1965 Ferrari 275 GTS

Vienna resident who received the car via Austrian dealer Zawadil; first owner of record. Car was European-spec with km instruments and an extended frame rail modification for extra legroom.

Italian owner identified through research by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini; car was registered in Italy during this period.

Ownership confirmed by Italian ACI registration documents; sold the car to the Gausti brothers approximately one year after purchase.

Milan-based owners who acquired the car through broker Livio Guarnieri; same broker later facilitated the subsequent sale.

Purchase brokered by Livio Guarnieri; company held the car for roughly three years before it was imported to the United States.

Car was offered for sale in Southern California in the early 1990s before moving north; specific owner not identified in the prose.

Ferrari enthusiast from Diablo, California; displayed the car at two notable events and the car was the subject of a cover feature in Ferrari World issue 21.

Current consignor; held the car for approximately a decade, had it regularly serviced by Ferrari of Beverly Hills, and commissioned a comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical freshening prior to sale.

Car was exhibited by John Wright as a display entry, reflecting its well-preserved condition.

Shown by John Wright; participation was noted as evidence of the car's quality presentation.

Consignor participated with the car in this commemorative driving event held on Rodeo Drive.

A comprehensive older restoration was carried out to a high standard of detail; the car has been maintained in this condition since that time.

Approximate date undisclosed; the prose describes it as a 'beautifully preserved older restoration' still presenting well at the time of sale.

Routine servicing conducted on a regular basis throughout the consignor's ownership of approximately ten years.

Complete cylinder-head rebuild encompassing replacement of valves, guides, seals, and valve springs with modern materials better suited to contemporary fuel formulations, improving overall engine durability.

Work performed by Geoff Provo of GP Enterprises, Redwood City, California; described as a recent improvement prior to the auction.

Paint was colour-sanded to revive its finish, brightwork was re-plated where required, and the engine bay was detailed with numerous components upgraded to recognised concours standards of Ferrari correctness.

Carried out by RNR of Marina Del Rey, California, whose principal is an FCA judge and platinum-level award-winning restorer.

Interior fully reupholstered with period-correct red Vaumol leather and contrasting grey carpeting, with final detailing completed to concours presentation standard.

Part of the same recent comprehensive freshening programme undertaken by RNR of Marina Del Rey.