1966 Ferrari 330 GTS
- Engine
- 3,967cc SOHC V12 with triple Weber carburetors, 300 bhp
- Colour
- Pale yellow
Ferrari 330 GTS chassis 10817 is one of just 99 open-top examples of the Pininfarina-styled V-12 grand tourer produced between 1966 and 1968, making it considerably rarer than the related 330 GTC coupé. Originally delivered in silver over red through the official West Coast Ferrari distributor in Reno, Nevada, its first owner was a San Francisco jazz record producer. The car subsequently passed through the hands of a noted Reno eye surgeon, a California enthusiast, and a well-known collector before receiving a cosmetic restoration to its current pale yellow livery.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$2,000,000
- → 1970Factory deliveryBaldhard G. Falkpartial documentation
San Francisco-based jazz and early funk record producer who took original delivery via the West Coast Ferrari distributor in Reno. Returned the car due to gearbox problems and eventually exchanged it for a 365 GTB/4 Daytona.
- → 1973Private saleModern Classic Motorspartial documentation
William Harrah's official West Coast Ferrari distributorship in Reno, Nevada. Held the car in storage for several years after Falk returned it, then sold it on as a used example.
- 1973 →Private saleLouis Sellyipartial documentation
Prominent Reno eye surgeon and accomplished amateur racing driver. Held the car for several years before selling it on.
- → 1987Private salePhilip Otto Kraftpartial documentation
Based in Oceanside, California; registered the car with the Ferrari Club of America from 1982 through 1984 and exhibited it at the FCA National Meeting in 1987.
- 1987 → 1998Private saleWilliam Kontespartial documentation
Prominent collector associated with The Chequered Flag Collection in Millville, New Jersey. Had the car repainted in pale yellow with a tan interior; mileage stood at approximately 29,411 by 1991.
- 1998 →Private saleRobert Fagensonpartial documentation
Oakhurst, New Jersey owner who retained the car for roughly 17 years before it passed to the current consignor.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Carried out mechanical sorting including new radiator, brake and suspension adjustments, clutch and heater repairs, full tune-up, and fitment of new springs, hoses, and tyres.
Competition
- 1987Ferrari Club of America1987 FCA National MeetingGran Turismo Award
Concours-style judging held across two venues in Washington D.C. and Summit Point, West Virginia; the car received the Gran Turismo category award.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RepairModern Classic Motors
Gearbox fault developed and the car was returned to the dealer, where it was held in storage for a number of years.
Exact repair scope not described; car was stored rather than immediately rectified.
- —Restoration
Car was refinished in pale yellow with a tan leather interior, representing a full cosmetic change from the original silver-over-red specification.
Carried out during William Kontes's ownership, prior to the car being advertised for sale in 1991.
- —Mechanical
During the current owner's tenure the car was comprehensively sorted: a new radiator was fitted, brakes and suspension were adjusted, the clutch and heater were repaired, a full tune-up was performed, and new hood springs, tubes, and tyres were installed.
Multiple separate tasks undertaken; trunk was also noted as having been very neatly restored.
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