Lot details
· Certified by Ferrari Classiche
· Full, high-quality restoration by Cremonini, Toni Auto, RBBC and Maieli
· Elegance, comfort and high performance
· Sublime colour combination
· No reserve
Taking an unusual approach for Ferrari, the 330 GTC coupé was derived from a cabriolet model, the 275 GTS. Introduced in 1964 as the open-top version of the 275 GTB, the 275 GTS had completely different styling from the berlinetta, in keeping with its more moderate, understated and comfortable character. The 330 GTC coupé, presented at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, adopted the same philosophy, with a design identical to that of the 275 GTS, except for its roof and more streamlined frontal treatment, reminiscent of the Superamerica. Its remarkably balanced styling was the work of Pininfarina, who built the car in its own factory, with Ferrari handling the mechanical side and final assembly.
The coupé was based on a mechanical layout similar to that of the 275 GTB (which remained on sale alongside it), with a 4-litre V12 producing 300bhp and a transaxle, connected to the engine by a torque tube. In 1967, Ferrari therefore offered a very extensive range, including the 275 GTB berlinetta, the 330 GTC/GTS coupé and cabriolet, and the larger 330 GT 2+2 coupé. Altogether, fewer than 600 330 GTCs were built, making it a rare model.
The Ferrari 330 GTC presented here was sold new in November 1967 to Modern Classic Motor in Reno, a dealership belonging to Bill Harrah, well known for his sizeable collection of cars, which included a Bugatti Royale. The car was finished at the time in ‘Rosso Cina’ (code 95C9614S), with an interior in black leather (code NR2). The original owners are unknown, but from 1983-1985, the Ferrari belonged to Robert and Cynthia Carlin, from Glendale in California, where it would remain until 2013. In 1985, it was bought by William Inglis from Woodland Hills. He kept it for nearly 20 years and showed it at the Concorso Italiano in Monterey in 2001, when it had the registration number GYK 141. In 2004, Inglis sold the car to Steven M. Foster, from Laguna Niguel, who drove it until 2013, when it was bought by Staffan Wittmark. The head of design for an international company, Wittmark was very sensitive to the aesthetic aspects of his cars and the appearance of this 330 GTC failed to meet his demands. He therefore decided to send it to Italy, to Toni Auto in Maranello, for a full restoration. Toni Auto, who oversaw the complete operation, removed the engine and sent the bodyshell to RBBC to be taken back to bare metal. The body proved to be in well-preserved condition throughout, and RBBC needed to carry out only minor adjustments before sending it to the Carrozzeria Cremonini, at Lesignana near Modena, where it received the different layers of primer and paint, which was meticulously polished by hand. The colour chosen was ‘Blu Notte Metallizzato’ (code M18943), a deep metallic blue which set off the handsome coupé’s elegant lines and recalled the colour of its owner’s 330 GTS. At the same time, the chassis and inner body panels were painted with a black satin finish, while all the chrome and aluminium trim parts were treated to restore their original lustre.
For its part, Toni Auto completely stripped down the engine and transmission to rebuild them, as well as all the components such as the suspension, brakes, steering and electrical system. Once it had been reassembled, the car was sent to Interni Auto Maieli at Canedole di Roverbella, for all the interior work. It was completely retrimmed with Connolly Vaumol red leather (code VM 3171, a period colour), with dark blue carpets. Finally, the 330 GTC returned to Toni Auto, where the final checks and adjustments were carried out, to ensure that the car met its owner’s expectations and perfectly matched its original specification. It sits on Borrani RW 4039 chrome wire wheels (available as an option).
Possessing all its original mechanical components, the car has received its Ferrari Classiche certification and, as well as a complete history file, is the subject of a specially produced book which presents in detail, with photographs, its history and restoration.
As he gets into the car, its new owner could easily imagine he was taking delivery of a new model at the factory in Maranello, before setting out to travel across the continent to the sweet sound of its mighty V12 ...
PLEASE NOTE THAT CONTRARY TO THE PAPER CATALOGUE, THE ENGINE NUMBER OF THE CAR IS 10585 AND 3092 IS THE NUMERO INTERNO
