1966 FERRARI 330 GT

This 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 is one of 455 Series II examples produced between 1965 and 1967 and was sold new by Luigi Chinetti Motors to its New York City-based first owner. Chassis #8627 later spent time in Texas and Minnesota before it was purchased by the previous California based owner in 1999. An ensuing complete refurbishment was completed in 2005. Subsequently shown at the famed Concorso Italiano in 2005, 2007 and 2008 where it achieved Gold and Platinum awards. It was issued Ferrari Classiche certification in 2010 and later appeared at the 2017 Cavallino Classic and Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. The car is finished in “Amaranto” (Dark burgundy) over cream leather upholstery. Power comes from a 4.0-liter Colombo V12 that was overhauled in 2013 and breathes through triple Weber carburetors. It is paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Features include an ANSA quad-exit exhaust, 15″ Campagnolo alloy wheels, power windows and power steering. This 330 GT is now offered with a Ferrari Classiche Red Book, a history report, 2013 invoices, a complete Factory tool kit, owner's manuals, a set of red floor mats, and a clean Montana title
Designed by Tom Tjaarda at Pininfarina, the 330 GT debuted at the Brussels Motor Show in early 1964 as a replacement for the 330 America. It features a longer wheelbase and a wider grille than its predecessor. The facelifted Series II model was introduced in 1965 and featured single headlights.
Campagnolo alloy wheels are secured by three-eared knock-offs and are wrapped in 205/70R15 Pirelli Cinturato H6 tires, while a matching spare housed in the trunk wears Michelin X rubber. Stopping is handled by servo-assisted disc brakes with a dual-circuit master cylinder and a single Dunlop booster.
The 2+2 cabin features bucket seats that were reupholstered in cream leather during the refurbishment along with the matching rear bench, center console, and door panels. Equipment includes a power windows, a wood-paneled dash with a locking glovebox. Additional features include red carpeting, red lap belts, a Pininfarina-branded ashtray, wood-trimmed dashboard fascia housing a lockable glovebox, a handbrake lever with an engagement warning light, power windows, hanging pedals, the latter of which replaced the floor-hinged units found on Series I cars.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames Veglia instrumentation including a 180-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for oil temperature and oil pressure. A quartet of instruments mounted in the center of the dash includes a clock and gauges monitoring coolant temperature, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 53k miles.
The Ferrari Classiche scheda tecnica certificazione lists the original colors as well as delivery to Luigi Chinetti Motors in July 1966. Additional pages of the Classiche Red Book, which is dated November 2010, are shown in the photo gallery below and include images of stamps of internal engine number 1714, transmission number 93/66, and differential number 49571.
Certainly one of the finest 330GT Coupes extant this example is beautifully restored and is ready for show or touring. Overlooked for many years the 330 GT is just now coming into its own with wonderful road manners and room in the back for friends or family.
Note: although Air conditioning wa not fitted when constructed, we are able to offer air conditioning as an installed unit at extra cost. This system is identical to original specification and is visually identical to original except for the use of modern R34 coolant.