Based in Pensacola, Florida.
Competition
- 20022002 Cavallino Classic TourDriver: Michael Westrick
Owner drove the car on the touring event based in Palm Beach.
- 2006XV Palm Beach Cavallino Classic
Car was displayed in the paddock during the January 2006 edition of the event.
- —Highland Classic Rally
Participated during ownership by the Ferrari Club of America past president; held in North Carolina.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2000RestorationAutomotive Restorations, Inc.
Full restoration to present configuration carried out between 1995 and 2000, including a repaint in Rosso Corsa and retrimming in tan leather.
Work commissioned by owner Henry Miller; workshop located in Stratford, Connecticut. Restoration completed by 2000.
- —Engine rebuildGran Touring Classics
Complete engine rebuild performed, including rebuilding of all three carburetors.
Carried out during current owner's tenure after 2013; workshop operated by Norbert Hofer in Long Beach, California.
- —MechanicalGran Touring Classics
Extensive mechanical servicing performed, along with fitting of a new exhaust system, rebuilt radio, and replacement tires.
Undertaken concurrently with the engine rebuild by the same workshop in Long Beach, California.
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