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Ferrari 330 GTS GTS 1967

General description : Ferrari’s 330 series first appeared in 1963, when the 3-liter 250 GTE was up-fitted with a new 4-liter version of the Columbo V12. Renamed 330 America, there was outwardly little to tell it apart from the 250 GTE, but the new 4-liter engine transformed the performance. Just 50 330 Americas were produced, but it set the stage for a new generation of Ferrari road cars. In 1964, the 330 America was replaced with Ferrari’s new luxury four-seat grand touring car, the 330 2+2. The 330 line was soon supplanted with a short wheelbase version known as the GTC. The 330 GTC would prove to be one of the best road-going Ferrari GT cars of the era, and perhaps one of the best GT cars of all time, with a stylish yet comfortable interior, electrifying performance from the 300 horsepower 4-liter V12 engine, a 5-speed transaxle, and sophisticated Pininfarina styling. But for buyers who wanted a slightly more visceral experience, Ferrari unveiled the open-topped 330 GTS at the Paris Salon in 1966. The delicate lines of the GTC carried over beautifully to the open GTS as did the same levels of refinement and performance. Ferrari ensured exclusivity by producing just 99 examples of the GTS compared to 200 of the earlier 275 GTS and 598 fixed-roof GTCs. The 330 GTS’ combination of beautiful looks and sublime road manners create one of the most desirable and coveted road-going Ferraris of the era.

We are very pleased to offer this exquisite 1967 330 GTS; a numbers-matching example fresh from a meticulous, award-winning restoration to concours standards. This history of chassis 9781 is known back to new, beginning in May of 1967 when it was delivered to US importer Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut, finished in the rare and attractive shade of Nocciola Metallizato over Nera Franzi hides and black top. The first owner, Mr. Gerald Martin, enjoyed the car for a full 9 years before trading it back to Chinetti Motors in 1976. Chinetti then sold it to the second owner, Jim Hughes, who ordered the car shipped from Greenwich to his home in Alamo, California.

In June of 1983 after 7 years of ownership, Mr. Hughes sold S/N 9781 to Glen & Leslie Burkett of nearby Danville, California. While in the Burkett’s tenure, the car was lightly restored and the color changed to Giallo Fly. Glen and Leslie were active Ferrari enthusiast who enjoyed the car regularly, showing it in FCA concours and events such as the 1995 Concorso Italiano and 1997 Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance. In 2005 it was listed for sale showing 46,000 miles and was subsequently purchased by Ron Yagoda of Scottsdale, AZ who, in 2011 sold it to Frank Boucher of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Boucher parted with the 330 GTS in 2014, and the new owner soon commissioned the highly respected marque experts at Dugan Enterprises of Oceanside, CA to perform a comprehensive, nut-and-bolt restoration with little regard to cost, returning the car to a factory-fresh appearance and specification.

Now presented in meticulously restored condition, this 330 GTS looks resplendent, now returned to its original Nocciola Metallizato livery. The body is crisp and well-defined, with straight panels, tight and consistent gaps, and beautifully restored chrome highlighting the coachwork. A set of highly polished Boranni wire wheels, fitted in place of the Campagnolo discs as originally delivered, make for a beautiful complement to the paint color. The wheels are of the correct size and series and wrapped in proper Michelin XWX 205-VR14 tires.

Concurrent with the body restoration, the original, numbers-matching engine and gearbox were removed and rebuilt to world-class standards by Chris Dugan. The engine was fully detailed using correct fuel and oil lines, proper Cheney hose clamps, Pirelli rubber water hoses, and silver quilted hood insulation. In addition, the chassis has been fully detailed with correct hardware and finishes on the restored Koni shocks, Dunlop-Girling disc brakes and suspension components. The correct Weber 40 DFI/2 carburetors and Marelli ignition have been expertly dialed-in and the car runs beautifully. It pulls strongly through all gears of the 5-speed transaxle, delivering an exhilarating drive along with an evocative soundtrack.

The interior of S/N 9781 was treated to the same attention to detail as the rest of the car and it appears very fresh, showing virtually no signs of use on the seats. Highlights include correct fine-grain hides, wool carpeting, and satin-finished wood trim, along with excellent door panels, finely restored instruments and a beautiful Nardi steering wheel. The boot has been properly detailed with correct style carpeting; housing a spare Borrani wheel, original tool roll, and the original jack bag.

Upon completion of the restoration in 2016, S/N 9781 earned its Ferrari Classiche certification, verifying the car presents as it did when it was first delivered, and critically, that it retains its original drivetrain. The efforts of the owner and restorers have been rewarded with a coveted FCA Platinum Award earned at the 2017 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic. That result was followed with a back-to-back Best in Class at the Classic Sports Sunday at Mar-a-Lago, as well as a class win at the 2018 Boca Raton Concours. It is sold with full tool kit and jack bag, top boot, and official Classiche “red book” documentation.

The Ferrari 330 GTS is a spectacular driver’s car; the ideal representation of what a 1960s sports car should be. With its compelling color scheme, documented history, and spectacular presentation, S/N 9781 is a truly world-class motorcar, sure to please even the most discerning collectors and enthusiasts.

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1967 Ferrari 330 GTS GTS is listed sold on ClassicDigest in St. Louis by Mark Hyman for Not priced.

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