1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
- Colour
- White ('Bianco')
The Ferrari 275 GTS (chassis 07805) is a rare example among just 200 built, delivered new in early 1966 to the United States and retailed through Loeber Motors in Chicago. Specified in white over blue, it spent its early years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and passed through only three owners over nearly six decades, remaining in unrestored, largely original condition throughout. The car has been shown at Ferrari Club of America and concours events and has received Ferrari Classiche certification, placing it among the finest surviving unrestored examples of the model.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €1,792,000 (≈ $1.97M)
- —Auction saleEstimate US$1,600,000 – US$1,800,000
- 1966 → 1966Factory deliveryChinetti Motorspartial documentation
US import agent who received the car new from Ferrari before forwarding it to the Chicago retail dealer.
- 1966 → 1967-04-15Private saleLoeber Motorsfull documentation
Ferrari franchised dealer in Chicago; held the car until retail sale to first private owner. Original purchase invoice from this dealer survives.
- 1967-04-15 → 1977-04-01Private saleM.J. Suerthfull documentation
Chicago-based funeral director who kept the car primarily at his Fort Lauderdale winter residence; used it mainly for towing a small boat to his yacht, and had personalised door monograms fitted as an anniversary gift. Sold via a Ferrari Club of America newsletter advertisement.
- 1977-04-01 →Private saleLong-time Ferrari enthusiast, second ownerfull documentation
Purchased for $18,000 and retained the car for approximately 37 years, driving and displaying it at concours and club events throughout the northeastern US while preserving its original unrestored condition.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownProminent collector, third ownerpartial documentation
Current consignor; described as a discerning collector of notable taste.
Competition
- 1990Ferrari Club of AmericaFerrari Club of America Annual Meet at Watkins Glen
Car was displayed at this club gathering by its second owner as part of regular concours and club event participation.
- 1997Meadow Brook Hall Concours d'Elegance
Exhibited by the second owner during his long tenure; one of several concours appearances in the northeastern US.
Maintenance & restoration
- —InspectionFerrari Classiche
The vehicle was awarded Ferrari Classiche certification, confirming the authenticity and originality of the car.
Described as a recent development relative to the time of cataloguing.
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