Vehicle Description
The Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione Clienti - A Racing Icon
Not all Ferrari 275 GTBs were created equal. Even in the 1960s,
this stunning V12 berlinetta was available in numerous
configurations, but few hold as much desirability today as the 1965
Competizione Clienti models, of which only 10 were ever built.
In 1964, Ferrari's mid-engined 250 LM was denied GT homologation by
the FIA, much to the frustration of Enzo Ferrari. This decision
left the marque without a car to compete in the GT class, prompting
Ferrari to refine its front-engined 275 GTB for racing
purposes.
Launched in late 1964, the 275 GTB was a state-of-the-art
dual-purpose Gran Turismo featuring an independent suspension
setup, a transaxle gearbox, and a potent 3.3-liter Colombo
V12-offering both power and reliability. Recognizing its racing
potential, Ferrari developed dedicated competition variants, with
three distinct iterations emerging from Maranello.
The first series saw three lightweight tubular-chassis cars fitted
with six-carb dry-sump engines and aggressive aerodynamic tweaks.
In 1965, Ferrari introduced the short-nosed Competizione Clienti
series, specifically tailored for privateer racers. These '7000
series' cars featured six Weber 40 DCN3 carburetors, three
distinctive rear air vents, and a right-hand sail panel fuel filler
leading to a 140-liter endurance fuel tank.
Designed to meet homologation requirements, the 275 GTB
Competizione Clienti retained a balance between performance and
practicality. While it may not have dominated the history books, it
exemplified Ferrari's mastery of dual-purpose GT cars.
By 1966, an evolved Competizione variant emerged, unlocking the
full racing potential of the 275 GTB. However, as a blisteringly
fast road-going classic, few cars can rival the timeless allure of
the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione Clienti.
This car has significant history, it was one of the few that was
raced, it retains its original matching numbers engine. It is one
of the rarest variants of a 275 and is eligible for any concours
and historic racing events. This is your rare opportunity to own
one of the most significant 275's that can be driven on the street
and driven on the track. It is loaded with documentation and
receipts from some of its previous custodians whose names are some
of the who's who in the collector car world.
