The 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta (Lot S119) is finished in Grigio
Mahmoud over its original Saddle Tan leather interior. The first Ferrari GT to
incorporate an independent suspension at all four corners, the 275 GTB/4 is
enveloped in a voluptuous body designed by Pininfarina and built by
Scaglietti. Its similarities to the magnificent 250 GTO endurance racer are
unmistakable; indeed, Sergio Pininfarina confirmed that he and his design
team were directly inspired by Ferrari’s world championship-winning GT for
the car’s breathtaking shape. Armed with a 3.3-liter V12 engine with two
overhead cams per cylinder bank and dry sump lubrication, the 275 GTB/4
proves a powerful companion. A Ferrari of this caliber, originality and rarity
is seldom offered for public sale, making this a very special opportunity to
move into the investment-grade Ferrari marketplace.
Even more powerful is the 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (Lot T203)
finished in yellow, which carries a 4.4-liter double overhead cam V12 engine
and five-speed gearbox. The Daytona’s silky-smooth new V12 and classic
styling were evolutionary rather than revolutionary and seemed conservative
in the context of the mid-engine revolution that was then in full bloom. But
the passing years have proven the beauty of the Daytona concept, which
embodied Ferrari’s greatest strengths, conventional layout notwithstanding:
a highly developed chassis and suspension, visionary Pininfarina styling and
superb V12 engine.
The 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC (Lot T206) uses the chassis of the 275 GTB
and the 330 GT 2+2’s larger 4.0-liter V12 engine. Pininfarina once again
demonstrated artistic genius by combining the front of the 500 Superfast
with the rear of the 275 GTS, melding the two into a singularly elegant
design. Bringing these disparate elements together could have spelled
failure, but Ferrari executed the 330 GTB perfectly, producing a mechanical
and aesthetic success. Finished in the iconic pairing of Rosso Corsa paint
and tan interior, the 330 GTC embodies the very definition of automotive
style and elegance in its time.
Building on the success that Ferrari enjoyed in Formula One and at Le
Mans in the 1960s was the Dino. This 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS (Lot
T200.1) features a 2.4-liter transverse-mounted Dino V6, five-speed gearbox,
and four-wheel disc brakes. Fitted with rare and desirable Camagnolo alloy
wheels, the car was factory fitted with wider fender flares to accommodate
the wheels’ 7.5-inch width. Additionally, the tan leather interior was factory
fitted with seats sourced from Ferrari’s celebrated 365 GTB Daytona; this
combination has become known as the “Chairs and Flares” package and is
quite rare. Famed motorsports journalist Denis Jenkinson gave his approval
to the road manners of the Dino when he wrote, “Of all the mid-engine cars
of which I had the experience of testing, the Dino stands head and
shoulders above the rest. Once you have experienced it, it makes all
front-engine or rear-engine cars obsolete.” Finished in striking Fly Yellow,
the beautiful Dino 246 GTS makes its presence known wherever it goes.
To view these fabulous Ferraris, or to register as a bidder, visit Mecum.com.
Bidder registration is $100 when completed in advance online, or $200
on-site at the auction. Mecum Kissimmee 2016 is open to buyers, sellers
and spectators with general admission tickets available at the gate for $30
per day or $180 for all 10 days; children 12 and younger are admitted free of
charge. Portions of the auction will be broadcast live on NBC Sports
Network with a stream of the entire event presented on Mecum’s website.
Related Material:
... Consolidated 2016 Auction Results sorted by Price descending >>>
... Consolidated 2016 Auction Results in gallery view >>>
|
