Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Auburn Fall event, 30
August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$250,000 - $275,000
One of just 625 Series I examples builtEuropean-delivery
exampleThree owners; less than 19,000 km from newFeatures its
original interior, as well as Borrani wire wheelsRetains its
matching-numbers engine
The Ferrari offered here is a remarkable example of the desirable
first-series 330 GT 2+2. A European-delivery example, the car shows
just 18,938 km, which are believed to be original. It was delivered
new to official dealer Gustavo Lombardi in Naples, Italy. It
arrived at the dealer as a Verde Brillante over Nero example. It
was purchased by Mr. Cerciello of Naples, Italy. The second owner
purchased the car in 1969, importing it to Georgia, where the car
remained in his collection through 2006. During his ownership, the
car took to the track at the 1981 Walter Mitty Challenge at Road
Atlanta, the car retains a window sticker from the event. The car
spent many years in storage before being brought back to
service.
Having been mechanically freshened by the second owner, the
consignor reports that additional work has been recently completed
and that the car runs and drives perfectly. A newer correct-type
exhaust system is currently in place. The original Weber
carburetors have been rebuilt, and the braking system has been
serviced, including a new master cylinder. Newer tires are fitted
to the five Borrani wire wheels. Of particular interest is that,
before replacement, the car wore Italian-made Firestone tires,
which were not available in the U.S., making it likely that the car
was on just its second set of tires from new. Recently, the car's
original bumpers were properly re-plated after repairing minor
scuffing they received during the 1981 Mitty. The car has otherwise
never been fully restored, and it retains its original chassis,
engine, body, interior, and even the glass. Incredibly, the 330 GT
has only seen three documented owners from new.
The 330 GT 2+2 remains one of Ferrari's finest-ever four-passenger
cars. It is powerful yet easy to drive around town, and its
luxurious and comfortable interior make it a highly desirable
long-distance touring car. This incredibly original example is a
fantastic opportunity to own a numbers-matching Colombo V-12
Ferrari with fascinating history. It will make a superb partner on
driving tours or an ideal candidate for a concours-winning
restoration. Included in the sale is an owner's manual, a service
manual, a file of receipts and other documentation, the OEM spare
tire, and the four fascinating Italian-made Firestone tires.
Please note that contrary to the printed catalogue, this car is not
fitted with power windows.
Please note that this vehicle is being sold with title in
transit.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.
