1965 Ferrari 275 GTB
Introduced alongside its open-top counterpart at the 1964 Paris Salon, the 275 GTB marked a shift in Ferrari’s design philosophy, away from thinly disguised competition cars and toward high-speed grand touring.
The berlinetta body, designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti, was a clean replacement for the 250 GT Lusso, featuring softer, more rounded curves on a steel and aluminum (or all-aluminum) shell. Campagnolo alloy wheels were standard, with Borrani wire wheels available as an option.
Underneath, the 275 GTB was the first production Ferrari road car to feature fully independent rear suspension, a development that made the car noticeably more comfortable than its predecessors without sacrificing pace.
Power came from a 3.3-liter Colombo V-12 producing 280 hp in standard three-carburetor form, with an optional six Weber carburetor setup rated at 300 hp. A five-speed transaxle, mounted in unit with the rear axle, provided the weight balance to match.
Two series were produced. The Series I debuted in 1964, with detail revisions appearing through 1965, and the Series II arrived in early 1966 with a torque tube enclosed driveshaft and revised 14-inch alloy wheels. Combined production of both series totaled approximately 453 cars.
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