Thinking about looking for a 275GTS

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I see 2 for sale in the UK (although both vendors move their inventory very fast so the ads might be outdated already). Both cars seem to be in superb condition so they might not be what you want.

I believe the current market is around $1m.

Also talk to Bill Noon at symbolic.

 

if you dont mind auction houses..they always have vintage Ferrari for sale.

Goodings Classic Car Auctions | Gooding and Company
RM auctions Classic Car Auctions | RM AUCTIONS | Offering the World's Finest
Barret Jacksons Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions (Not as many Ferraris but sometimes..)

 

Talacrest and DK Engineering in the UK have sold quite a few of these including very recently so you may want to contact them. Simon Kidston sold a lovely yellow one recently too. As suggested by Andrew above, get in touch with Bill Noon at Symbolic.

 

Do your own research. I would subscribe to Ferrari Market Letter and join the FCA. Advertise in both, make it clear that you are a private individual and prefer to buy a driver quality car with good history/maintenance. Also get a copy of Original Ferrari V12 by Keith Bluemel.

 

Ask Michael Sheehan he has a lot of experiences with these cars.

Hope you will have a good luck for nice highly original 275 GTS.

 

The Black and Tan car at DK sold for £800,000 -$1,200,000.

 

there were only about 200 275 GTS built, you might also consider adding 330 GTS to your search, they only built 100 330GTS... increasing your search by 50% more vehicles and chasing similar money and similar car... 300 cars is a tight market especially when compared to what they are currently producing

 

I second Bill Noon.
He's very knowledgeable on vintage Ferraris and on top of the market

 

330 GTS at Talacrest. See here: Ferrari 330 GTS - For Sale At Talacrest

 

Thank John B... Our 275GTS is sold and none coming our way for the moment but much appreciated anyway!

Ciao,

Bill

 

Place a WANTED add in appropriate places ..auto week,sportscar market ,Hemmings Ferrari market letter etc, let Them come to You! You WILL get all the brokers calling AND you May also shake an owner out of the bushes that does not like to list his car for sale and put up with all the strokers...if your patient this works well just take your time and wait for the right car..Chuck

 

Just like so many on this thread, I don't have advise for your request regarding these specific cars (275/330 GTS) themselves, but as for the process in general I have couple I'd like to offer.

First, I'd like to second the advise of "375+", do your own research (try to contact long term owners, etc. ?) and take your time.

Too many first time vintage car buyers/owners end up getting soured by their experience when they rush into it.
So, if you really wish to make a long term commitment, expect to spend months or perhaps even years to find a right car for yourself, because no matter what type or price range vintage car one is looking for, there are always examples that may not be right for them and too often this doesn't come evident until it's too late.
This is where my final advise comes in: Once you've (eventually ?) found the car you think might wish to buy, hire a best-you-can-find, (hopefully ?) unbiased make and model experienced vintage car mechanic or restorer to give it a thorough inspection. Smartest money you can spend on a vintage car.

And perhaps at least initially stay away from auctions and such. Too much hype and pressure for inexperienced buyer.

Timo

 

There was a beautiful 275 GTS at Amelia --Goodings auction.

Great car--probably 95+ point car--sold for around $1.1 Million.

A 330 convertible today would be over this price--for a very good car.

Prices seem to be on the increase for these cars--if you see a good one, I would suggest getting a solid PPI & go forward

Keep us posted on the hunt.

Ken Goldman

 

275 GTS coming up for auction by RM on the 25th of May. See here: 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina | Villa Erba 2013 | RM AUCTIONS

 

I haven't seen this suggested yet, and apologies if you're been there/done that, but if you're going from a modern car to a vintage car you'll want to drive or at a very minimum go for a ride in one of whatever you're buying.

I love the vintage (Porsche) experience, but it's a far cry from jumping into an F430 or 911.

 

There is a lovely black one in residence at Classic Coach in NJ, it would be worth ringing up Carlos to inquire.

 

i believe their values will continue to climb toward $2mn mark. Open top 60's vintage ferraris are quite rare, so compare to the $11mn californias these are quite a good value.

but them i'm quite bias if you caught my avatar.

 

the 275gtbs are quite common (over 600 made) compare to a 275gts which are much rarer given only 200 made.

They are much more compact in person than in the pics. the porportions are perfect for a drivers car and they drive great.

the 250 series convs do not drive as well as the 275gts.

 

Anyone know more information on the history of 7189? I am wondering if it was the one owned by a family friend in the early 1970s, Art Allen.

Jeff

 

Not a 275 GTS, but a very nice looking 330 GTS is comming up at the Don Davis collection auction by RM April 27th. There are actually a LOT of very interesting cars in the collection, all being sold without reserve.

1967 Ferrari 330 GTS by Pininfarina | The Don Davis Collection 2013 | RM AUCTIONS

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