1964 Ferrari 275 GTB Series I short-nose
- Engine
- 3.3L V12 (Colombo), triple Weber 40 carburettors, 280 bhp at 7,600 rpm
- Colour
- Rosso Cina (red)
Chassis 06705 is a 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB Series I 'short-nose' Berlinetta, one of approximately 250 built in this rarer early configuration. Bodied in steel by Scaglietti and finished in Rosso Cina over Nero leather, it was delivered new via Luigi Chinetti Motors in New York and has passed through a documented chain of American and European owners. The car holds Ferrari Classiche certification for its matching-numbers chassis and engine, and claimed a class victory at the 2005 Modena Motorsport Track Days concours at the Nürburgring.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £1,748,750 (≈ $2.19M)
- → 1965-03-01Factory deliveryLuigi Chinetti Motorspartial documentation
New York City dealership that received and sold the car upon its arrival from Italy; operation run by the founder of the North American Racing Team.
- 1965-03-01 → 1974Private saleCarl Iversonpartial documentation
First registered owner; purchased via the Chinetti dealership in New York.
- 1974 → 1982Private saleCarl E Drake Jrpartial documentation
Based in San Francisco, California; acquired the car from the first owner.
- 1982 → 1986Private saleRobert Dorrispartial documentation
Fort Worth-based owner who advertised the car in the Ferrari Market Letter, describing it as a well-preserved original with only two prior owners.
- 1986 → 1993Private saleJohn R Andersonpartial documentation
Fellow Texan based in Lewisville who kept the car for approximately seven years before it was exported to Europe.
- 1993 → 2015-07-01Private saleWolter Gratamapartial documentation
Netherlands-based classic car specialist who exhibited the Ferrari at various marque events and oversaw its Ferrari Classiche certification in early 2015.
- 2015-07-01 → 2022-04-01Private saleCarlisle-based ownerpartial documentation
UK resident who brought the car to Britain; commissioned a full engine rebuild and additional maintenance at specialist Bob Houghton in Gloucestershire.
- 2022-04-01 →Private saleConsigning ownerpartial documentation
UK-registered keeper who has used the car lightly; car is now being offered at auction with accompanying documentation.
Competition
- 2005-07-0111th Modena Motorsport Track Days Concours1st in 1960s road car class
Held at the Nürburgring; judging panel included Ferrari historian Marcel Massini.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2015InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche certification carried out, confirming matching-numbers chassis and engine; gearbox noted as a period-correct replacement type.
- 2016Engine rebuildBob Houghton
Engine fully stripped and rebuilt between January and July 2016; work invoiced at approximately £78,882, with documentation on file.
Workshop located in Northleach, Gloucestershire.
- 2021MechanicalBob Houghton
New exhaust fitted, seats refurbished, and additional maintenance work completed; total cost approximately £14,923.
Workshop located in Northleach, Gloucestershire.
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