1966 Ferrari 275 GTB (by Scaglietti)
Introduced in 1964, this Scaglietti-built masterpiece features a potent 3,286cc SOHC V-12 engine producing 280 horsepower through triple Weber 40DCZ6 carburetors. Power transmits via a five-speed manual transaxle – a first for Ferrari road cars.
The first Ferrari 275 series cars were powered by a 3.3 L Colombo 60° V12 engine producing 260–320 hp, making them both beautiful and formidable performers. This “short-nose” variant represents the first series, with approximately 250 examples manufactured before the introduction of the revised “long-nose” design in 1965.
The 275 GTB marked several important technical milestones for Ferrari. It featured two significant advances compared to its predecessors: independent rear suspension and being the first Ferrari road car equipped with a transaxle – a configuration that improved weight distribution for superior handling characteristics. The fully independent coil-spring suspension with upper and lower wishbones at all four corners was revolutionary for Ferrari at the time.
The body was designed by Pininfarina, and constructed by Scaglietti, normally in steel with aluminum doors, bonnet, and boot lid, although some examples received full aluminum bodies. The short 95-inch wheelbase contributed to the car’s agile handling, while four-wheel disc brakes provided excellent stopping power. This combination of performance, handling and stunning Italian styling makes the 275 GTB one of the most coveted Ferrari models among collectors today.
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