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Ferraris highly successful 330 series made its first appearance in 1963 when engineers stuffed a new 4-liter version of the Columbo V12 engine into the existing 250 GTE body. Rebadged as the330 America there was outwardly little to tell it apart from the 250 GTE yet the new 4-liter engine transformed its performance. Ferrari built just 50 330 Americas but the model was significant as it paved the way for a new generation of Ferrari road cars worthy of succeeding iconic and immensely versatile 250-series. The first of the new line was the luxurious four-seat 330 GT 2+2. It was soon joined by the short-wheelbase 2-seat version known as the GTC. Sharing its 94.5-inch wheelbase chassis with the 275 GTB the 330 GTC had a transaxle layout four-wheel independent suspension and glorious 300 horsepower V12 engine. The near-perfect interior with superb visibility and uniquely sophisticated Italian styling made it one of the finest road-going Ferrari GT cars of the era and some might argue the best GT car of all time.Perhaps the only way to improve the 330 GTC was to remove the roof and Ferrari did just that for the limited production 330 GTS introduced at the Paris Salon in October 1966. Pininfarinas mastery is on full display as they deftly transformed the delicate lines of the GTC coupe into an elegant two-seat spyder. Ferrari ensured the GTS exclusivity by limiting production to just 99 compared to nearly 600 fixed-roof GTCs. The 330 GTS beautiful looks and exquisite road manners blend into one of the most desirable and coveted road-going Ferraris of all time.It is with pleasure that we offer this 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS chassis number 10173. Presented in its original colors ofAmarantooverPelle beigeinterior this fabulous Ferrari 330 benefits from years of enthusiastic ownership and is offered in outstanding condition with its numbers-matching drivetrain owners manuals tool kit history file restoration photos and official Classiche red book certificate of authenticity.According to marque historians this is a US-market car delivered via the American Ferrari distributor Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich Connecticut. While the identity of the first owner is not recorded records show that in 1975 10173 was owned by Guy Mangiamele then of Omaha Nebraska. In 1979 Mangiamele by that time located in Barrington Massachusetts listed the car for sale noting burgundy with natural hides Borrani wire wheels totally original never driven in snow stored in heated garage. The following year it was offered via the Ferrari Market Letter by Foreign Cars Italia of North Carolina in an ad stating 46000 miles one owner for the last 37500 miles. Soon thereafter Mr. B. Kerr of Los Altos CA acquired 10173 and enjoyed it enthusiastically for the next 20 years. When it came time to find a new caretaker he listed it in the Ferrari Market Letter in 2004 noting it had new leather freshened top-end rebuilt distributors and more.S/N 10173 then came into the care of a Michigan-based enthusiast. In 2014 he commissioned the respected Ferrari specialists at Motion Products of Neenah WI to perform a mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment including a bare metal respray in its original color suspension overhaul engine-out service and meticulous detailing. The restoration process is well-documented with receipts correspondence and extensive photographs. Following its restoration the car was maintained and serviced by Cauley Ferrari of Detroit who oversaw the Classiche Certification process. In 2017 it was displayed at the Pebble Beach Concurs dElegance for an invitation-only class arranged by Ferrari Classiche in celebration of the marques 70th Anniversary.Since coming into the previous owners care in 2017 S/N 10173 has lived a quiet life in a private collection. It remains in superb condition both mechanically and cosmetically benefitting from recent service including a fresh set of five Michelin XWX tires. The wheels are fitted to Borrani wire wheels as original and the paint chrome and brightwork are all in excellent order. As a testament to its turnkey nature it recently completed a 1000-mile tour without fault.With just 99 examples produced there is little doubt that the 330 GTS is one of the most collectible and coveted Ferrari road cars of the late 60s. Yet it is also a driving enthusiasts dream thanks to Gioacchino Columbos spellbinding V12 engine the slick-shifting 5-speed transaxle and sublime handling. Beautifully restored and dialed-in for the road S/N 10173 would be a most welcome addition to any serious collection and a worthy participant in prestigious motoring events worldwide.Offers welcome and trades consideredFor additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7014-1967-ferrari-330-gts-spyder/