Unterteilung
Eigentlich hatten wir ja das Gefühl, dass eine Ahnenreihe der Ferrari 275 GTB gut funktionieren könnte, ein paar nette Exemplare jeder Baureihe zeigen, und gutis (zu sehen: hier). Unterdessen haben wir eingesehen, dass das nicht funktioniert, es gibt zu viele zu gute Fahrzeuge unter diesen 275ern, als dass wir das grobflächig abhandeln könnten. Und deshalb werden wir jetzt kleinteiliger, wir machen hier den Anfang mit der Series 1, auch bekannt als «Short Nose», von denen wohl 250 Stück gebaut wurden. Ja, noch ein «never ending project», aber halt ein Schönes, Feines.
Chassis-Nummer: 06609
Motorennummer: 06609
Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Arizona 2022, verkauft für 1’875’000 Dollar, mit diesen Informationen: «Claiming over 36 years of single-family ownership, and displaying an impressive degree of unrestored originality, this Ferrari is a highly desirable example of Maranello’s early short-nose 275. According to the research of marque expert Marcel Massini, chassis number 06609 completed assembly in early February 1965, specified with instruments in miles. The coachwork was finished in Rosso and the interior was upholstered with Nero Vaumol leather made by Connolly. The Ferrari was soon delivered to Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut, for retail in the United States. Though the first owner is currently unknown, by 1969 the 275 was owned by Craig Newton of Santa Barbara, California, who was a preferred client of the well-known marque specialist FAF Motorcars in Tucker, Georgia. After retaining possession for at least 15 years, Mr. Newton sold the Ferrari in August 1984 to an Arizona-based dealer, as clarified by a period title. Within a year the 275 was purchased by Dr. Terry Maxon of Glendale, Arizona, in a joint purchase undertaken with the well-known Modern Classic Motorcars of Phoenix, Arizona. MCM divested any interest in the GTB in March 1985 by selling its share to Dr. Maxon, at which point he owned the car in its entirety. He would go on to keep the berlinetta through the remainder of his life. Currently emitting a warm patina that is commensurate with many years of fastidious but unrestored care, the 275 GTB also features a well-worn interior. It is worth noting, however, that Dr. Maxon always kept his cars mechanically well-sorted for driving enjoyment, and the 275 GTB was no exception, as it is currently prepared for use at any time. Believed to retain its original matching-numbers engine (although the original gearbox has been replaced with a correct type 563 transaxle), it is documented with the Massini report, a 1985 bill of sale from Modern Classic Motors, parts invoices and service records dating from 1985 to 2019, and a handwritten logbook dating back to 1985.»
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Chassis-Nummer: 06691
Motorennummer: 06691
Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Monaco 2022, verkauft für 2’030’000 Euro, mit diesen Informationen: «This 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB short-nose—chassis number 06691—reached completion at the Maranello factory on 21 January 1965. The car was finished in a beautiful shade of Grigio Argento, with the cabin upholstered in Nero Connolly leather. Destined for Paris, chassis number 06691 was the first 275 GTB imported into France by the famous dealership, Franco Britannic Autos (FBA). Being one of the earliest examples in France, this 275 GTB was used as the control car for the French homologation road test, a document on file titled “Procès verbal de reception” confirms that chassis number 06691 passed the road test on 25 June 1965. In July 1965, this example was used as the press car for the French publication Sport Auto, of which a copy is present on file. Following a busy first six months of its life, the car was then registered by FBA on 13 September 1965, with the license plate “6498 RV 75”. Following its registration, this Ferrari featured in a photoshoot with the famous French singer, Johnny Hallyday. Digital photographs of Hallyday and “6498 RV 75” are on file. Following the photoshoot with Hallyday, FBA sold 06691 to Charles Pozzi on 5 November 1965, prior to him founding his own Ferrari dealership in 1968. By 10 April 1966, this Ferrari 275 GTB had found its second private owner, Paul Faucher, a chemist who resided in Paris and was a close personal friend of Pozzi. Monsieur Faucher retained the car for over two years, before selling to a Monsieur Pardo of Saint Hilaire, Paris—the car was noted as having covered 43,000 km at that point. Monsieur Pardo parted ways with chassis number 06691 on 1 July 1976, when this Ferrari was registered by Alain Garnier of Menneval with the license plate “5837 QT 27”. On 28 December of that year, Mr Garnier, who was living with Marcelle Lesage—his mother-in-law—decided to change the name on the Carte Grise to hers. It is believed he was contemplating the sale of this Ferrari when he made this decision, which was correct, as Ms Lesage would be the final French owner of this 275 GTB. On 28 June 1978, the Ferrari was exported from France to Belgium. It is known that the Belgian collector, Vincent Gaye, took ownership of the 275 GTB in August 1979. At this point in the car’s life, the Grigio Argento paintwork was tired and Monsieur Gaye sent his Ferrari to the renowned workshop, Swaters – Garage Francorchamps, where the body was finished in red. At an unknown point in the 1980s, Maurice Harlaux acquired this Ferrari from Gaye and enjoyed the car over several years of ownership. Harlaux sold this example to the current owner on 17 November 1998.
At the time of purchase, the consigning owner noted that the transaxle in the car—originally numbered “43”—had been replaced with a unit numbered “58”, most likely when the prop shaft was upgraded with CV joints. In 1998, the car participated in the Liège-Rome-Liège Rally. This would be the first of many historic racing events in which chassis number 06691 would feature. For 1999, the Ferrari was fielded in the 2nd Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, and that same year from 9 to 14 April, the car was fielded in the Tour Auto. From 2001 to 2006, chassis number 06691 was driven in the Tour Auto, Tour de España Classic, and Tour Auto Lissac. In 2009, this 275 GTB was displayed on a stand at Rétromobile in Paris by its owner alongside the cars of Johnny Hallyday. The consignor decided to return chassis number 06691 to its original colour of Grigio Argento, with the work undertaken by Bachelli & Villa of Modena, Italy. Following the return to Grigio Argento, this example was inspected and certified by Ferrari Classiche on 13 February 2019, and is presented with its “Red Book”».
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Chassis-Nummer: 06705
Motorennummer: 06705
Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, London 2024, Schätzpreis 1,7 bis 1,9 Millionen Pfund, mit diesen Informationen: «It is thought that approximately 250 of the total built were the earlier “short-nose” Series I variant, which in turn makes them the rarest of the non-competition 275 GTBs. Of those is this car, chassis 06705. Ferrari delivered this example to Scaglietti on 27 October 1964 to be dressed in steel bodywork that would be painted by the factory in the shade of Rosso Cina over a Nero leather interior. The finished left-hand-drive 275 GTB—complete with power windows and three Weber 40 carburettors to feed the Colombo V-12—was then freighted to New York City, where it was sold in March 1965 via Luigi Chinetti Motors (the eponymous owner most famous for creating the celebrated Ferrari privateer North American Racing Team) to first owner, Mr Carl Iverson. He retained the car until 1974, when it was sold to Mr Carl E Drake Jr of San Francisco, California. A new state beckoned in 1982, as the “short-nose” was acquired by Mr Robert Dorris based in Fort Worth. He would list the car for sale in the Ferrari Market Letter, the advert describing chassis 06705 as a “nice original car with only two previous owners” finished in red over black. Subsequently the Ferrari was purchased again in 1986 by fellow Texan, Mr John R Anderson of Lewisville. He enjoyed the 275 GTB for the next seven years, after which the car was exported to the Netherlands under the care of classic car specialist, Mr Wolter Gratama. During his custodianship, 06705 was exhibited at numerous Ferrari events, including the 11th Modena Motorsport Track Days concours at the Nürburgring in July 2005. There, it was crowned winner of the 1960s road car class, with celebrated marque historian Marcel Massini among the judging panel. Remaining on the continent, the 275 GTB was certified in March 2015 by Ferrari Classiche, which recognised its matching-numbers chassis and engine, while noting that the replacement gearbox was of the correct type. Later in July, having been acquired by a new owner based in Carlisle, the 275 GTB took up residence in the United Kingdom, where it has lived ever since. Shortly after arrival, the car was sent to classic Ferrari specialist Bob Houghton in Northleach, Gloucestershire. Between January and July 2016, the engine was stripped and rebuilt in work totalling £78,882 (invoices available to view on file). Chassis 06705 returned there in May 2021 to have a new exhaust installed, the seats refurbished, and further maintenance carried out at a cost of £14,923. Purchased by the consigning owner in April 2022, this UK-registered car has been used sparingly in recent years. The Ferrari now heads to auction accompanied by its “Red Book”, owner’s guides, tool roll, history file, red rear indicator lenses, plus report by Massini. Presented today in the classic Ferrari colour combination of red over black and wearing a set of correct-type Borrani wire wheels (available as an optional extra in period), this 275 GTB would be most welcome at an array prestigious classic car events».
Ja, eben, die Geschichte der 275 GTB. Und dann ist noch das Archiv. Und wichtig: Die Chronologie der frühen Ferrari.
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