Ferrari 275 GTB Torque Tube 1966 for sale

The Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose is a legendary grand tourer produced between 1964 and 1966, with only 205 units ever built, making it highly sought after among collectors. Characterized by a longer nose compared to the earlier "Short Nose" variant, it was designed to improve aerodynamics and high-speed stability. Powered by a 3.3-liter V12 engine, it offers an exhilarating driving experience, with an iconic design featuring flowing lines and classic Italian craftsmanship. The Long Nose version is particularly sought after for its improved handling, rare features, and limited production, solidifying its place as one of Ferrari's most revered models. Share Send Message Download PDF OUR EXAMPLE Chassis 08439 was born as a Long-nose 275 GTB Torque Tube in 1966. It was finished new in the color combination Rosso Chiaro 20-R-190 on a Black Connolly interior and was delivered in April 1966 to the Spanish Ferrari importer Tayre S.A. in Madrid. It would be registered in Barcelona with the plates "B-489039". The 275 found its way to the UK, where a German gentleman acquired it in 1986 from Chris Drake Collectors Cars Ltd in England. As can be seen from the incredible documentation accompanying the Ferrari, the German owner transported the 275 from England to Germany on the hovercraft, a very special moment captured by incredible photographs of chassis 08439 just before boarding, still dressed in its original red attire and registered with UK plates "AKX67E". The 275 would remain with the German owner's family until now. 37 years after acquiring the car, the owner's family decided to subject the GTB to a complete restoration, bolt and nut, at Ferrari Classiche in Modena. The work was completed in December 2023 and the process for a Classiche certification was approved as part of the restoration. For sale with us at our showroom in Monaco, chassis 08439 is presented in incredible concours condition, factory restored, and is fully matching numbers for engine, gearbox, differential, chassis, and body. The documentation accompanying this extraordinary 1960s automobile is nothing short of incredible and shows how well the car has been cared for over the last four decades. Accompanied by two folders of inv.