1963 Ferrari 330 America 2+2
- Engine
- 4.0L V12 SOHC with triple Weber carburetors, ~300 bhp
- Colour
- Metallic grey
The Ferrari 330 America 2+2 was a transitional model produced in only 50 examples, bridging the 250 GTE and the later 330 GT. Chassis 5049 was delivered in late 1963 through Luigi Chinetti Motors to casino magnate and renowned collector Bill Harrah, who retained it as a celebrity loaner vehicle. After passing through two further American owners over some four decades, the car underwent a thorough restoration encompassing a full engine rebuild, suspension overhaul, and bare-metal repaint before being shown at Concorso Italiano.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$412,500
- 1963 → 1963Factory deliveryLuigi Chinetti Motorspartial documentation
New York City dealership that received the car from Ferrari in autumn 1963 and arranged delivery to the first retail owner.
- 1963 → 1968Private saleBill Harrahpartial documentation
Casino operator, Ferrari dealer, and prominent collector who retained the car for roughly four years, using it as a courtesy vehicle for celebrity guests rather than reselling it through his dealership.
- 1968 → 1971Acquisition unknownWilliam Eaglestone Jr.partial documentation
Acquired the car with approximately 7,000 miles showing on the odometer.
- 1971 → 2006Acquisition unknownRonald Gehrkepartial documentation
Held the car for about 35 years, during which it was stored for an extended period before undergoing a comprehensive restoration covering the engine, suspension, bodywork, and interior. After the restoration he entered the car at a GTE gathering at Concorso Italiano.
- 2006 →Private saleCurrent ownerpartial documentation
European sports car collector who acquired the car in 2006 and has maintained it in well-preserved condition since.
Competition
- 1960Le Mans 24 Hours
The first 250 GTE 2+2 produced was used by the Clerk of the Course at this event, serving an official role rather than competing; Ferrari finished in six of the top seven positions that year.
- 2006Concorso Italiano GTE gathering
The second dedicated GTE owners gathering held at Concorso Italiano in Monterey, California; the car was presented following its full restoration and was reported to show very well.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuildWill Haible Ferrari Service
A complete engine overhaul was carried out as part of the broader restoration programme.
Work was entrusted to the San Leandro, California specialist who had stored the car during Gehrke's ownership. Exact date not stated but predates the 2006 sale.
- —MechanicalWill Haible Ferrari Service
Full suspension rebuild undertaken alongside the engine work.
- —BodyworkPerfection Ltd
Complete bare-metal repaint carried out in metallic grey.
Undertaken by Perfection Ltd of Berkeley, California.
- —RestorationHayward Auto & Marine Upholstery
Interior fully retrimmed with new black Italian wool trunk carpeting, maroon Wilton wool floor carpets, and maroon Connolly leather seat upholstery.
Seat trimming was handled by Jordan Enterprises of San Leandro, California; wool carpeting was sourced from Germany.
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