1966 Ferrari 275 GTB long-nose, aluminium body
- Engine
- 3.3L V12 with triple Weber carburettors, 280 hp
- Colour
- Blue (Bleu 20-A-185)
Ferrari 275 GTB chassis 08199 is a long-nose, aluminium-bodied example completed at the factory in January 1966 and finished in blue over beige leather, a specification it retains today. Originally destined for Rome, it was redirected to Hollywood, California, where it was sold to actor Alex Cord. Subsequently owned in the Fresno and Modesto areas of California before being shipped to Switzerland in 1987, the car has received both mechanical and cosmetic restoration work and holds Ferrari Classiche certification. Aluminium-bodied 275 GTBs were produced in very small numbers and are among the most sought-after road Ferraris of the Enzo era.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate £2,000,000 – £2,200,000
- 1966 →Factory deliveryHollywood Sports Carspartial documentation
California dealership operated by Chic Vandagriff that received the car as its initial US destination following shipment from Italy.
- → 1970-02-22Private saleAlex Cordpartial documentation
Believed to be the actor known for TV work across the 1960s and 1970s; acquired the car from the Hollywood dealership and held it for a few years.
- 1970-02-22 → 1984Private saleGeorge Belyeafull documentation
Fresno, California resident who retained the car for nearly 14 years before selling to a local enthusiast.
- 1984 → 1985Private saleDon Oroscopartial documentation
Fresno-based hot-rod enthusiast who held the car briefly, approximately one year, before selling it on.
- 1985 → 1987Private saleRobert Piccininifull documentation
Modesto, California owner who commissioned a full mechanical and cosmetic restoration by Tom Watling shortly after acquisition in May 1985; sold after restoration was finished.
- 1987 →Acquisition unknownSwiss ownerpartial documentation
Car was exported to Switzerland in 1987; a recent cosmetic restoration in the original colour scheme was carried out during this period of ownership, and Ferrari Classiche certification was obtained.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1985RestorationTom Watling
Full mechanical and cosmetic restoration carried out shortly after the car was acquired by its fourth owner in May 1985.
Restoration completed by 1987, after which the car was sold.
- —Restoration
Cosmetic restoration undertaken in the car's original colour scheme, returning it to exemplary condition throughout.
Carried out during the Swiss ownership period; specific date not stated.
- —InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche certification granted, confirming the car's authenticity and condition.
Recently completed at the time of cataloguing.
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