One to Buy: Pino Verde 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
Although by late 1966 Ferrari’s 275 GTB had been in production for only two years, the Italian beauty had already received some significant updates to keep it ahead of the competition.
In late 1965, the transition to Series 2 trim had seen a longer, more air-piercing nose added to ensure the near 170mph machine remained stable towards the upper end of its performance envelope. Then, during early 1966, a torque tube was incorporated to the rear transaxle to eradicate alignment issues between the driveshaft and motor.
The final update followed when, at the Paris Motor Show in October 1966, Ferrari unveiled the 275 GTB/4 which featured dual instead of single overhead camshafts for each bank of cylinders. Production of the GTB/4 ran until late 1968, by which time 330 examples had been completed.
Today, the 275 GTB/4 has come to be regarded as a seminal example of Ferrari’s two-seat Berlinetta and surely one of the best examples to exist is currently on offer at the Mechatronik showroom in Pleidelsheim near Stuttgart.
Configured in Verde Pino with Arancio leather upholstery, chassis 10563 was initially delivered to the Crepaldi dealership in Milan from where it departed for Luigi Chinetti Motors in the US as part of a 30 car package. In November 1967, Chinetti dispatched 10563 to the West Coast Ferrari dealer, Modern Classic Motors in Reno, Nevada, which was owned by Bill Harrah. January 1968 saw the car sold to its first private owner, the Hodges Chemical Company in Burlingame, California, with whom it resided until July 1971.
10563 subsequently went through the hands of several noted Ferrari collectors to include Roger Selby, Harley Cluxton, Ron Finger, James Kircher and Sherman Wolf. Having covered a little over 42,000 miles, it remains remarkably well preserved and comes complete with period photographs, a history documented by Ferrari expert Marcel Massini plus the original book pack and tool kit.
Reprinted below is Mechatronik’s description:
42,650 miles
Rare original specification "Verde Pino and Leather Arancia"
Matching Numbers
Ferrari Classiche certified
Original books and tools
Best in Class at the FCA National Meeting in 1982 and 1983
The provenance includes renowned collectors such as Dr. Ron Finger and Sherman Wolf
Documented by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini
One of the most sought-after Ferraris of all time
Renowned marque historian Marcel Massini states that this 275 GTB/4 was completed in the fall of 1967. The body was painted by Carozzeria Scaglietti in the brilliant, distinctive, and rare colors of Verde Pino (Pine Green) with an Arancia (Orange) leather interior.
Although originally intended for sale in Italy and delivered to Crepaldi's dealership in Milan, the new Ferrari was delivered in a package of 30 cars to the official U.S. dealer, Luigi Chinetti Motors.
In November 1967, Chinetti sold 10563 to the West Coast Ferrari dealer, Modern Classic Motors, Bill Harrah's Dealer in Reno, Nevada.
In January 1968, the GTB/4 was sold to its first private owner, the Hodges Chemical Company in Burlingame, California. A series of photos from 1969 shows the Ferrari as practically new, sporting black and yellow California license plates bearing the registration number "VYA 674."
In July 1971, the second owner, Roger Selby of Redwood City, California, acquired the car. Mr. Selby, an avid enthusiast and successful motorcycle dealer, kept the car for over five years before selling it to Harley Cluxton's Grand Touring Cars, Inc. in Phoenix. After the engine and transmission were rebuilt, the Ferrari was sold to Mark Magruder of Grand Junction, Colorado. Magruder owned the car briefly, selling it back to Mr. Cluxton in October 1977.
In April 1978, Mr. Cluxton sold his Ferrari to noted collector Dr. Ronald Finger of Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Finger owned many important Ferraris during this time, including an aluminum-bodied 275 GTB/4 and a 250 GTO, both run by Chinetti's North American Racing Team. He kept 10563 until 1981, when he sold it to James "Kirk" Kircher of Ludington, Michigan.
Mr. Kircher was the first owner to display 10563 as a show car, entering it at the Ferrari Club of America National Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, in June 1981 and at the next two FCA National Meetings in 1982 and 1983, twice winning Best in Class.
At the end of 1983, the award-winning 275 GTB/4 was acquired through The Stables Ltd. to the respected collector Sherman M. Wolf from Amherst, New Hampshire. Mr. Wolf, who was well known in Ferrari circles, was a passionate enthusiast who lovingly maintained the car and regularly participated in events such as the Colorado Grand.
Mr. Wolf kept 10563 until 1998, when he sold it to Mel Weiss from Kinnelon, New Jersey. The car remained in his possession until 2009, when the Ferrari changed hands again. The new owner was Orin Smith, from Vero Beach, FL, USA.
Via the dealer Peter Kumar, Gullwing Motor Cars, based in New York, USA, the 275 GTB/4 came to Japan in May 2017, where it was first registered that same month. The car spent the next four years in the collection of its Japanese owner.
In July 2021, the Ferrari was sold and exported to its current owner in Europe.
Today, this 275 is a fantastically original, well-maintained Ferrari with exceptional provenance, having been kept in the hands of knowledgeable collectors for decades and remaining in remarkably original condition, having never undergone a full restoration.
This Ferrari GTB/4 retains its original, numbers-matching engine, data plates, and delightful features such as genuine Marchal headlights and a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio. Today, the odometer reads 42,650 miles, which is considered original based on previous records of 31,000 miles in 1976 and 40,000 miles in 1983.
The car is offered with its original tool roll and jack in excellent condition and the leather-wrapped manual folio containing the spare parts catalog, the mint original owner's manual, the dealer directory, and the sales brochure.
This exceptional vehicle also includes a detailed report by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, as well as copies of period photographs, correspondence, and owner's records. This spectacular and largely original, matching-numbers 275 GTB/4 possesses all the qualities one would expect from a coveted collector Ferrari.
The exceptionally rare color and stunning interior underscore the uniqueness of this sought-after quad-cam performance icon. This GTB/4 is an outstanding example of Ferrari's finest front-engined twelve-cylinder masterpiece—a unique and lasting tribute to the glory days of sports car construction.
