1966 Ferrari 275 GTB No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. 08389 Engine no. 08389 - Ferrari Classiche certification - Complete, high-quality restoration by the finest craftsmen - Superb condition, beautifully restored - Entirely original mechanics (engine and transmission) - No reserve With a shape inspired by the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO, the 275 GTB replaced the 250 GT Lusso in 1964, but with a much sportier look than its predecessor. It's also much more modern, with independent rear suspension and transaxle transmission, systems widely experimented with by the manufacturer on its competition models. And finally, it's more powerful, with a 3.3-liter V12 engine developing 280 hp. Destined for the American market and ordered through Rezzaghi Motors in San Francisco, the example presented here was originally painted in "Grigio Argento" (code 106-E-1), with a blue Connolly leather interior (code VM 3015). Mr. Schnabel, its first owner, went to Maranello on April 16, 1966 to take delivery, before having the car shipped to his home in California. After Mr. Schnabel's death in 1971, his son inherited the car and used it for five years, before selling it in 1976 to S. Drummey in Los Angeles. Some time later, Drummey sold it to a friend, but bought it back after a year, without even changing its registration. In January 1982, it was bought by Mr. Glen Nesbit, who registered it under the Californian number NEZ 3 and then, from September 1984, under number 566 SAX, before selling it in March 1985 to Mr. Harlow Barnett of Grapevine, Texas. The Ferrari remained with him for 14 years, with successive registrations 857 HFR and 487 LYN. Thinking himself capable of restoring it, Harlow Barnett at one point embarked on a disassembly of the car but, as is often the case in this kind of situation, he was unable to complete the project and, in the late 90s, ended up asking specialist Bob Smith Coachworks, of Gainesville, Texas, to take things in hand. At the time, this 275 GTB was red with black leather interior, and the workshop undertook a complete overhaul, including stripping the bodywork and rebuilding the upholstery and mechanical components. The work was carried out gradually, depending on the funds available, and in 1999, when the car was completed, it was sold to Mr. William Locke of Tequesta, Florida. At that time, Harlow Barnett and his wife had decided to change their way of life: they parted with their house and bought a motor-home for their travels. Once in possession of the beautiful Ferrari, William Locke took part in numerous events organized by the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), including the Cavallino Classic in Palm Beach in 2000, and the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in 2001 and 2003. The car wins several awards: first prize in its class at Amelia Island, named "Outstanding Vehicle" by the AACA, first prize in its class at the AACA annual meeting, "Automotive Design Excellence" award at the Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance... In 2010, this superb car was purchased by its current owner who, before taking it out of the United States, entrusted it to Greg Jones, a Ferrari specialist based in Stuart, Florida, for a complete mechanical overhaul. It is then exported to Europe and submitted to the Ferrari Classiche inspection, which confirms the presence of the original engine and transmission and issues the precious "Red Book" certification. In 2016, our collector, whose aesthetic preoccupation is not satisfied with half-measures, considered that this car needed a refurbishment, so he sent it to Toni Auto in Italy. The mechanics (engine and gearbox) are removed and overhauled, with replacement of seals and engine and gearbox mounts. Work is also carried out on other mechanical components, to bring them up to the same standard as the rest of the car. Inside, the owner considers the black upholstery to be too dark, and has it replaced by period-spec Connolly beige leather upholstery (VM code 3218), with matching carpet. The interior work was carried out by Interni Auto Maieli, near Mantua. Following these interventions, Toni Auto carries out the final checks and fine-tuning, to ensure that the car presents impeccable restoration quality and operation. Like all the cars in the W Collection, it comes with a complete file detailing its history and the work carried out, as well as its Ferrari certificate.