Chassis No. 11039 Engine No. 11039 Transmission No. 884/IR The 330 GTC was designed with a very specific clientele in mind. On the one hand, the new model was not as ostentatious or performance oriented as the thoroughbred 275 GTB of 1964, nor was it as plush as the 330 GT 2+2 introduced that same year. Instead of replacing either model, the 330 GTC brilliantly combined the best aspects of both upon its introduction at the 1966 Geneva Salon, blending the glorious 4.0-liter Colombo V12 with the shorter wheelbase of the 275 GTB to create a supremely luxurious grand tourer—viewed by some as the true successor to the 250 GT Lusso. Befitting Ferrari’s latest and most refined two-place coupe, the 330 GTC was clothed in breathtaking coachwork designed and built by Pininfarina that would closely resemble its open counterpart, the 330 GTS. It combined with great success the front section of the 500 Superfast, the tail section of the 275 GTS, with a spacious greenhouse featuring generously sized windows. The leather trimmed cabin was luxuriously appointed with adjustable seats, a carpeted luggage platform, electric windows, and air conditioning as standard in the U.S. market. Mechanically, the GTC inherited the front engine/rear transaxle layout of the 275 GTB joined by an all-independent suspension. This improved configuration had a profound effect in limiting noise and vibration transmitted to the cabin, with Road & Track noting “it gives a soft, level ride, wonderful adhesion and excellent cornering behavior; any traces of cantankerousness in the shift linkage (which must reach back to the transaxle) have long since disappeared.” Fewer than 600 330 GTCs were produced over a two-year period before being succeeded by the 365 GTC, making it one of the rarer production models of the period. According to research compiled by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, this exceptional, fully matching-numbers Ferrari 330 GTC began life on 23 November 1967 when its chassis was sent to Carrozzeria Pininfarina in Turin for coachwork. The assembly of its Tipo 209/66 engine was completed on 20 February 1968, followed by dyno testing the next day, and factory completion on 24 February. Originally finished in Azzurro with a Nero Franzi interior, the car was delivered new through Motor S.p.A. di Carla Allegretti e C. in Rome, Italy, to Mrs. Angela Giare. However, Massini’s research suggests Mrs. Giare acted as a proxy for the true first owner, a Mr. Ramirez of Naples, Italy. In 1970, the Ferrari made its way to the United States through Dave Heinz of Tampa, Florida, before being sold to Walter Colquitt of Columbus, Georgia. By 1974, the car changed hands again, this time to Mike Gourley, the service manager of FAF Motorcars, the official Ferrari dealership in Tucker, Georgia. During Gourley's ownership, the car reportedly received a complete engine rebuild and was actively shown at Ferrari Club of America events, including the 11th Annual National meeting at Stone Mountain in May 1974 and the Southeast Regional meeting at Pine Isle Resort in June 1976. By this time, the car had been repainted black with matching interior and featured chromed fender vents. Dr. W. Rodney Ott of Birmingham, Alabama, acquired the Ferrari in June 1980, then showing 84,000 kilometers. Under his ownership, the car was repainted red in 1983 while retaining its black interior. Dr. Ott maintained ownership for an impressive two decades, with research showing his continued possession through 2006. In late 2008, the Ferrari appeared for sale through Ed Waterman's Motorcar Gallery in Fort Lauderdale, showing 88,713 kilometers and described as having tired red paint but remaining a great original example. The current owner acquired the car in November 2008 and immediately enlisted Michaelian Restoration in Stuart, Florida, to disassemble, prepare, and media-blast the Ferrari before renewing it blue paintwork. The multi-year, nut-and-bolt restoration continued under expert restorer Greg Jones, with numerous invoices on file documenting the exhaustive work performed. Following its completion, the car made a number of successful concours appearances beginning with the 10th Annual Winter Park Concours d'Elegance in November 2011. 2012 was a banner year for the Ferrari, winning a coveted Platino award at Cavallino Classic XXI in Palm Beach, Florida, followed by an appearance at the 17th Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance where it was awarded Most Elegant Post-War Sports Car. Chassis 11039’s exceptional originality and restoration quality was further authenticated by Ferrari Classiche in January 2013. Its accompanying Red Book certifies that the Tipo 209/66 engine (number 11039), Tipo 592 transaxle (number 884/IR), body, and chassis are the original components corresponding with factory records. Today, the fully matching-numbers Ferrari shows little evidence of the years passed since its restoration, showcasing gleaming Blue Sera bodywork complemented by delicate brightwork on the front fender vents, quarter bumpers, fuel filler cap, and Borrani wire wheels. Inside, the plush tan leather hides and wool carpets are complemented by correct black vinyl-trimmed dashboard, door pulls, and center console, as well as an open chrome-plated shift gate and wood-rimmed steering wheel with engraved aluminum spokes. This spectacular Ferrari GT is now offered with 89,695 kilometers shown on its Veglia Borletti speedometer and is reported by the consigning specialist to be operating “on the button.” Additionally, its restoration remains fresh positioning it perfectly for concours events and for many more miles of driving enjoyment. It is accompanied by its original tool roll, jack in its original pouch, and a workshop manual.