1965 Ferrari 275 GTB – Short Nose
Introduced at the 1964 Paris Auto Show, the 275 GTB represented significant advances over the 250 GT Lusso that it replaced. The styling was more exciting and rakish, and mechanically, the cars were much more sophisticated. Independent suspension was fitted all around for the first time on a road-going Ferrari, and a 5-speed gearbox was also included in the specification. The transmission was mounted at the rear of the car for improved weight distribution in a transaxle. These features combined with the larger and more powerful 3.3 liter engine meant that the 275 GTB was a markedly faster and more capable car than any other mainstream roadgoing Ferrari before it. That it was and remains achingly beautiful is further icing on the cake.
With just 250 short nose examples built, the 275 GTB is considerably rarer than other desirable Ferraris including the Lusso (350 examples built) and the Daytona (over 1200 examples built). Certainly among the most beautiful Ferrari road cars ever, 275s have enjoyed tremendous appreciation, and this is an an outstanding example of these very significant Ferrari road cars.
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