Lot no. 55
1964 FERRARI 330 GT
Serial number: 5721GT
French registration
- Delivered new in Italy
- Desirable colour combination
- Rare options
- Many recent works
Building on the commercial success of the Ferrari 250 GTE, the Maranello-based firm followed up with a new 2+2 Grand Tourer: the 330 GT, powered by a 4.0-litre V12 engine. Discreet and civilised, the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2, presented in 1964, was aimed at a well-to-do clientele but with little fuss. That's why its lines, designed by Pininfarina, were sober enough to make the Aston Martin DB6 of the time pale in comparison. Its meticulous design cleverly concealed its two rear seats, which were hardly visible from the outside.
Its engine, directly derived from that of the 400 Superamerica and the 330 TRI LM Spider which won the 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours, develops 300 bhp in the 330 GT 2+2. Equipped with new telescopic front shock absorbers, a dual braking system and an alternator, it was fully in step with the modern era.
As pleasing to drive as it is to look at, the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 is both supple and dynamic. Capable of reaching 240 km/h in fifth gear, it is the epitome of a true Italian GT. José Rosinski, at the wheel of the Ferrari 330 GT, wrote:
"The time has come to take stock of this test. What emerges is that the 330 GT is the best Grand Touring car we have ever driven. It's undoubtedly true that, in this or that category, we know of another car that is faster, better suspended, more responsive or even more technically advanced than this Ferrari. But on the whole, at the moment, we can't think of any car that is as consistent and as satisfying in every respect.
The car we are presenting, chassis 5721 GT, left the factory on 1 April 1964 and was delivered new to Rome, Italy, by the V.E.C.A.R. company.
The current livery matches the original, combining a Grigio Fumo exterior with a Pelle Rossa leather interior. It has the rare option of a black metal dashboard and Borrani spoked wheels.
This car spent part of its history in the United States, before returning to Europe in the early 2000s. Restored to its original configuration, it belonged to one owner from 2005 to 2015, before joining the collection of its current owner in early 2016. Since then, almost €100,000 worth of work has been carried out. These include a complete overhaul of the engine three years ago, with the rocker arms now adjustable. The running gear has been overhauled, and the exhaust recently replaced, as have the tyres.
For any motoring enthusiast, the thrill of the V12 Colombo is an experience not to be missed, and the 330 GT 2+2 offers the privilege of sharing it with the whole family.
1964 FERRARI 330 GT
Serial number: 5721GT
French registration document
Delivered new in Italy
Desirable colour combination
Rare options
Extensive recent work
Building on the commercial success of the Ferrari 250 GTE, the Maranello firm did it again with a new 2+2 Grand Tourer: the 330 GT, equipped with a 4.0-liter V12 engine. Discreet and civilized, the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2, presented in 1964, was aimed at a well-to-do but not particularly ostentatious clientele. That is why its lines, designed by Pininfarina, displayed a sobriety to make the Aston Martin DB6 of the time pale in comparison. Its neat design cleverly conceals its two rear seats, which are difficult to see from the outside.
Its engine, derived directly from that of the 400 Superamerica and the 330 TRI LM Spider that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1962, developed 300 horsepower in the 330 GT 2+2. Equipped with new telescopic shock absorbers at the front, a dual braking circuit and an alternator, it was fully in step with the modern era.
As pleasant to drive as it is to look at, the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 is both flexible and dynamic. Capable of reaching 240 km/h in fifth gear, it embodies the true Italian GT. José Rosinski, at the wheel of the Ferrari 330 GT, wrote:
"The time has come to take stock of this test. What emerges is that the 330 GT is the best Grand Touring car we have ever driven. It is undoubtedly true that, in one category or another, we know of another car that is faster, has better suspension, is more responsive or is even more technically advanced than this Ferrari. But overall, at the moment, we don't see any that is as consistent, as satisfying in every respect."
The example we present to you, chassis 5721 GT, left the factory on April 1, 1964 before being delivered new to Rome, Italy, by V.E.C.A.R..
Its current livery respects the original, combining a Grigio Fumo exterior with a Pelle Rossa leather interior. It has the rare option of a black metal dashboard and Borrani wire wheels.
This car spent part of its history in the United States, before returning to Europe in the early 2000s. Restored to its original configuration, it belonged to one owner from 2005 to 2015, before joining the collection of its current owner at the beginning of 2016. Since then, nearly 100,000 euros of work has been carried out. Among these interventions, the engine was completely overhauled three years ago, with the rocker arms now adjustable. The running gear has been overhauled, the exhaust recently replaced, as have the tyres.
For any car enthusiast, the thrill of the V12 Colombo is an unmissable experience, and the 330 GT 2+2 offers the privilege of sharing it with the family.