1964 FERRARI 330 GT
Serial number: 5721GT
French registration document
Delivered new in Italy
Desirable color combination
Rare options
Extensive recent work
Building on the commercial success of the Ferrari 250 GTE, the Maranello firm did it again with a new 2+2 Grand Tourer: the 330 GT, equipped with a 4.0-liter V12 engine. Discreet and civilized, the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2, presented in 1964, was aimed at a well-to-do but not particularly ostentatious clientele. That is why its lines, designed by Pininfarina, displayed a sobriety to make the Aston Martin DB6 of the time pale in comparison. Its neat design cleverly conceals its two rear seats, which are difficult to see from the outside.
Its engine, derived directly from that of the 400 Superamerica and the 330 TRI LM Spider that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1962, developed 300 horsepower in the 330 GT 2+2. Equipped with new telescopic shock absorbers at the front, a dual braking circuit and an alternator, it was fully in step with the modern era.
As pleasant to drive as it is to look at, the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 is both flexible and dynamic. Capable of reaching 240 km/h in fifth gear, it embodies the true Italian GT. José Rosinski, at the wheel of the Ferrari 330 GT, wrote:
“The time has come to take stock of this test. What emerges is that the 330 GT is the best Grand Touring car we have ever driven. It is undoubtedly true that, in one category or another, we know of another car that is faster, has better suspension, is more responsive or is even more technically advanced than this Ferrari. But overall, at the moment, we don't see any that is as consistent, as satisfying in every respect.”
The example we present to you, chassis 5721 GT, left the factory on April 1, 1964 before being delivered new to Rome, Italy, by V.E.C.A.R.
Its current livery respects the original, combining a Grigio Fumo exterior with a Pelle Rossa leather interior. It has the rare option of a black metal dashboard and Borrani wire wheels.
This car spent part of its history in the United States, before returning to Europe in the early 2000s. Restored to its original configuration, it belonged to one owner from 2005 to 2015, before joining the collection of its current owner in early 2016. Since then, nearly 100,000 euros of work has been carried out. Among these interventions, the engine was completely rebuilt three years ago, with now adjustable rocker arms. The running gear has been overhauled, the exhaust recently replaced, as have the tires. For any car enthusiast, the thrill of the Colombo V12 is an unmissable experience, and the 330 GT 2+2 offers the privilege of sharing it with the family.