Vehicle Description
Ferrari's highly successful 330 series made its first appearance in
1963 when engineers stuffed a new 4-liter version of the Columbo
V12 engine into the existing 250 GTE body. Rebadged as the330
America, there was outwardly little to tell it apart from the 250
GTE, yet the new 4-liter engine transformed its performance.
Ferrari built just 50 330 Americas, but the model was significant
as it paved the way for a new generation of Ferrari road cars
worthy of succeeding iconic and immensely versatile 250-series. The
first of the new line was the luxurious, four-seat 330 GT 2+2. It
was soon joined by the short-wheelbase, 2-seat version known as the
GTC. Sharing its 94.5-inch wheelbase chassis with the 275 GTB, the
330 GTC had a transaxle layout, four-wheel independent suspension,
and glorious 300 horsepower V12 engine. The near-perfect interior
with superb visibility and uniquely sophisticated Italian styling
made it one of the finest road-going Ferrari GT cars of the era -
and some might argue, the best GT car of all time. Perhaps the only
way to improve the 330 GTC was to remove the roof - and Ferrari did
just that for the limited production 330 GTS, introduced at the
Paris Salon in October 1966. Pininfarina's mastery is on full
display, as they deftly transformed the delicate lines of the GTC
coupe into an elegant two-seat spyder. Ferrari ensured the GTS'
exclusivity by limiting production to just 99, compared to nearly
600 fixed-roof GTCs. The 330 GTS' beautiful looks and exquisite
road manners blend into one of the most desirable and coveted
road-going Ferraris of all time. It is with pleasure that we offer
this 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS, chassis number 10173. Presented in its
original colors ofAmarantooverPelle beigeinterior, this fabulous
Ferrari 330 benefits from years of enthusiastic ownership, and is
offered in outstanding condition with its numbers-matching
drivetrain, owner's manuals, tool kit, history file, restoration
photos, and official Classiche "red book" certificate of
authenticity. According to marque historians, this is a US-market
car, delivered via the American Ferrari distributor, Luigi Chinetti
Motors, in Greenwich, Connecticut. While the identity of the first
owner is not recorded, records show that in 1975, 10173 was owned
by Guy Mangiamele, then of Omaha, Nebraska. In 1979, Mangiamele, by
that time located in Barrington, Massachusetts, listed the car for
sale, noting "burgundy with natural hides, Borrani wire wheels,
totally original, never driven in snow, stored in heated garage."
The following year, it was offered via the Ferrari Market Letter by
Foreign Cars Italia of North Carolina, in an ad stating "46,000
miles, one owner for the last 37,500 miles." Soon thereafter, Mr.
B. Kerr of Los Altos, CA acquired 10173 and enjoyed it
enthusiastically for the next 20 years. When it came time to find a
new caretaker, he listed it in the Ferrari Market Letter in 2004,
noting it had new leather, freshened top-end, rebuilt distributors,
and more. S/N 10173 then came into the care of a Michigan-based
enthusiast. In 2014, he commissioned the respected Ferrari
specialists at Motion Products of Neenah, WI to perform a
mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment, including a bare metal
respray in its original color, suspension overhaul, engine-out
service, and meticulous detailing. The restoration process is
well-documented with receipts, correspondence, and extensive
photographs. Following its restoration, the car was maintained and
serviced by Cauley Ferrari of Detroit, who oversaw the Classiche
Certification process. In 2017, it was displayed at the Pebble
Beach Concurs d'Elegance for an invitation-only class arranged by
Ferrari Classiche in celebration of the marque's 70th Anniversary.
Since coming into the previous owner's care in 2017, S/N 10173 has
lived a quiet life in a private collection. It remains in superb
condition both mechanically and cosmetically, benefitting from
recent service, including a fresh set of five Michelin XWX tires.
The wheels are fitted to Borrani wire wheels as original, and the
paint, chrome, and brightwork are all in excellent order. As a
testament to its turnkey nature, it recently completed a 1000-mile
tour without fault. With just 99 examples produced, there is little
doubt that the 330 GTS is one of the most collectible and coveted
Ferrari road cars of the late 60s. Yet it is also a driving
enthusiast's dream, thanks to Gioacchino Columbo's spellbinding V12
engine, the slick-shifting 5-speed transaxle, and sublime handling.
Beautifully restored and dialed-in for the road, S/N 10173 would be
a most welcome addition to any serious collection and a worthy
participant in prestigious motoring events worldwide. Offers
welcome and trades considered For additional details please view
this listing directly on our website
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