1966 Ferrari 275 GTB

It was the Paris Salon of 1964 that Ferrari chose to launch his new Berlinetta Coupe, the 275 GTB. It was an evolutionary design from the preceding Coupe’s but considerably more sporting than the 250 GT ‘Lusso’ which it replaced.

The recent developments of the Competition 275P and 250M were reflected in numerous areas of the GTB. The engine officially designated Type 213 was the latest development of the Colombo V12 and has a displacement of 3,285.7 cc providing 275 cc per cylinder. The most important innovations on this new car were to be found in the chassis and gearbox. Independent rear suspension appeared for the first time on a touring Ferrari, a direct development from the previous two years Competition cars. A new five-speed rear-mounted gearbox provided better weight distribution.

The Pininfarina designed but Scaglietti built coachwork was very reminiscent of the 250 GTO .64 with long plunging bonnet line, small air intake and cowled...