Chassis Number: 3723GT
In a modern reinterpretation of this winning maxim, this particular 250 GTE Series II has been masterfully upgraded to surpass the performance of any road-going Ferrari of the period. Looking at the car, it lends absolutely no impression that it has been so thoroughly improved. But make no mistake: This is truly a wolf in sheep’s clothing — albeit very beautiful clothing executed by Scaglietti.
In 2011, this Ferrari was purchased by Jamiroquai founder Jay Kay, one of the world’s foremost tifosi. Kay successfully submitted the car for Ferrari Classiche certification in April of that same year.
It was subsequently acquired in May 2019 by the consignor who, like the prior owner, relied on the marque experts at Macari Classics to turn 3723 GT into the ultimate grand tourer. Accompanying invoices indicated over $293,200 of work completed.
While the car’s original, matching-numbers gearbox and differential remain in the car, its original engine has been replaced by a highly modified “outside-plug” Colombo V12. Built around a new, un-numbered block — one based on the Ferrari Tipo 128 design but modified to Macari’s specifications and cast by a specialist for use in projects such as this — this engine provides an impressive 320 horsepower and 370 ft-lb of torque. It is fueled by a set of Weber 40DC26 carburetors with a bespoke throttle-linkage assembly.
