In the world of classic cars, few names evoke the same reverence and awe as Ferrari, and the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB is no exception. This iconic coupé, set to grace the stage at Mecum Auction’s annual Indy sale, is a testament to automotive artistry and heritage.
Ferrari’s latest V-12, the just-unveiled 12Cilindri, is a technological marvel, but there’s nothing quite like those the company built during the 1950s and ‘60s.
One of these cars, a 1965 275 GTB, is set to hit the block at Mecum Auction’s annual Indy sale. The stunning coupé isn’t fully original, but that won’t stop it from fetching a seven-figure gavel price.
This particular 275 GTB, serial no. 06943, started life as a “short nose.” In 1981, its owner, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo parts expert Gordon Raymond, approached Chicago’s North Shore Auto Rebuilders about converting it into a long nose, according to the listing. That’s just what the shop’s Josef Neumayer and Michael Gabler did using official replacement parts from Scaglietti, the vehicle’s original coachbuilder, that cost $19,100 at the time. The finished car may not have left the factor as a long nose, but it’s the next best thing.
The Pininfarina-designed body of this North American-spec 275 GTB is finished in a glorious coat of Ferrari’s trademark Rosso Corsa lacquer paint. The interior features two seats covered in black Nero leather, as well as a wood panel dashboard, wood-rimmed steering wheel, and gated shifter. And while no one buys a Prancing Horse for functionality’s sake, the surprisingly roomy trunk looks like it could comfortably fit a bag of golf clubs.
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