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- 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II
1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II
Lot Number: 341
1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II
Globe trotting, matching-numbers, single-headlight 330 GT 2+2 in fantastic shape.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 13th November, 2021 at 1.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Black -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
33OF
SUMMARY
Globe trotting, matching-numbers, single-headlight 330 GT 2+2 in fantastic shape.
DESCRIPTION
- This left-hand drive, Series II has seen much of the world
- Previously restored in the United States of America
- Multiple Concours award winner in the past
- Significant expenditure in recent years totalling over £20,000
- The cherished registration '33 OF' is included in the sale
- NB: Rear end crash damage in 2004. Professionally repaired and any inspection welcome
The Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 made its debut at the Brussels Salon in January 1964, proceeding its earlier 250 2+2 GTE and 330 America cousins. The Series I, as it later became known, was much more than a re-engined 250, it was a bolder, more distinctive incarnation in both looks and performance.
Pininfarina was once again entrusted with the styling, and their vision of Ferrari's evolution drew muse from the cars' predecessors yet included some daring design elements. A sharper nose and tail, a wide grille, and the espousal of a characteristic quad headlight arrangement, all of which reflected the tastes of Ferrari's most important export market, the USA.
Although some criticised its styling, the Series I four-headlight 330 GT has become truly evocative of 1960s fashion, lauded both for its individuality and Pininfarina's purity of design. The fantastic Gioacchino Colombo designed, high-output, V-12 engine was fitted to all 300 GT series and produced an impressive 300bhp, adorned with triple Weber carburettors, this combination taking the vehicle from 0-100km in an astounding 6.3 seconds, making it the fastest road-going Ferrari at the time.
Series II cars from 1966 onwards reverted to a more conventional twin-headlight arrangement ditching the slightly awkward quad-headlights and aesthetically looked much better for it.
This particular Series II has lived somewhat of a globe-trotting life throughout its history. Initially delivered to Italy, the car later made its way to the United States of America during the late 1970s, with records of it being for sale in Virginia, US during 1979.
Subsequently, it travelled from state-to-state and underwent a full bare-metal repaint in Metallic Bronze (Nocciola Metallizzato) prior to winning numerous awards at prestigious Concours events in Pennsylvania, including ‘Ferrari of Execptional Merit’ at the 1988 Ferrari Festival, First in Class at a combined marques Concours, and several top-three finishes at various other events. Following this star-studded life in PA, the car then ended up in Mexico, before coming to Germany via Florida - where it was again restored with a colour change to Nero - and then going back across the world to Arizona, then down to Chile before being imported into and sold in the UK during 2015 to our vendor and current owner. In 2004, it was 'rear-ended' in the USA but was professionally repaired and subsequently inspected.
A fantastic matching-numbers example, this 330 GT 2+2 has been significantly overhauled by marque specialist GTO Engineering, with the vendor commissioning a general mechanical ‘tidy up’ along with the fitment of a reconditioned steering box, new track rod ends, new clutch slave and master cylinders, a new exhaust and various other sundry items, with a total cost of £22,500.
In recent years, the gearbox has been rebuilt by marque specialist QV London serving known weakness to synchromesh in 2020. The fuse box has been reconditioned following a non-charging issue, and the battery has been upgraded to a new deep-cycle AGM item, furthermore the radiator has been given a new core in 2017 and the interior has also been significantly overhauled and restored, with the leather seats and door cards being re-trimmed during 2016 by specialist Trimania.
Offered with the fitting cherished registration of ’33 OF’ this 1966 left-hand-drive 330 GT 2+2 is in stunning condition throughout, and remains the envy of many drivers and enthusiasts to this day, just as it would have been in period.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 341
- Make
- FERRARI
- Model
- 330 GT 2+2
- Registration Number
- 33OF
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 9315
- Engine Number
- 9315
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Black
CONSIGNOR
James Clover
- Car Specialist
- 07824 763602
- james@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact James.
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