1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Series I
- Engine
- 3.3L V12 Colombo, 280 bhp
- Colour
- Argento silver metallic
Chassis 06899 is a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Series I, finished in Argento Metallic over Nero leather and built to left-hand-drive specification with a steel short-nose body. Delivered new through Crepaldi in Milan, the car spent a decade in Sweden—where it was modified and rallied across Scandinavia and Europe by owner Ulf Boman—before crossing to the United States. A comprehensive restoration by Motion Products Inc. returned it to factory specification, earning a Platinum Award at the 2018 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$2,205,000
- 1965-03-30 →Factory deliveryLuigi Delle Pianefull documentation
Delivered new via Crepaldi dealership in Milan; registered in Bergamo the following day as BG 119897.
- 1966 → 1975Various Swedish collectorspartial documentation
Car passed through multiple Swedish hands during this period before settling with Ulf Boman.
- 1975 →Acquisition unknownUlf Bomanpartial documentation
During this tenure the car was repainted yellow with a longitudinal stripe, fitted with an external fuel filler, and registered under Swedish plates ESF 214; Boman used it in competitive events.
- → 1979Acquisition unknownLou Tarantolopartial documentation
Imported the car from Sweden to the United States; subsequently offered it for sale through dealer Harry Woodnorth in Chicago, described at that time as red with black interior.
- 1979 → 2008-09-01Private saleBernard R. Nevoralpartial documentation
Resident of Burr Ridge, Illinois; in mid-2008 commissioned a recommissioning at Motion Products in Wisconsin at a cost of roughly $25,000 before selling the car.
- 2008 →Private saleJohn Haughpartial documentation
Resident of Berea, Ohio; by 2017 commissioned a full restoration at Motion Products returning the car to original Argento over Nero specification; submitted the car for Ferrari Classiche certification.
- 2008-09-01 → 2008Private saleContinental Auto Sportspartial documentation
Dealership operated by John Weinberger in Hinsdale, Illinois; sold the car onward via dealer Nick Saridakis.
Competition
- 1976Rallye International CognacDriver: Ulf Boman
Held in France; one of several competitive outings Boman undertook with this car across Scandinavia and Europe.
- 2018Cavallino Classic2018 Palm Beach Cavallino ClassicPlatinum Award
The XXVII edition of the event, held at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida; recognized the quality of the recently completed restoration.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2008ServiceMotion Products Inc.
Comprehensive recommissioning work costing approximately $25,000 to return the car to running order.
Commissioned by Bernard R. Nevoral; workshop located in Neenah, Wisconsin.
- 2017RestorationMotion Products Inc.
Full restoration returning the car to its original factory colour scheme of Argento Metallic over Nero leather with grey cloth seat inserts; the exterior fuel filler was relocated back to its original internal trunk position.
Completed by early 2018; restoration supported Ferrari Classiche certification submission.
- —Modification
An external fuel filler cap was fitted to the rear passenger side, the radio antenna was removed, and the bodywork was repainted yellow with a longitudinal stripe during Swedish ownership.
Carried out during Ulf Boman's ownership period.
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