 | The mid-1960s were a good time for Ferrari race cars. Those cars wearing the Cavallino Rampante were sitting atop the podium at nearly every major race and were annihilating any competition that stood in the way. With the 250 series nearing the end of production in 1964, Ferrari unveiled their replacement for their most successful platform. The 275 GTB would prove to be the beginning of another legendary series of sports cars. |
| A gem 3.3-liter V-12 producing 280 hp in standard triple Weber configuration led to a 0–60 mph time of just over six seconds and a top speed of 160 mph. In order to improve handling, engineers reduced the overall height of the engine, which lowered its center of gravity. The 275 GTB would be the first road-going Ferrari to feature a four-wheel independent suspension and a rear-mounted five-speed transaxle gearbox. |  |
 | A blue-chip collectible, the Ferrari 275 GTB is arguably one of the most significant front-engine V-12 Ferraris ever built. |  |
 | The most desirable option available from the factory was alloy bodywork. As production of the 275 GTB phased out in favor of the 275 GTB/4, only a handful of aluminum-bodied examples left the factory, of which this example is one. Fewer than 60 are thought to exist. An alloy-bodied 275 GTB in top condition is a desirable thing. Scaglietti’s own description of the 275 GTB was as “the ultimate creation” of Ferrari’s Gran Turismo. Few disagree. |
 |  | This example made $ 3.3m in the fall of 2019. |
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