1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 by Scaglietti

In the world of high-performance sports cars, few brands evoke the same level of reverence and passion as Ferrari. And one model in particular, the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti, stands out as a true icon of automotive history.

Back in the 1950s, Enzo Ferrari’s blood-red sports cars were dominating the world of motorsport, but it was the development of Maranello’s road cars that would ultimately turn the Prancing Horse into a global superpower. The Ferrari 275 GTB was one such car, a technologically advanced gran turismo that combined a comfortable ride with beautiful Scaglietti coachwork.

But it was the 275 GTB/4 that truly took the world by storm when it arrived in 1966. Visually similar to its predecessor, this car boasted a vastly improved version of Gioacchino Colombo’s short-block 3.3-litre V-12, featuring four overhead camshafts, competition-derived dry-sump lubrication, and six Weber 40 DCN carburettors. This drivetrain made the 275 GTB/4 one of the most desirable roadgoing Ferraris ever produced, with impeccable road manners and remarkable levels of performance.

Only 330 275 GTB/4s were built between 1966 and 1968, and chassis 10337 was one of them. It rolled out of the Maranello factory in September 1967 and was delivered to its first owner in Rome. The car then made its way to California, where it remained until 1988, undergoing restoration at Modena Sports Cars and being repainted red. It was then exported to Japan, where it stayed with the same family for 15 years before being sold to its current owner, The Aurora Collection, in 2011.

The current owner of the Aurora Collection had a deep connection to the Ferrari 275 GTB/4, having curated a similar model that was the first-ever Ferrari owned by the collector. Unfortunately, that car was stolen, so the owner decided to honour its memory by repainting chassis 10337 in the stunning shade of Oro Chiaro over a Pelle Nera interior.

This four-cam Ferrari 275 GTB/4 is a true gem, beautifully presented with matching-numbers body, chassis, engine, and gearbox. And it represents the end of a golden era for Ferrari, the final iteration of classic front-engined V-12 grand tourers before the more brutalist 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ arrived on the scene.

If you’re a Ferrari enthusiast or simply a lover of classic sports cars, the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti is a must-see. Its sublime coachwork, powerful drivetrain, and impeccable history make it a truly unique and valuable addition to any collection.