Ferrari 330 GT GT 2+2 Series II 1966
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1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II (LHD)
Desirable second-series example with single headlight configuration
Full restoration
European delivered
Original matching-numbers engine
Rebuilt engine
New Borrani wire wheels
Evolving out of the 250 GTE, the 330 GT 2+2 was a significantly different Ferrari. The 330 GT 2+2’s single overhead camshaft V-12 was based on a stretched block but otherwise carried forward the refined and developed concepts of the Colombo-designed Ferrari engine, which was rated at 300 brake horsepower at 6,600 rpm. The longer engine block was accommodated in a chassis 50 millimetres longer than the preceding 250 GTE.
The first series 330 GT 2+2s adopted a four-headlight configuration, with smaller driving lights placed inboard of the headlights in a tapered fender recess. The concept, borrowed from American styling themes of the era, was timely but not exceptionally successful, and the Series I 330 GT 2+2 was soon succeeded by a single headlight Series II version that looked much more refined and purposeful.
Our spectacular 330 GT Series II is offered in a desirable deep Midnight Blue with contrasting Mushroom Grey leather. Optioned with the spectacular Borrani chrome and alloy wire wheels and comfort features like electrically operated windows.
Appearing to have lived a relatively sheltered life, this remarkable 330 GT had found its way to North America in the 70s and was offered for sale in New York in 1977. Come 1982, it was offered for sale again in New Hampshire and the subsequent owner cherished the Ferrari for the next 20 years.
Emerging later the 330 GT was subject to a compreshesive restoration by the now European owner, carried out in his dedicated in-house restoration facility and prepared exquisitely for display in his private museum. During the restoration, the decision was made to improve the colour combination to a highly attractive deep blue finish, alongside a beautifully finished contrasting interior.
On the road this exceptional ’60s grand tourer is on the button. We can confirm it is as fabulous to drive, as it is to look at with that charismatic 300 bhp V-12 running superbly. As you would expect from such a prestigious make of automobile, our Ferrari 330 GT is a matching numbers car.
This beautiful 330 GT 2+2 Series II is available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call to book an appointment.
http://ddclassics.com/car-listing/ferrari-330-gt-22-series-ii/
1966 Ferrari 330 GT GT 2+2 Series II is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Surrey by DD Classics for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ferrari Model : 330 GT Model Version : GT 2+2 Series II Engine size : 99.9 Model Year : 1966 Location : Surrey
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About Ferrari
The first Ferrari road car was the 125 S introduced in 1947 and powered by a 1.5 L V12 engine, right? Well it's not quite that simple, Ferrari did in fact produce e Tipo 815, in 1940. Tipo 815 was designed by ex-Alfa Romeo engineers Alberto Massimino and Vittorio Bellentani and by Enrico Nardi under Enzo's company but legal issues with the former associate Alfa Romeo prevented Ferrari from launching the Ferrari marque at that point.
Enzo did produce a series of fine road cars in the 50's and 60's but they were merely to finance his true passion racing, wheather GT/Sports car or Grand Prix. The 50's saw the birth of Ferrari's most memorable cars, 250 GTB (tour de France) 250 Testa Rossa, 250 GT swb just to name a few.
Under the surface tension was growing though. In November 1961 long-time sales manager Girolamo Gardini made an ultimatum to Enzo: if tensions continued, he would leave the company. As a result, Gardini was ousted, as well as Scuderia Ferrari manager Romolo Tavoni, chief engineer Carlo Chiti, experimental sports car development chief Giotto Bizzarrini, and a number of others who stood by them.
Without Chiti and Bizzarrini the development of what was to become the most quintessential Ferrari and today the world's most expensive car, 250 GTO, was at a pivoting point. 250 GTO project was saved by a young engineer Mauro Forghieri and long-time racing bodyman Sergio Scaglietti who stepped in and took over the program with known results.
In addition to 250 GTO, Ferrari launced such master pieces as 250 LM, 250P, 275 GTB, 365 GTB/4 "Daytona" during the the 60's
By the late 60's Ferrari's prototypes' success came to a sudden halt by a new competitor, GT40. Ford turned to Lola to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after Enzo had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that gave Ferrari some heavy hits in Le Mans 24 to come.
By the end of the 60's FIAT purchased 50% of the company, starting a development that has led to a new mass-produced era of Ferraris.
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