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feature at the time, and improved the car’s to clear the air cleaner assembly used on the
aerodynamic profile. The air slots on the rear four-cam engine. A 10-hole alloy wheel was
sail panels and front fenders were functional standard, with Borrani wire wheels optional.
and played on Ferrari’s racing image. The According to Ferrari figures, “some 280”
proportions, with long hood and short GTB/4 coupes were built.
Kamm-style tail, were perfectly in synch with The 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (Lot #1394)
the trends of the time.
offered at Scottsdale is an all-matching-
But there was more to come. The 275 GTB/4, numbers, fully restored example. It has
built from 1966 to 1968, introduced the recently had a complete engine overhaul by
world to Ferrari’s DOHC V12. The GTB/4’s North Coast Exotics. The car comes with a
new cylinder heads contained two overhead fully documented history since the day it
camshafts per bank, a first for a road-going roared out of the factory in Italy, along with
production Ferrari. The engine was fed by six the original tool bag and brochure.
Weber 40 DCN carburetors and came with The finishing touch is that this prime
dry-sump lubrication. This version of the V12 example of Ferrari passion comes in
was rated at 300 horsepower at 8,000 rpm. the classic red paint and tan interior
Ferrari listed the car’s top speed at 268 kph combination that has so defined the
(166 mph).
marque. Scottsdale in March presents a rare
As with the earlier 275 GTB, the body was opportunity to bid on a fully restored and
a design by Pininfarina, and constructed documented example of one of the most
by Scaglietti. It was built only in the “long desirable Ferraris ever built.
nose” version of the 275 GTB body. One – Steve Statham
distinctive styling detail that set the GTB/4 For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com
apart was the shallow hood bulge, necessary

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