1965 Ferrari 275 GTS

Collected the car directly from Maranello on behalf of Luigi Chinetti Motors; the vehicle remained in the Modena area for several months on tourist delivery plates and received factory service appointments.

Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma; recorded as the custodian of the car in 1974 following its arrival in the United States.

The car changed hands among several California-based owners during this decade; the final one commissioned a full repaint in red.

Retired Microsoft executive and dedicated collector who commissioned a bespoke restoration by specialist Butch Dennison of Puyallup, Washington; the car was frequently displayed in Shirley's private Ferrari museum over roughly nine years.

Television host and noted car enthusiast who held the car for a relatively short period.

Germantown, Tennessee collector known for pursuing top concours honors; had the car restored by Bobileff Motor Company and refinished in black over red leather, leading to multiple major concours awards.

Commissioned an extensive mechanical restoration by Bob Smith Coachworks covering the drivetrain, braking system, and ancillaries, including a period-correct driveshaft upgrade.

Three separate honors awarded following the Bobileff Motor Company restoration carried out under Dr. Shappley's ownership.

Multiple factory service visits while the car remained in the Modena province on tourist plates, with further service records extending through May 1967.

American registration plates were affixed at some point during this period; odometer showed approximately 3,200 miles prior to US export.

A second full restoration performed to the new owner's personal specifications by a preferred marque specialist.

Commissioned by Jon Shirley shortly after his acquisition of the car.

Complete restoration carried out by the last of several California owners, including a full repaint in red.

Took place sometime between 1979 and 1989.

Comprehensive concours-oriented restoration that resulted in the current black exterior and medium red leather interior with matching soft top.

Commissioned by Dr. Vance Shappley in pursuit of major concours awards; work preceded the 2018 show season.

Thorough mechanical recommissioning covering the entire powertrain and underpinnings: replacement of hoses, lines, gaskets, mounts, linkages, bearings, and hardware throughout; Weber carburetors, alternator, and distributor rebuilt; driveshaft upgraded to the later Series II 275 GTB/S-style conversion; full brake system overhaul including new calipers, boosters, and cylinders; five new Michelin XWX tyres fitted to the Borrani chrome wire wheels.

Carried out during the current consignor's ownership; the engine and drivetrain retain their original matching numbers.