1966 Ferrari 330GT 2+2
Serial No. 8639
Vehicle Specifications
| Stock No.: | 475 |
| Year: | 1966 |
| Make: | Ferrari |
| Model: | 330GT 2+2 |
| Type: | Two-door, four-seat Coupé |
| Steering: | Left-Hand-Drive |
| Chassis No.: | 8639 |
| Engine No.: | 8639 |
| Engine Internal No.: | 1718 |
| Gear Box No.: | 120/66 |
| Body No.: | 551 |
| Rear Axle No.: | 357-65 |
| Rear Axle Ratio: | 8 x 34 (4.25:1) |
| Exterior Color: | Black |
| Interior Color: | Red |
| Mileage: | 81,346 Kilometers |
Background
The Ferrari 330 cars are the successor of the 250, first introduced by Ferrari in 1963. The first 330 America was simply a 250 GT/E with a larger engine, and the 330 GTC/GTS shared their chassis with the 275. Only the 330 GT 2+2 was a truly unique product. Production ended in 1968 with the introduction of the Ferrari 365 series.
All 330 models used an evolution of the 400 Superamerica’s 4.0 L Colombo V12 engine. It was substantially changed for the 330 cars, however, with wider bore spacing and the notable use of a true alternator rather than a dynamo generator.
The provisional 330 America was replaced in January 1964 by the new 330 GT 2+2. It was first shown at the Brussels Show, early that year.[1] It was much more than a re-engined 250, however, with a sharper nose and tail, quad headlights, and a wide grille. The wheelbase was 50 mm (2.0 in) longer, but Koni adjustable shock absorbers improved handling. A dual-circuit Dunlop braking system was used with discs all around, though it separated brakes front to back rather than diagonally as on modern systems. When leaving the factory the 330 GT originally fitted Pirelli Cinturato 205VR15 tyres (CN72).
The vasty improved 1965 Series II version featured a five-speed gearbox instead of the overdrive four-speed of the prior year. Other changes included the switch back to a dual-light instead of quad-light front clip, alloy wheels, and the addition of optional air conditioning and power steering.[3] Prior to the introduction of the ‘Series II’ 330 GTs, a series of 125 “interim” cars were produced, with the quad-headlight external configuration of the Series I cars, but with the five-speed transmission and “suspended” foot pedals of the ‘Series II’ cars.
625 Series I (including 125 “interim” cars) and 455 Series II 330 GT 2+2 cars had been built when the car was replaced by the 365 GT 2+2 in 1967. Production of the smaller 330 GTC and GTS models overlapped with the GT 2+2 for more than a year.
Chassis No. 14656
This particular Series II 330GT 2+2 was one of only 455 examples built and by far one of the most well known and recognized surviving examples having past through the hands of several prominent owners and being featured in a verity of on-line videos including the feature vehicle in Jay Leno’s hit production, Jay’s Garage. (Here is a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU7SpMaX_uE )
The fine folks over at the Ferrari 330GT 2+2 Registry have done a fantastic job of documenting not only this but most of the examples completed. Here is a link to their research results for 8639:
http://www.330gt.com/Detail/8639.html
The known chronological history for this Ferrari is as follows:
– Recorded as officially completed by Ferrari / SEFAC SpA on June 18th, 1966. Ferrari and PininFarina records confirm that the original exterior color was Avorio (Light Ivory White) 19377 with a Bleu 3015 full leather interior. This Ferari was fitted new with wire wheels and the standard options of AC, PWR windows, PWR steering and PWR brakes. A multi-band Becker AM/FM/SW Radio and Amplifier and Dual Speakers were also fitted new.
– On July 12th 1966, this Ferrari was shipped Genoa to New York, City on the SS Balong of the Costa Line.
– Later in1966 after clearing US Customs, this Ferrari was observed by Stan Nowak as being with Luigi Chinetti Motors Inc., Greenwich, Connecticut, the importer and distributor for Ferrari. Nowak noted and commented at the time that the car while being a European production version was sold new in the States and had not previously been registered in Europe. Delivery mileage at the time of import was 119 kilometers.
– Still later in 1966 recorded sold by both Nowak and Chinetti.
– Ferrari Club of America registry notes recorded that as of July 24th, 1970 this vehicle was with H. Michael Balch and that it was registered to him in California but no city was listed. He is also recorded in a club roster as the vehicles original owner but this is not confirmed.
– in August of 1971 Balch sold this Ferrari to another California resident, Mr. Tony Russo.
– FCA club registry notes and additional confirmation from Stan Nowak and Gerald Roush show ownership in 1974 & 1975 was with California resident, William A. Terry.
– Just shy of a decade later, ownership was recorded on May 22nd, 1984 as being with Perin Blomberg. This Ferrari was being serviced at that time with Countryman Motors in Sacramento, California. At the time of services, mileage of 66,402 kilometers was recorded.
– On April 3 1985, Blomberg brought his Ferrari back to Countryman for additional service work. Total recorded mileage at that time was 67,725 kilometers.
– This Ferrari was sold later that Summer and in July 1985, new owner Jerred Peebles brought the car as had the previous owners to Countryman for service work. Total recorded mileage at the time was 71,594 kilometers.
– In 1986, Exoticar of Sacramento, California purchased the vehicle and sold it later on June 14th, 1986 at the price of $ 24,900. At the time of sale, the car had been completely stripped and repainted to black with an all new correct black leather interior being fitted as well.
– Later in 1986 Brad Krause purchased this Ferrari from Excoticar of Sacramento.
– On July 20th of 1991 someone named Ken from California was advertising that he was restoring this Ferrari and looking for various parts to complete a restoration.
– On Feb 7th, 2003, Jim Unsworth purchased the vehicle and brought it to his home in Arizona. At the time it was noted that the leather color had been changed to Red and the recorded mileage was 79,285 kilometers.
– On October 25th, 2003, Unsworth entered this Ferrari in the FCA Scottsdale, Arizona Concours d’Elegance. It was judged and then awarded a “Platinum in Class” and an “Outstanding 12 Cylinder Ferrari” award and listed as such in the FCA Arizona Region 2nd Annual Concours Arizona results listing.
– On June 30th, 2004, the vehicle was noted as having 80,155 kilometers documented from new.
– On October 23rd, 2004, this Ferrari again received a Platinum in Class and Outstanding 12 Cylinder Awards at FCA Arizona region Concours. (This was the second in a row in two years this Ferrari received these matching awards.)
– On April 14th, 2007, the vehicle was awarded for the third time a Platinum in Class Award at the FCA Arizona, Concourse. (This year’s event was held at the Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.)
– On November 7th, 2007, un unknown Arizona buyer purchased the vehicle from Unsworth.
– On August 15th, 2008, the vehicle was sold at the Russo and Steele Auction in Monterey, California, It was purchased by Adam Corolla and then used by Carolla for a variety of promotional and entertainment videos and stories.
– In August of 2012, this Ferrari was featured in a video with Jay Leno and Carolla on “Jay Leno’s garage.” Shortly thereafter this Ferrari was sold and purchased by the Tokyo, Japan based “Motor Car Museum of Japan” and then formally imported by them and registered on plates “331 23-03.”
– On Jan 27, 2015, this Ferrari was sold and purchased by our company, Symboilc International in San Diego, California. At time of sale and now recent import, the recorded mileage is 81.346 kilometers from new.
This is a completely “Matching Numbers” example with full known history from new, fully documented mileage from new and is sold with all services completely current and up to date. The sale will also include the correct took kit as shown in the photos.
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