1966 Ferrari 275 GTB long-nose alloy-body
- Engine
- 3.3L V12 with triple Weber carburettors, 280 hp
- Colour
- Blue metallic (originally white over black leather)
Chassis 08497 is a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB distinguished by an exceptionally uncommon configuration: alloy coachwork combined with the long-nose body, torque-tube driveshaft, and triple-carburetor engine — one of only four such examples produced. Delivered new in Italy to a Bergamo resident, the car passed through Italian and American ownership before returning to Europe, receiving a blue metallic restoration circa 2006 and Ferrari Classiche certification confirming a fully matching-numbers drivetrain. It was exhibited at the 2010 Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza and competed in the 2011 Coppa Milano-Sanremo Rally.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$2,900,000 – US$3,500,000
- 1966 → 1967Factory deliveryFiorenzo Novalifull documentation
Original recipient of the car, resident of Bergamo, who took delivery via the official Ferrari dealer in Milan. Car was registered on Italian plates BG 136914.
- 1967 →Private saleEttore Bonassolipartial documentation
Second Italian owner, based in Torre Boldone.
- 1973-04-01 →Private saleAugust E. Weddlepartial documentation
First American owner, based in Goldendale, Washington; acquired the car when it was imported to the US.
- 1989 →Private saleGentleman in Genevapartial documentation
European owner based in Switzerland who acquired the car upon its return from the US.
- → 1989Private saleMr. Loomispartial documentation
California-based owner prior to the car's return to Europe.
- → 2014Private saleJoel Bergfull documentation
Swedish owner who had the car repainted in blue metallic around 2006 and obtained Ferrari Classiche certification confirming matching-numbers status. Entered the car in notable concours and rally events.
- 2014 →Private saleCollector on US West Coastpartial documentation
Current consignor, described as a prominent collector based on the American West Coast.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownAlessandro de Benedittipartial documentation
Third Italian owner, resident of Turin; car was re-registered under Turin plates during his ownership.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownOwner based in Bergamopartial documentation
Subsequent owner who brought the car back to Bergamo, the same Italian city as the original owner.
Competition
- 20102010 Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza
Car was displayed at this prestigious Italian concours while in Joel Berg's ownership.
- 2011Coppa Milano-Sanremo Rally
Car was driven in this historic rally the year following its Villa d'Este appearance, still under Berg's ownership.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2006Restoration
Car was refinished in blue metallic as part of a restoration carried out during Joel Berg's ownership in Sweden.
Approximate date given in the source prose.
- —InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche certification obtained, verifying that all major mechanical components including engine and gearbox are original and matching-numbers throughout.
Certification was granted during Joel Berg's ownership, likely in conjunction with or following the restoration.
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