Equipment
Centerlock alloy wheels, Michelin XWX tires, power windows, internal number 810/64.
Condition
One of two Ferraris used as a test car for the 1966 Monte Carlo Rally but shedded ice studs in the tires made a cheese grater out of the fenders and a steel car (06003) was used for the rally, probably with this engine restamped to 06003. Subsequently corrected by Ferrari Classiche with the original number. Restored to showroom condition a while ago with some subsequent use but very clean, orderly and presentable with no cosmetic flaws. Ferrari Classiche Red Book certified.
Market commentary
There were eight 275 GTBs in the Monterey auctions of which this was the first to cross the block and it brought a price that set the tone for the widely different 275 GTBs that followed. Alloy long nose body, 3-carb induction and factory test car history make it a sound value at this price.