Soon after the 330 GTC’s unveiling at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari introduced a companion Spider variant: the 330 GTS.

The GTC and GTS were built on the same tubular chassis, which was similar to the one used by the contemporary 275 GTB/4. In fact, all three cars featured the same mechanical layout, incorporating a fully independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and a five-speed, rear-mounted transaxle with torque-tube driveshaft. The GTC and GTS were equipped with Ferrari’s magnificent four-liter V-12, which delivered a genuine 300 bhp and an impressive torque curve.

Designed and built by Pininfarina, the 330 GTS was the epitome of mid-sixties GT styling. The harmonious, understated design was a successful update of the popular 275 GTS, incorporating a new frontal treatment inspired by the 500 Superfast, Ferrari’s most exclusive gran turismo.

As would be expected of a $15,000 thoroughbred, the 330 GTS was built to the highest standards by old-world craftsmen. The cockpit was beautifully finished with bucket seats trimmed in Connolly leather, a three-spoke Nardi steering wheel, and an attractive wood-veneer fascia with the full complement of Veglia instruments.

When Road & Track tested the 330 GTS in 1968, they found that the new model offered a healthy improvement in all-around performance when compared to the 275 GTS. Although it did not accelerate quite as fast as the 275 GTS/4 NART Spider (their test car was one of two alloy-bodied examples), it reached a higher top speed, had more low-end torque, and was more refined. The editors were so impressed with the new GTS that they encouraged readers to “go ahead, give yourself a treat, buy one.”

Completed in April 1967 and finished in Rosso Cina (China Red) with beige Connolly leather upholstery and red carpets, chassis 9513 was delivered new through official dealer Gustavo Lombardi to its first owner, Mario Molis of Naples, Italy. That November, the Ferrari was sold to its second owner, Alda Luppi of Milan, through local dealer Achilli Motors.

The 330 GTS remained in Milan, where it was registered as “MI E71056,” until 1969, when it was sold through exotic car broker Viviano Corradini to Richard Warinner, a 22-year-old American who bought the Ferrari as a honeymoon gift for his wife. Following his European tour, Mr. Warinner exported the Ferrari to the US, and he and his wife settled on the West Coast. Remarkably, the Ferrari was retired from the road some 40 years ago and has spent most of its existence sequestered in a modest two-car garage on his Northern California property.

Acquired by the consignor in 2024 and presented today in as-found condition, this long-lost 330 GTS showed just over 63,500 km (approximately 39,500 miles) at the time of cataloguing. The exceptional condition of the unrestored interior, which features the original leather upholstery, carpets, and wood-grain dash, is consistent with the car’s low mileage and limited roster of owners. Likewise, the engine bay, trunk, and undercarriage remain in superb, largely original order, providing a rare insight into the construction methods and finishes utilized by Ferrari in 1967.

A true time capsule, untouched for decades, 9513 still wears its black Italian license plates issued more than 55 years ago. The 1969 ACI registration sticker affixed to the windscreen and the Automobili Achilli decal present on the rear panel further attest to its earliest years in Italy. Other charming period details include Pirelli CN36 tires, Blaupunkt radio, Motorola alternator, 1969-dated Shell service sticker, and unused 1979-issue Oregon license plates. Included with the sale is a report produced by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, which confirms the original Pininfarina body number (C0154) and engine internal number (2382) present on 9513.

Elegant and understated, with accessible performance and comfortable seating for two, the 330 GTS is the ideal mid-century open sports car – ideally suited for a variety of events, from prestigious concours to the most selective tours. It is also one of the few classic 12-cylinder Ferraris that offers the ideal combination of open coachwork, disc brakes, fully independent suspension, and the refined torque-tube driveline. These desirable qualities are found only in a few models – the 330 GTS, 365 GTS, 275 GTS/4 NART Spider, and 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider – the total production of which is just over 250 cars. Of these, precious few have survived in the largely original, unrestored condition of this GTS.

An ideal candidate for sympathetic recommissioning and preservation-class display, this Ferrari is surely among the last unrestored examples of its type left to be found. Never before offered at auction and unknown to the Ferrari world for decades, this car represents a fresh, exciting opportunity to acquire a truly distinctive 330 GTS.