Few luxuries in life are as pleasurable as a Ferrari Spyder.  Exclusivity, steady appreciation in value and an absolute joy to drive:  Read any article, any review or talk to any owner of a 330 GTS and you’ll hear all of that and more.  A mere 99 were built in over two years of production, and this car, a Classiche certified,  low mileage, numbers matching, all original example with a single repaint interior is as nice as you’re likely to find for sale:  Due to their excellent manners few 330 GTS owners are anxious to part with theirs!

 Chassis no. 10553 started its service as many of its contemporaries did through Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut.  Built in November 1967, this unusual and beautiful example came from Modena coated in Azzurro metallic paint over Pella Nera, per its certificate of origin, no. 6688.  We have two copies of the original sales invoice to Chinetti, generated November 28, showing the car’s cost of $8000 plus $24 in front and rear packing protections from Ferrari.  A letter generated on February 20, 1968, from freight handler SAIMA shows Chinetti paid a total of $8,924.06 for the car, freight and import duties.  On April 12, they sold the car to Billco Motors, Inc., of Wexford, PA, for $13,100, a profit of close to $4000 in under a month.  We have copies of both the sales agreement as well as the cancelled check from Billco.  We also have the original owner’s manual packet and warranty card as well as the full factory tool kit and spare.  This car is as documented as it gets.

While most Ferraris are well cared for, few have lived a life as sheltered as this car’s.  A mere 16,800 miles appear on the odometer, and the car is virtually 100% original from top to bottom.  The Classiche reports the chassis, engine, gearbox and differential are all original to this car as delivered new.  The Borrani wire wheels are original and hold newer Michelin XWX tires.  The interior from the original wood dash to the carpets is exceptional, the instrumentation is crisp, and the wood-rimmed steering wheel looks like new. The black upholstery shows nearly no wear as is extremely supple; all electrical items including the power windows work as designed.  Restored Ferraris are comparatively common when set next to an original example, a fact not lost on connoisseurs.

Outside, the repaint is excellent, with even, smooth application and excellent shine.  This was not an over-the-top job, though:  It is far more in line with its original appearance rather than a modern feel with loads of clearcoat.  Barello headlights reside in original chrome trim rings which are as excellent as the remainder of the brightwork.  The 330 GTS is a near-perfect summer car. It has gobs of power, makes wonderful noises, and is a pleasure to drive. It is comfortable on the road and agile around town. The excellent condition manual top takes some effort to put down and allows a bit too much wind noise when up, but on a top-down summer day, who cares?   Fitted with a characteristic, shallow egg crate grille, the 330 GTS is the epitome of mid-’60s Italian supercar styling, and this survivor does the marque proud.

 Under the hood is the original 300hp, 3,967cc single overhead-cam V12 engine with triple Weber carburetors.  The engine itself is original, as are the Webers and the Marelli distributors.  The air cleaner, the exhaust manifolds, the brake system and cooling systems are all original, with new filters and a new battery as the only obvious changes from new.  As for passion, in July 1967, Car & Driver summed up the experience in a 330 GTC by saying “Depress clutch...Turn ignition key. Give the gas a tiny, nervous touch. Oh my GOD!” Now, just bump that up a notch or two for the GTS.  This car starts, stops and runs as new, with a full fresh tune up and excellent care from new.  Top speed is over 150 mph, with a 0-60 time of 6.9 seconds:  This is not a slow car.

 Underneath you’ll find a very well kept and very original chassis.  The original Koni shock absorbers and Ate four piston caliper-equipped brakes are at all four corners, while the original torque tube leads back to the original, numbers matching transaxle.  The exhaust is in excellent condition and the floor pans and structural elements are both excellent and untouched.  This is how a classic Ferrari should look underneath.

 With its powerful V12, the Ferrari 330 GTC earned the appellation of being one of the finest road-going Ferraris built up to that time. The full convertible GTS only adds to that impression.  Again, only 99 were built, compared to Chevrolet, who  built 14,436 Corvette Sting Ray convertibles in 1967.  There are few on the market, so the third aspect of rarity comes into play. Rarity is not only measured by 1) production or 2) survivability, but thirdly by availability. And the turnover is very limited for the 95 survivors.  Open top Ferraris are among the world’s most desirable cars, and this documented, all original example is a step above.

Few luxuries in life are as pleasurable as a Ferrari Spyder.  Exclusivity, steady appreciation in value and an absolute joy to drive:  Read any article, any review or talk to any owner of a 330 GTS and you’ll hear all of that and more.  A mere 99 were built in over two years of production, and this car, a Classiche certified,  low mileage, numbers matching, all original example with a single repaint interior is as nice as you’re likely to find for sale:  Due to their excellent manners few 330 GTS owners are anxious to part with theirs!

 Chassis no. 10553 started its service as many of its contemporaries did through Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut.  Built in November 1967, this unusual and beautiful example came from Modena coated in Azzurro metallic paint over Pella Nera, per its certificate of origin, no. 6688.  We have two copies of the original sales invoice to Chinetti, generated November 28, showing the car’s cost of $8000 plus $24 in front and rear packing protections from Ferrari.  A letter generated on February 20, 1968, from freight handler SAIMA shows Chinetti paid a total of $8,924.06 for the car, freight and import duties.  On April 12, they sold the car to Billco Motors, Inc., of Wexford, PA, for $13,100, a profit of close to $4000 in under a month.  We have copies of both the sales agreement as well as the cancelled check from Billco.  We also have the original owner’s manual packet and warranty card as well as the full factory tool kit and spare.  This car is as documented as it gets.

While most Ferraris are well cared for, few have lived a life as sheltered as this car’s.  A mere 16,800 miles appear on the odometer, and the car is virtually 100% original from top to bottom.  The Classiche reports the chassis, engine, gearbox and differential are all original to this car as delivered new.  The Borrani wire wheels are original and hold newer Michelin XWX tires.  The interior from the original wood dash to the carpets is exceptional, the instrumentation is crisp, and the wood-rimmed steering wheel looks like new. The black upholstery shows nearly no wear as is extremely supple; all electrical items including the power windows work as designed.  Restored Ferraris are comparatively common when set next to an original example, a fact not lost on connoisseurs.

Outside, the repaint is excellent, with even, smooth application and excellent shine.  This was not an over-the-top job, though:  It is far more in line with its original appearance rather than a modern feel with loads of clearcoat.  Barello headlights reside in original chrome trim rings which are as excellent as the remainder of the brightwork.  The 330 GTS is a near-perfect summer car. It has gobs of power, makes wonderful noises, and is a pleasure to drive. It is comfortable on the road and agile around town. The excellent condition manual top takes some effort to put down and allows a bit too much wind noise when up, but on a top-down summer day, who cares?   Fitted with a characteristic, shallow egg crate grille, the 330 GTS is the epitome of mid-’60s Italian supercar styling, and this survivor does the marque proud.

 Under the hood is the original 300hp, 3,967cc single overhead-cam V12 engine with triple Weber carburetors.  The engine itself is original, as are the Webers and the Marelli distributors.  The air cleaner, the exhaust manifolds, the brake system and cooling systems are all original, with new filters and a new battery as the only obvious changes from new.  As for passion, in July 1967, Car & Driver summed up the experience in a 330 GTC by saying “Depress clutch...Turn ignition key. Give the gas a tiny, nervous touch. Oh my GOD!” Now, just bump that up a notch or two for the GTS.  This car starts, stops and runs as new, with a full fresh tune up and excellent care from new.  Top speed is over 150 mph, with a 0-60 time of 6.9 seconds:  This is not a slow car.

 Underneath you’ll find a very well kept and very original chassis.  The original Koni shock absorbers and Ate four piston caliper-equipped brakes are at all four corners, while the original torque tube leads back to the original, numbers matching transaxle.  The exhaust is in excellent condition and the floor pans and structural elements are both excellent and untouched.  This is how a classic Ferrari should look underneath.

 With its powerful V12, the Ferrari 330 GTC earned the appellation of being one of the finest road-going Ferraris built up to that time. The full convertible GTS only adds to that impression.  Again, only 99 were built, compared to Chevrolet, who  built 14,436 Corvette Sting Ray convertibles in 1967.  There are few on the market, so the third aspect of rarity comes into play. Rarity is not only measured by 1) production or 2) survivability, but thirdly by availability. And the turnover is very limited for the 95 survivors.  Open top Ferraris are among the world’s most desirable cars, and this documented, all original example is a step above.