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Model History: Ferrari presented the 275 GTS Spider at the 1964 Paris Motor Show, together with the 275 GTB, marking the return of an open model after an absence of almost two years, following the discontinuation of the 250 GT California in early 1963. Pininfarina designed the bodywork for the Berlinetta, then Scaglietti built it in Modena. The Pininfarina factory in Turin produced the Spider's, then delivered it finished to Maranello for the installation of the mechanical components. The 275 GTS had softer, more classic lines than its cousin the Berlinetta, almost a racing car for the road. The GTB/ GTS chassis were the same, with a wheelbase shortened to 2400mm. The engines are also identical, a V12 with one overhead camshaft per row and a displacement of 3, 286cc, fitted with three Weber carburettors and two distributors, to produce 260 bhp on the GTS, i. e. 20 bhp and 600 rpm less than on the Berlinette, due to less fine-tuning. The 5-speed gearbox and coupled axle are also the same, but with a longer axle ratio giving greater flexibility and a more pleasant cruising speed.
The 275 GTS Spider was the marque's first convertible with both a short wheelbase chassis and four-wheel independent suspension. Ferrari produced only 200 examples of the 275GTS! History of this Ferrari 275 GTS:Out of 200 Ferrari 275 GTS built, chassis 06819 was the 10ᵉ example produced. It was initially finished in a rare combination of Nero (18. 292) and Nuvola interior (VM 3015). Sold new in Italy, it was purchased by Mrs Dino Fabbri, wife of a Milanese publisher. Historian Marcel Massini confirms this information. In 1968, the car returned to the original dealer, M. G. Crepaldi S. a. S., in Milan, before being sold to its second owner, Cesare de Lucchi, near Milan. The de Lucchi family kept the car for over 30 years. They restored it in 1990 and 1991 at Scapini and Bruttomesso in Varese. Mr de Lucchi drove it to Ferrari's 50ᵉ anniversary celebrations in 1997. The interior was then renovated by Luppi in Modena in 2002. After the death of M. de Lucchi, the car remains in the family and goes to his son Vittorio, but the De Lucchi's finally part with the car in 2007, selling it in London. Shortly after its arrival in the UK, GTO Engineering carried out a careful restoration. Sold to a new owner in France in 2008, the car had only 35, 000 original kilometres. In 2010, the cylinder heads were modified for unleaded petrol at a cost of €13, 500. In 2015, it changed owners but remained in France, where it was driven and pampered by its current keeper, now totalling 55, 800 kilometres. The car also obtains Ferrari Classiche certification, confirming its original engine and compliant gearbox. It comes with its toolkit, owner's manual and Classiche certification in its name. Body: The car has an excellent body, very sound with excellent door and bonnet adjustments. Upholstery: The Nuvola (light blue) leather upholstery is in excellent condition. The carpets are impeccable, as are the door panels and soft top. It has a superb period wooden steering wheel. Engine: Very sound mechanics, extensively overhauled in 2010, engine regularly maintained with excellent oil pressure. Gearbox: Fully synchronised 5-speed gearbox in excellent working order. Running gear: The front axle, suspension and rear axle are stable and handle very well. There is no play or noise. Braking behaviour: The Ferrari 275 GTS has 4 disc brakes, making braking perfect. More info: It has its own Classiche Sale price: €1, 650, 000
