1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti at RM Sotheby's

Looks like a nice car but I can see many incorrect details from the photos.

 

is nose grill shape correct?

 

Nose seems ok. Also can’t find any incorrect details (body and interior). Of course the battery is kind of bummer.

ciao
Oscar

ps GTB/2’s has a larger rain gutter and split roof. Don’t know about the GTB/4’s

 

Are you referring to alloy body 275?

 

I agree. Love the color and I really do prefer them on alloy wheels. I am not a 275 judge but even I see enough to prevent it getting a platinum.

 

It’s my understanding that using Borrani wheel spinners on Campagnolo mag wheels can be dangerous. Not enough threads.
The wrong side badges, engine bay clamps, horns, platting and hood bumpers isn’t dangerous, just a sign that the restorer didn’t take the time to study details. But it’s got the red book!

 

And of all that what would prevent Classiche certification? I see nothing that would prevent it except probably the wrong spinners and you can buy new ones all day long.

The exhaust is wrong too but I do not think Classiche cares about Ansa.


Sorry. Just read in the text it was converted to electronic ignition. That would be a no no.

 

Those mag wheel spinners are actually not easy to find and once you get a set it’s quite a process to get them restored properly using the correct centers.

 

No. Seriously what specifically is there besides the spinners and electronic ignition (which I cant see from here). ?

 

One of the problems and inconsistencies is with cars inspected all over the globe many inspectors take it upon themselves to require changes on things Ferrari does not care about. My appraisal and what I was critical of are items of condition or non originality that make no difference in Classiche certification.
Its why in concours events we politely ignore Classiche certification despite it being pushed upon us by some. There are organizations who want very much for us to rubber stamp any car with a red book.

 

You're right. Its the Borrani spinners that can still be bought.

 

And I have done the inspections and the paperwork. 100% originality is not required.

 

The forms and requested information is the same for all cars. The cars I have inspected are of the same age range as yours.

It is simply not a concours like inspection. Was never intended to be and the guy the factory had educating people on the program made a very definitive point on that.

There are countless items Ferrari does not ask about or require pictures of that any restorer would consider essential.

 

Yes but Ansa has been a recognized and in many cases the only replacement for vintage Ferraris. Several of the manufacturers of exhaust of the period are long gone. Few these days, including at Ferrari in Maranello are even aware Ansa was not original.

 

To qualify for Classiche the car has to be in original mechanical specification and functional. The Certification is subject to qualifications such as stating whether major parts such as the body, engine, gearbox are the original items and/or whether they have been repaired or replaced. The Certificate will still be awarded where for example a 275 GTB has been upgraded to 6 carb spec but it will state that it has been converted.

 

Factory build sheets oftentimes list the name of the manufacturer, individual for each car. Problem is that very few people have access to these dox.

Marcel Massini

 

Certifying a 328, or 355 versus a 212, 250, 275 etc., is apples and oranges. Totally different experiences and knowledge level (lack of) by factory personal.