1967 Ferrari 330 GT

1967 Ferrari 330GTC VIN: 10979 Engine type 209-66 Chassis type 592 Assembly sequence #435 Pininfarina body #C0519 Euro-spec car Fully restored with rebuilt V12 Records back to 1988 Factory A-C Power windows Borrani wire wheels Tools and jack 10979 was first purchased by a Mr. Salvarini in Parma, Italy on a winters day in February 1968. Records show that he enjoyed the car and had it serviced regularly at the Ferrari factory. At some point in the mid 70s Mr. Salvarini sold the GTC to an American and the car made the long trip to Rhode Island, USA. In 1979, after a brief stay at Luigi Chinetti Motors, the 330 soon found a new owner in Madison, WI with just over 51,000 km (31,700 miles) on the clock. The 80s and 90s were a transient time for the Ferrari, with it finding new homes in New Orleans, Forth Worth, Dallas, and finally into North Carolina. In 1998 Nichols Speedometer Instrument Co. was hired to convert the speedometer from kilometers to miles. At that point, after 30 years, the car had only 83,704 km or 52,048 miles. In 2002 the GTC settled into a thoughtful ownership near Denver, Colorado. During its stay the 330 was well cared for, to say the least. In the first couple of years of residence the brakes were completely sorted with new three piston calipers, pads and a master cylinder. The clock was restored and the engine given a complete tune-up. By the end of 2005 it was decided that the time had come to rebuild the 59,000 mile, 4 liter Colombo motor. The work began at Mondino Imports of Colorado Springs with the removal of the mighty V12. What followed was a meticulous strip-down and rebuild that included a complete piston set, bearings, valves, valve guides, valve springs, and timing chains. While the engine was apart the trio of 40mm Weber carburetors where refurbished, the water pump rebuilt, and the exhaust headers bead blasted and Jethot coated. Before the engine was reinstalled a host of other work was carried out: The fuel delivery system was redesigned to prevent any future vapor locks with the rerouting of the fuel lines away from the exhaust, the rebuilding of the mechanical fuel pump, and the installation of a new electrical pump. The brake booster and clutch slave cylinder where rebuilt. The fuel tanks were cleaned and sealed. The radiator was cleaned and restored. The harmonic balancer was rebuilt. Finally in 2007, with new engine mounts and a new clutch the engine was lowered back into the GTC. A $3200 Stebro stainless performance exhaust was fitted and the engine barked to life again for first time in almost two years. It was June of 2007, and after over $30,000 in mechanical restoration the car returned to the streets of Colorado. Never one to let things rest, later that year the owner added correct Michelin XWX tires on new Borrani wheels. After six years of ownership the 330 GTC moved on once again, this time to Tom Papadopoulos of Autosport Designs. In his care the car received an amazing cosmetic restoration and a complete mechanical servicing to the tune of $104,000. In this no expense spared restoration the body was stripped to bare metal, all the body-metal imperfections repaired, and then beautifully repainted in a correct Ferrari Argento Grigio. During the process the car was discovered to be a straight and complete, with no patchwork or rust. The interior received the same meticulous restoration treatment as the exterior: the seats where recovered in Cuoio leather; the floor carpeted in saddle tan; and even the dash, door cappings, center console and rear deck (normally covered in vinyl) were treated to the finest black leather. While that work was being carried out all the exterior chrome was refurbished, new rubber moldings and door trim were installed, new window rubber and a new windshield were put in place, and finally a modern sound system was installed with AM-FM-CD with ipod plug and modern speakers. The original radio comes with the car. The 5-speed transaxle was pulled and given a full rebuild with new syncros, bearings and gaskets. Upon its arrival at Canepa Design the 330 was examined from stem to stern and any additional restoration was undertaken to bring this GTC to the highest level. Every effort was made to ensure that this Ferrari lives up to the award-winning standards set by Canepa Design. The 330 GTC is an exceptional V-12 Ferrari and has been noted as being the best driving Ferrari of the era. This exceptional Pininfarina designed coupe with its silver paint, supple tan leather interior is in superb condition, drives exceptionally, and must be considered one of the finest available. About the 330 GTC First introduced by Ferrari at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1966, the 330 cars are the successor of the mighty 250. The super grand tourer used an evolution of the 400 Superamericas 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 aluminum Type 209 60 V12 produced 300hp and 240 lbs-ft of torque breathing though a trio of 40mm Weber carburetors. Only about 600 coups and 100 spiders were produced before the 1968 introduction of the 365 GTC, GTS and GTB-4 Daytona. The 330 GTC were more like their 275 counterparts than the 330 GT 2+2. They shared the short wheelbase of the 275 as well as its independent rear suspension. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE PHOTOS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We thank you for your interest in Canepa Design. 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