1968 Ferrari Other for sale $735,000
| 1968 Ferrari Other $735,000 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $735,000 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Emeryville, CA |
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1968 Ferrari 330 GTC s/n 11065, engine no. 11065 Silver with Black Leather Interior Widely regarded to be one of the best driving and most usable classic Ferraris, the 330 GTC is highly sought after today. One of the most significant aspects of its appeal is its mechanical sophistication and the resulting driving experience. The engine was a development of the venerable Colombo V12, now displacing 4.0 liters, generating plenty of torque, and making 300hp. A torque tube connected the engine to the rear-mounted transaxle, a sophisticated solution to optimize weight distribution that is still used in high performance cars today. The car also had disc brakes all round, independent suspension all round, and a 5-speed gearbox, making it one of Ferrariandrsquo;s first modern road cars. Most Ferrari aficionados continue to regard the GTC as one of the best-driving vintage Ferraris and indeed, they have exceptionally good roadholding, tractability, performance, and are genuinely pleasurable cars to use, even in modern traffic. Their styling is elegant but understated, while available air conditioning and electric windows added further to their usability and sophistication as road cars. Becker or Blaupunkt radios were optional, as were wire wheels, which rounded out the optional offerings on the cars. Today, their usability and driving experience distinguishes them in many collections, and collectors tend to gravitate towards their 330GTC when long distance driving is the objective. This 37,000 mile example is one of the most documented 330GTCs we have ever had the pleasure of handling. This car was sold by Hollywood Sports Cars in March of 1969 to Edmond R. Euler of Los Angeles, California. This example is a case study in how to keep your collector automobile, and on file is the warranty card, original purchase order, and many work orders from the early 1970s. It is believed that Mr. Euler kept the car until 1995, selling it to Mr. Richard Colhoun of Milbrook, New York, an heir to the John Deere tractor fortune. At the time of sale the car had just 21,334 miles. Mr. Colhoun was killed in a racing accident at Lime Rock, CT. After the estate settled, Mr. Colhounandrsquo;s widow had the car re-commissioned by Nick Sopranoandrsquo;s Motor Classic Corp, including a rebuild of the motor by Lee Stayton (documentation on file). The car was then sold to Rick Intile in 1999 with 26,583 miles. It passed on to Richard Nailing of Atlanta in May of 2000 with 27,043 miles and to the current California owner in 2003 with 31,442 miles. Under the current custodianship, care of the car has been entrusted to Patrick Ottis, 2003 to 2015. Starting in August of 2003, at 31,464 miles indicated, the following work has been performed by Patrick Ottis and Company: andbull; PPI, compression readings between 160-170 lbs andbull; Drain and replace fluids andbull; Replace spark plugs and wires andbull; Install new exhaust hangers andbull; Resolve intermittent headlight switch contact andbull; Service rear axles and upright bearings andbull; Replace front and rear soft brake lines andbull; Replace lower front ball joints andbull; Replace clutch and brake fluid reservoirs andbull; Correct non-opt electric window andbull; Adjust carburetors and set jetting. andbull; Set distributor dwell and timing andbull; Replace select fuel lines andbull; Install new battery andbull; Install new Porterfield brake pads front and rear andbull; Inspect and prepare car for rally in Montana (2009) andbull; Change oil andbull; Correct non-opt steering column switch Accordingly, the car is a strong running example today. It starts easily, makes good, crisp power, and is quieter than most Ferrari 330 GTCs we have driven, likely owing to its original exhaust system. The transaxle, which has never been opened since assembly by Ferrari in 1968, |