1964 Ferrari 330 GT Series I

Make:

Ferrari

Mileage:

Unknown

Location:

Warwickshire, UK

Seller:

Silverstone Auctions

Sold Price:

£196,875

Sold Date:

3rd September, 2015

Description:

The Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series I made its debut at the Brussels Salon in January 1964, proceeding its earlier "250 2+2 GTE and "330 America cousins. The "Series I was much more than a re-engined 250, it was a bolder, more distinctive incarnation in both looks and performance.Pininfarina was once again entrusted with the styling, their vision of Ferraris evolution drew muse from the cars predecessors, yet included some more daring design elements. A sharper nose and tail, a wide grille, and the espousal of a characteristic quad headlight arrangement, all of which reflected the tastes of Ferraris most important export market, the USA. Although some criticised its styling, the Series I four-headlight 330GT has become truly evocative of 1960s fashion, lauded both for its individuality and Pininfarinas purity of design. The fantastic Gioacchino Colombo designed high output V-12 engine was fitted to all 300GT series and produced an impressive 300bhp, adorned with triple Weber carburettors, this combination taking the vehicle from 0-100km in an astounding 6.3 seconds, making it the fastest road going Ferrari of the time.Ordered on the 9th of July 1964 through Maranello Concessionaires Ltd, the car offered here is one of only 49 right hand drive examples produced and was later delivered to its first owner on the 9th of September 1964, as depicted by the bill of sale and order form. The ...

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