Chassis No.

07833


Engine No.

07833


Body No.

150



Unveiled to the world at the Paris Auto Salon in October 1964, Ferrari's new 275 series ushered in a new era for Ferrari grand tourers.

Following in the footsteps of the highly successful 250 series, the 275 had a lot to live up to and a lot to prove-especially to the famously pragmatic Enzo Ferrari himself.

But there was plenty to tout with the 275 series.

Enzo had called upon the experienced British racing driver and engineer Mike Parkes to develop the 275's new chassis, which featured Ferrari's first application of four-wheel independent suspension on a production road car, and the first use of a rear-mounted transaxle.

The Colombo V12 now displaced 3.3 liters, which sent its 260 horsepower to a rear-mounted five-speed transaxle.



Ferrari offered the 275 in two body styles: a curvaceous berlinetta and a crisp, elegant open spider.

Unusually, while both bodies were penned by Pininfarina, the designs were distinctly di...