The 1966 Ferrari 275 GTC will be offered at Artcurial’s upcoming auction, “2019 Retromobile Sale The Official Auction” that will be held on February 8, 2019, at Salon Retromobile Hall 2.1 Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles in Paris. The pre-auction estimate of this car is calculated around € 2,300,000 - € 2,600,000, and it will be featured in lot 99 at the auction. “With precise, high-ratio steering, the 275 GTB was a driver that demanded concentration and anticipation (it could reach speeds of more than 240 kmph), while responding to the slightest touch. A strict two-seater coupe has 2.40m wheelbase, in colors enhancing its aesthetic qualities. The car had flowing, virile styling, tighter than the previous 250 GT, with a sloping nose, covered headlights, high waistline, and low roof with blind rear quarter panels. Much of the styling was inspired by the GTO, the engineers’ car. The 275 GTB, built by Carrozzeria Scaglietti, was the last Pininfarina creation supervised by Pinin himself,” stated the auction house in their press release. Some of the major highlights of this car are that it is one of three 275 GTC built and had been under two owners in 42 years. “Artcurial Motorcars is pleased to present a second Ferrari 275 GTC. Ordered new by an American, like its sister, # 8457. It was then Azure blue. There are no records of having been raced in the past, but it has been done for the past few years. He bought the car seven years ago from a French collector, Michel Barthe, who has owned many famous Lamborghini Miura Jota. The 275 GTC remained in his hands for 35 years,” reported Artcurial. Describing the history of this car, the auction house mentioned that it was unveiled in 1964 at the Paris Motor Show. “Underneath a stunning golden-yellow livery four-wheel independent suspension and a five-speed synchromesh gearbox, the engine was still the Columbo V12 set at 60 degrees. A 3.3-liter engine was developed from information collected while racing the rear-engined 250 LM and 275 P. Fed by three twin-bodied Weber carburetors, it safely produced 280 bhp at 7,600 rpm, while remaining versatile enough for road use. The transfer of the gearbox on the rear axle resulted in improved distribution and a more efficient use of the engine,” added Artcurial’s release while giving out the information about this 1966 Ferrari 275 GTC. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/              Founder: Louise Blouin Read more