1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy (long-nose, torque-tube)
- Engine
- 3.3L V12 (Colombo short-block), six-carburetor intake
- Colour
- Dark blue ('Blu Scuro') over red
Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy, chassis 08343, is among the rarest configurations of the two-cam 275 series: the second of just ten torque-tube cars built with both six-carburetor induction and lightweight alloy coachwork. Completed in March 1966 and originally delivered through the Düsseldorf importer Auto-Becker, the car passed through German, New York, and Atlanta ownership before a comprehensive restoration by Patrick Ottis and Brian Hoyt brought it to concours standard. It holds a Ferrari Classiche Red Book and Certificate of Authenticity confirming matching-numbers engine and factory alloy body.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$3,481,000
- 1966-03-01 → 1966-04-01Factory deliveryAuto-Beckerfull documentation
Official Ferrari importer in Düsseldorf; received the car by rail from Maranello and acted as the selling dealer to the first retail buyer.
- 1966-04-01 → 1968Private saleGerman resident near Colognepartial documentation
First retail owner, domiciled in Siegberg; placed the car for sale in early 1968, after which it was serviced at the factory's customer assistance department in Modena.
- 1970 → 1978Acquisition unknownAvi R. Brandpartial documentation
Woodbury, New York resident who held the car for eight years before selling to a specialist dealership.
- 1978 → 1980-05-01Private saleFAF Motorcarspartial documentation
Tucker, Georgia Ferrari specialist that carried out a comprehensive refurbishment and repainted the bodywork in Giallo Fly before selling the car on.
- 1980-05-01 → 2008Private saleCarl Caskeyfull documentation
Atlanta-based helicopter pilot and Vietnam veteran, working overseas for Bell Helicopters in Iran during initial ownership; kept the car for roughly 28 years.
- 2008 → 2013-05-01Private saleLos Angeles-based collectorpartial documentation
Commissioned a full engine rebuild by Patrick Ottis and a broader refurbishment by Brian Hoyt, with cosmetics refinished in Blu Scuro over Rossa leather.
- 2013-05-01 →Private saleNew Jersey Ferrari collectorpartial documentation
Respected enthusiast who acquired the car following the California refurbishment; held it through the Ferrari Classiche certification in 2019.
Competition
- 1981-06-01FCA National Meeting and Concours d'Elegance
Presented by Carl Caskey at the Ferrari Club of America national gathering held in Asheville, North Carolina.
- 20122012 Cavallino Classic
First concours appearance after the extensive Ottis/Hoyt restoration was completed in late 2011.
- 20122012 Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceClass award
Awarded a class honor approximately seven months after the Cavallino Classic appearance.
- 20132013 Ferrari Fall FestivalBest of Show
Event took place in New Jersey, rounding out a strong concours season for the car.
- 2013-08-0150th Annual FCA International Meet and Concours d'ElegancePlatinum Award, Coppa Bella Macchina Award, and Coppa GT Award
Held in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin; car was displayed by its New Jersey owner shortly after acquisition.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1968ServiceFerrari Assistenza Clienti
Serviced at the Ferrari factory's official customer assistance centre in Modena following the first owner placing the car for sale.
- 1978RestorationFAF Motorcars
Full refurbishment carried out by FAF Motorcars including a repaint of the coachwork in Giallo Fly.
- 2008Engine rebuildPatrick Ottis
Complete engine rebuild performed by a specialist following the car's change of ownership; the V-12 unit was removed and sent to the workshop separately.
Work was commissioned by the Los Angeles-based collector upon acquiring the car in January 2008.
- 2008RestorationBrian Hoyt
Comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment of the entire car beyond the engine, including a refinish in Blu Scuro paint over Rossa leather interior.
Carried out concurrently with the Ottis engine rebuild; work was completed by late 2011.
- 2019InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche inspection resulting in issuance of a Red Book and Certificate of Authenticity, confirming the matching-numbers six-carburetor V-12 engine, original alloy coachwork, and a correct-type gearbox.
Gearbox recorded as number 88-I; engine type noted as 213/66.
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