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Pristine 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta Is Heading for Auction

If you have a lot of money and you don’t know what to do with a couple of million dollars, we might have a suggestion for you. A 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta will go under the hammer at Kissimmee 2016 my Mecum Auctions, on January 23.
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Back in 1964, the Maranello-based carmaker introduced two new models, the 275 GTB and 275 GT Spyder, both sharing the same chassis. The body was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti, and it was the first Ferrari GT to have independent suspension on all four corners.

The car, inspired by the legendary 250 GTO endurance racer, had 4-wheel disc brakes and a new rear suspension with parallel upper and lower A-arms with coil springs, Koni shock absorbers, and a sway bar to control body roll.

This piece of automotive history attracted fans with its voluptuous forms, long-hood, short-tail profile, as well as its higher belt, more rounded contours and a higher fender line.

Power came from a V12 engine designed by Gioacchino Colombo, which had three or six Weber carburetors and developed 280 horsepower. The power unit is linked to a 5-speed manual transmission mounted at the rear in transaxle from, a first for the Italian company.

In 1966, the 275 GTB received a newly designed 3.3-liter V12 with two overhead cams per cylinder, dry sump lubrication, a power increase to 300 horsepower, and a new name, 275 GTB/4.

This particular example was purchased in 1970 by Ferrari mechanic Terry Myr, and has remained in his possession since then. The car has engine and chassis matching numbers, as well as the original Saddle Tan leather interior, glass and lenses. This classic Ferrari is in pristine condition, as it was repainted in Grigio Mahmoud in the early 1970’s, had an upgrade to an under-dash AM/FM radio and an odometer replacement.

The vehicle comes together with the original owner’s manual, factory toll roll, wheel chock and bill of sale from 45 years ago.

Having slightly under 15,000 kilometers (9,320 miles), the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta is expected to fetch, according to Mecum Auctions, somewhere between $2,800,000 and $3,500,000.
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