MOTOR CARS | 279By 1988 the Ferrari was in the ownership of Tom Gerrity, who
subsequently undertook a comprehensive restoration to exacting
standards, a process that took seven years to complete and was
finished in 1996. The car was repainted by Bill Decarr to show
standard, while the engine rebuild and mechanical overhaul were
carried out by Norbert Hofer of Grand Touring Classics, again to the
highest standard. Noteworthy features include carburettor velocity
stacks, which were present when the car was purchased by Gerrity,
and the ‘Series II’ drive shaft conversion to eliminate vibration. Being
and early model, ‘06585’ has the under-dash heater controls, while
another fascinating feature is the riveted fuel tank, similar to those
found in Ferrari’s race-cars but soon discontinued in its production
road models.
Subsequently sold at Christie’s Pebble Beach auction during August
2000 to a new owner in Portugal, the car remains in generally
excellent condition having been well maintained within his private
collection for the subsequent fourteen years. It comes with a history
folder containing, among other items, a bill for a major service in
2006 costing €7,139. Offered with Massini report.Rarer - and quicker - than a 250GT SWB yet considerably less
expensive than a 250GTO, the 275GTB is a landmark model in the
technological evolution of Ferrari’s road cars, as well as being one of
its most beautiful.
£1,500,000 - 1,800,000
€1,900,000 - 2,300,000