1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
- Engine
- V12 tipo 213, four-cam
- Colour
- Light red ('Rosso Chiaro')

Ferrari 275 GTB/4 chassis 10147 was assembled in July 1967, finished in Rosso Chiaro with Nero Vaumol leather trim, and is approximately the 140th example produced. Distributed via the Swiss Ferrari importer SAVAF, it subsequently passed through a notable chain of American ownership, accumulating a well-documented service history that includes a comprehensive mechanical overhaul by respected Ferrari specialist Patrick Ottis. The car retains its original matching-numbers tipo 213 V-12 engine and carries Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification confirming factory-original mechanical specification.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$3,025,000
- 1967-09-01 →Factory deliverySAVAF (Swiss Ferrari importer, Geneva)partial documentation
Geneva-based Swiss Ferrari importer operated by Georges Filipinetti; received the car as a distributor in September 1967 after factory completion in July.
- 1970 →Acquisition unknownAlgar Enterprisespartial documentation
Well-known Ferrari dealership in Paoli, Pennsylvania, founded by Al Garthwaite; car was exported from Switzerland to the US at this point.
- 1973-06-01 → 1974-10-01Acquisition unknownNicholas Simpsonpartial documentation
Based in Sterling, Colorado.
- 1974-10-01 → 1975-12-01Acquisition unknownDaniel and Leo Shannonpartial documentation
Loveland, Colorado owners who invested in mechanical work including engine and transaxle rebuild, electrical overhaul, new clutch, and Borrani wire wheels; advertised the car for sale in late 1975.
- 1975-12-01 → 1984Private saleJoseph Mochpartial documentation
Ferrari collector from Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a notable collection including several significant Ferraris.
- 1984 →Private saleJean Banchetpartial documentation
French chef based in Wheeling, Illinois, owner of the celebrated restaurant La Francais; commissioned a substantial refurbishment in 1985 by Motorkraft in Indiana.
- 1988 → 1993Private saleJake Weaverpartial documentation
Jackson, Mississippi owner who held the car for approximately five years and described it as well maintained when offering it for sale.
- 1993 → 1998Private saleBill Mitchellpartial documentation
Colleyville, Texas collector who kept the car for at least four years and had the interior reupholstered by Bob Smith Coachworks in Gainesville, Texas.
- 1998-03-01 → 2003Private saleJames Malouinfull documentation
Banning, California owner who commissioned a comprehensive engine rebuild by Patrick Ottis totaling $30,000, along with brake, steering, and suspension work, a repaint in rosso, and new Borrani wheels with Michelin XWX tires.
- 2005 → 2011Private saleSteve Wolfpartial documentation
Boca Raton, Florida resident; car underwent a significant cosmetic restoration including repaint and interior retrimming during late 2010 to 2011 while in this ownership or transitioning out of it.
- 2005-05-01 → 2005Acquisition unknownBeth LeQuin and Bruce Millerpartial documentation
Santa Fe, New Mexico owners who showed the car at the Quail Motorsports Gathering in Carmel Valley in August 2005.
- 2011 → 2014Private saleJeff Lotmanpartial documentation
Los Angeles resident who showed the car at the FCA National Field and Driving Concours in Palm Springs in October 2011 and obtained Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification confirming matching-numbers status.
- 2011-03-01 → 2011AuctionCanepa Motorsportspartial documentation
Paradise Valley, California dealership that purchased the car at the Amelia Island sale, detailed it thoroughly, and resold it to the next owner.
- 2014 →Acquisition unknownIllinois collector (consignor)full documentation
Current vendor who acquired the car in early 2014; has maintained it carefully and retains a comprehensive file including prior bills of sale, Ottis rebuild summary, various invoices, and Ferrari Classiche certification.
- Date unknownPrivate saleKirk Whitepartial documentation
Philadelphia-based dealer or collector who acquired this car as part of a multi-vehicle transaction also involving a 275 GTS and a 250 GTO.
Competition
- 2005-08-01Third Annual Quail Motorsports Gathering
Displayed by Bruce Miller at the event held in Carmel Valley, California, approximately three months after the car was acquired in May 2005.
- 2011-10-01FCA National Field and Driving Concours
Presented by Jeff Lotman in Palm Springs following purchase from Canepa Motorsports.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1975Engine rebuild
Engine and transaxle rebuilt, electrical system overhauled, new clutch fitted, and Borrani wire wheels installed. Work commissioned by the Shannon family prior to offering the car for sale.
Car advertised for sale in December 1975 following completion of this work.
- 1985RestorationMotorkraft
Substantial refurbishment carried out by a respected specialist in Indiana.
Work performed by John Hajduk; commissioned by owner Jean Banchet.
- 1998Engine rebuildPatrick Ottis
Comprehensive engine rebuild addressing the block, cylinders, and crankshaft, plus carburetor and fuel pump rebuilds. Clutch and radiator overhauled, steering box and brakes rebuilt, shock absorbers replaced, and rebuilt Borrani wire wheels fitted with Michelin XWX tyres. Exterior repainted in rosso by a former Straman Coachworks employee.
Total cost approximately $30,000; commissioned by James Malouin shortly after his acquisition in March 1998. Workshop located in Berkeley, California.
- 1998Bodywork
Full exterior repaint in rosso applied to a high standard by a craftsman previously employed at Straman Coachworks.
Carried out as part of the broader Ottis overhaul programme.
- 2011Restoration
Cosmetic restoration including paint refreshment as required and complete re-trimming of the interior.
Work carried out between late 2010 and 2011 while in Steve Wolf's ownership; car was subsequently offered at the Amelia Island sale.
- 2011ServiceCanepa Motorsports
Thorough detailing carried out prior to retail sale.
Completed after Canepa purchased the car at the Amelia Island auction.
- 2011InspectionFerrari Classiche
Full factory authenticity certification obtained, confirming all original matching-numbers mechanical components including the tipo 213 V-12 engine; Ferrari Classiche Red Book issued.
Certification obtained around the time of Jeff Lotman's ownership.
- —MaintenanceBob Smith Coachworks
Interior reupholstered during Bill Mitchell's ownership.
Workshop located in Gainesville, Texas, near Mitchell's home in Colleyville.
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