1967 Ferrari 330 GTC
- Engine
- 4.0L V12 SOHC, three twin-choke Weber carburetors, 300 bhp
- Colour
- Dark blue ('Blu Scuro')
A 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC built to US specification, finished originally in Grigio Notte over Arancino. One of 598 examples produced, this chassis was delivered new through William Harrah's Modern Classic Motors in Reno, Nevada, and remained a California car showing approximately 45,000 miles when rediscovered. Subsequently restored to a high standard by marque specialists Patrick Ottis (mechanical) and Brian Hoyt (paint and upholstery), it holds Ferrari Classiche certification and has earned concours recognition including a Cavallino Classic FCA Gold Award.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$748,000
- 1967 →Factory deliveryModern Classic Motors (William Harrah's dealership, Reno, Nevada)partial documentation
West Coast Ferrari distributor that received the car new from the factory as a US-specification delivery. Records sourced from Ferrari historian Marcel Massini.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownRichard Rice, Palos Verdes, Californiapartial documentation
Listed as owner in the Ferrari Owners Club USA Newsletter dated September 1978.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCalifornia owner prior to current collectornone documentation
Car was in well-maintained, highly original condition with low mileage and California black plates when the subsequent owner acquired it.
- Date unknownPrivate saleProminent southwestern collectorpartial documentation
Acquired the car from a California owner after it re-entered the collector market; commissioned a full restoration by Patrick Ottis and Brian Hoyt, and pursued Ferrari Classiche certification.
Competition
- 2015Cavallino Classic2015 Cavallino ClassicFerrari Club of America Gold Award
Car was presented as a concours entrant and received a Gold Award from the Ferrari Club of America at this event.
- 20152015 Classic Sports Sunday at Mar-a-LagoMost Elegant
Car was judged Most Elegant at this concours event held at Mar-a-Lago.
Maintenance & restoration
- —InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche evaluation and certification completed; accompanying Red Book issued.
Red Book accompanies the car to auction sale.
- —RestorationPatrick Ottis / Brian Hoyt
Full restoration carried out to a high standard; mechanical work performed by Patrick Ottis, with coachwork refinished in Blu Scuro and interior retrimmed in Claret leather by Brian Hoyt.
Chrome Borrani wire wheels with correct knock-offs and original factory air conditioning retained; work preceded Ferrari Classiche certification.
- —Mechanical
Additional detail work including fabrication of correct floor mats and rear license plate brackets, plus repair of front underbody and marker lights; associated service records retained.
Commissioned by the current owner after the main restoration was completed.
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