1967 Ferrari 330 GTS
- Engine
- 3,967 cc 60-degree V12, single overhead cam per bank, three twin-choke Weber 40 carburettors, 300 bhp at 7,000 rpm
- Colour
- Medium blue metallic
Chassis 10845 is a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS, the 75th of just 99 examples built, originally specified in Grigio Argento with Nero Franzi leather and delivered new to Belgium in January 1968. Fitted from the factory with Borrani wire wheels and a rare hardtop, it spent over three decades in the United States before returning to Europe. Following a body-off restoration completed in 2016–2017 at GTO Engineering at a cost exceeding £120,000, it holds Ferrari Classiche certification confirming a matching-numbers engine.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £1,242,500 (≈ $1.55M)
- 1968 → 1972Factory deliveryFirst Belgian ownerpartial documentation
Car was built in 1967 and first registered in January 1968 following delivery new to Belgium. Subsequently sold through Garage Francorchamps.
- 1972-09-01 →Private saleGeorge Frochenpartial documentation
Acquired via Garage Francorchamps in Texas, USA; car began a roughly three-decade stay in the United States from this point.
- 1976 → 1985-06-01Private saleIllinois-based ownerpartial documentation
Purchased from a Chicago dealer; retained the car for nearly a decade and sold it with a replacement transaxle though original paintwork and trim were still present.
- 1985 → 1985-09-01Private saleModena Importspartial documentation
West Hollywood dealership acquired the car and sold it on in September 1985; at this stage the car had been refinished in red while retaining black trim.
- 1985-09-01 → 1991Private saleOwner sold via Modena Importspartial documentation
- 1991 → 1998Private saleCalifornia owner acquired via Ferrari Los Gatospartial documentation
Interior had been retrimmed in tan leather by the time of this acquisition through Ferrari Los Gatos dealership.
- 1998 → 2004Acquisition unknownColorado ownerpartial documentation
Based in Colorado; entered the car in three Copperstate 1000 events before it was imported to the UK in 2004.
- 2004 → 2012Acquisition unknownMichael Cowdraypartial documentation
Commissioned a full engine rebuild at GTO Engineering and had the car refinished in its current medium blue metallic hue; used it sparingly, covering roughly 2,000 miles before returning it to GTO for brake, suspension, and wheel work.
- 2012-04-01 →Private saleConsigning ownerfull documentation
Purchased from Ferrari specialist Talacrest; oversaw a comprehensive body-off restoration at GTO Engineering completed in 2016–2017 at a cost exceeding £120,000, with invoices on file. Also obtained Ferrari Classiche certification and the accompanying Red Book in January 2018.
Competition
- —Copperstate 1000Copperstate 1000
Car completed three separate Copperstate 1000 touring runs while in the ownership of the Colorado-based custodian, prior to 2004 UK import.
- —Various rallies and driving events
Following completion of the body-off restoration in 2016–2017, the consigning owner entered the car in an unspecified number of rallies and driving events, using it lightly.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1985Mechanical
A replacement transaxle of the correct type was fitted prior to or during the sale by the Illinois owner.
Original engine and trim were retained at this point.
- 2004Engine rebuildGTO Engineering
A complete engine rebuild was carried out by Ferrari marque specialists following the car's importation to the UK.
Commissioned by Michael Cowdray shortly after acquisition.
- 2004Bodywork
Car was repainted in medium blue metallic, the colour in which it is currently presented.
Carried out around the same time as the engine rebuild.
- 2012MechanicalGTO Engineering
Brakes and suspension were overhauled, new tyres fitted, and the Borrani wire wheels were refurbished.
Carried out prior to the car being offered for sale in April 2012.
- 2012Bodywork
Interior was reupholstered in tan leather under the direction of the new consigning owner.
Car was described as presenting with a Crema interior when acquired from Talacrest.
- 2016RestorationGTO Engineering
A comprehensive body-off restoration was undertaken, completed across 2016 and 2017 at a total cost exceeding £120,000; supporting invoices are on file.
Work was commissioned by the consigning owner.
- 2018InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche certification was awarded, confirming the car retains its original matching-numbers engine; a Red Book and Certificate of Authenticity were issued.
Documentation confirms the gearbox is a correct-type replacement rather than the original unit.
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