1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II
- Engine
- 3,967cc SOHC V12 (Tipo 209), three Weber carburetors, 300 bhp
- Colour
- Argento (silver)
Chassis 8787, a 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II finished in Argento silver, was factory-equipped with air conditioning, power steering, power windows, and Borrani wire wheels for the US market. Delivered through Luigi Chinetti Motors and Modern Classic Motors, it passed to two long-term Kentucky and South Carolina owners, accumulating under 56,000 miles over nearly five decades. A comprehensive bare-metal restoration by Julio Grosso Restorations in Danbury, Connecticut returned the car to original specification, covering the engine, mechanicals, interior, and bodywork.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$737,000
- 1966 → 1966Factory deliveryLuigi Chinetti Motorsfull documentation
Authorized Ferrari importer who received the car as new delivery; it was the first stop on its way to the US market.
- 1966 → 1966Private saleModern Classic Motorsfull documentation
William F. Harrah's West Coast Ferrari outlet in Reno, Nevada; served as the retail point of sale before the first private owner.
- 1966 → 1970Private saleDenver Cornettfull documentation
Kentucky's first imported-car dealer and avid motorsport enthusiast; added the Ferrari to a broader personal collection and displayed it at a Louisville concours event.
- 1970 → 2013Private saleC.C. Canadafull documentation
Camden, South Carolina resident and active Ferrari community figure who kept the car for roughly 43 years, driving it to events nationwide while keeping it unrestored but well-preserved.
- 2013 →Private saleSubsequent owner after Canadapartial documentation
Commissioned a thorough ground-up restoration by Julio Grosso Restorations in Danbury, Connecticut, returning the car to original specification and investing substantially in its presentation.
Competition
- 1948Watkins Glen Road RaceDriver: Denver Cornett
First post-war road race at the venue; Cornett participated and is commemorated in the Watkins Glen Walk of Fame.
- —Churchill Downs Concours d'Elegance
The 330 GT was exhibited at this Louisville show during Denver Cornett's ownership, roughly between 1966 and 1970.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationJulio Grosso Restorations
Full bare-metal disassembly and comprehensive restoration to original factory specification. Bodywork stripped with minimal metalwork needed; car refinished in original Argento silver and chrome re-plated. Borrani wire wheels re-spoked.
Carried out after January 2013 change of hands, with the odometer reading below 56,000 miles on arrival.
- —MechanicalJulio Grosso Restorations
Suspension stripped, nickel-plated, and painted; bushings replaced throughout and original Koni shock absorbers rebuilt. Brakes, power steering, and clutch all overhauled.
Part of the post-2013 comprehensive restoration.
- —Engine rebuildJulio Grosso Restorations
V-12 engine fully rebuilt with new pistons and valves installed; all coolant and fuel lines replaced; fuel pumps reconditioned; radiator and heater fitted with new cores; new exhaust system installed; air conditioning system rebuilt.
Part of the post-2013 comprehensive restoration.
- —BodyworkJulio Grosso Restorations
Interior completely refurbished: seating retrimmed in black Nero Franz leather, new Wilton-style carpeting fitted, wood dashboard and steering wheel restored, instruments and radio reconditioned.
Part of the post-2013 comprehensive restoration.
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