Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (1967)

The two-cam 275 GTB was built in two series – the early ‘short nose’ bodywork giving way to the revised ‘long nose’ cars during 1965. Then, in 1966, it was replaced by the 275 GTB/4. The capacity of the Colombo powerplant remained at 3286cc but it now featured two overhead camshafts per bank and competition-inspired dry-sump lubrication. The four-cam layout had been used on the Scuderia’s 275 P2 prototype racers during 1965, but this was its first appearance on a Ferrari road car. With six carburettors as standard, it produced 300bhp at 8000rpm, and a bonnet bulge was added in order to accommodate the air cleaners.

The model earned its motorsport stripes via a very small run of much-modified aluminium-bodied competition variants, examples of which won their class at Le Mans in both 1965 and 1966. Primarily, however, this was a high-performance road car, the finest expression of Ferrari’s GT know-how.

This 275 was supplied new to Maranello Concessionaires in 1967 presented in Argento Auteuil 106.E.1 over a Blu VM3015 interior. Further optioned with Grigio Carpets and cast alloy wheels, the 275 had been ordered for presentation by Maranello Concessionaires at the 53rd International London Motorshow at Earls Court.

Early correspondence in the file document the sale by Maranello Concessionaires in 1970 to W.G Cadbury of Somerset, taking his dark blue MG C in part exchange. At the time of purchase Mr Bealey of Maranello Concessionaires provided a three-month unlimited mileage warranty for the 275!

Cadbury would keep the car for a period of nine years before sale to noted collector Stephen Pilkington of Ormskirk, Lancashire. Joining the significant collection of a true marque aficionado, this RHD 4 cam would share its home alongside countless other greats including 250 GTO 3527GT during his 13-year ownership. During his ownership, works were carried out to rebuild the engine, gearbox and suspension. Prior to his sale to the fourth owner, the 275 would undergo a bare metal cosmetic restoration to bring it up to concours condition.

In 1992 the 275 was purchased by a Hong Kong-based businessman, although the car would remain in the UK during his ownership. Mr Chow, a stickler for perfection, tasked Maranello Concessionaires to carry out a thorough mechanical and cosmetic overhaul on the car once more. Whilst the quote on file accounted for a full respray and full interior retrim, the seats remained untouched with the interior works limited to headlining and carpets. The body and chassis renovations were completed, with the car retaining its original colour combination. Suspension components were stripped and refinished to original specifications. The 24-page invoice for the works is within the history file with the works totally £47,500 exclusive of VAT at the time and equivalent to 25% of the value of the car! Mr Chow used his close friend and noted collector Brandon Wang to inspect the car on his behalf post completion of the works.

The car was sold to a close friend in Hong Kong in 1995 after the works were completed but still the car remained in the UK. In January 2005, the 275 GTB/4 was awarded Ferrari red book Classiche Certification. In the care of its fifth owner, the 275 would receive servicing and maintenance by The Light Car Company of Oxfordshire. Works in early 2005 included preparation and delivery to Paris for the 2005 Tour Auto.

The following year the 275 would move to Hong Kong to reside within the owners home collection. In the years since, this example has been cared for and stored as a part of one of Hong Kong’s leading car collections.

With the 275 having been used so sparingly, having covered just 4,000 miles since its restoration by Maranello Concessionaires in 1995, it has since arrival been treated to a Major Service at DK Engineering (completed in December 2024). The works included, but were not limited to, new tyres all round, a radiator overhaul, replacement of damper bushes, a braking system overhaul including new discs and new wheel cylinders, a new battery, an exhaust overhaul, replacement of all green Cavis hoses, a carburettor service, service distributor caps, detail the engine compartment, replace perished heater hoses, and a total fluid replacement throughout.

1 of 27 UK supplied RHD examples of the 275 GTB/4 (notably pictured in the Maranello Concessionaires Archive production numbers card) is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately, accompanied by its red book Classiche Certification.

• 29.07.1970 - W.G. Cadbury (2nd owner)
• 02.02.1979 - Stephen Pilkington (3rd owner)
• 08.12.1992 - 4th owner
• 01.10.1995 - 5th owner
• 20.01.2005 - Ferrari Classiche Certification Awarded
• 00.04.2005 - Tour Auto
• 01.04.2006 - Exported to Hong Kong
• 01.11.2024 - Repatriated to the UK

• 1 of 27 UK supplied RHD examples
• The 1967 Earls Court Motorshow Car
• Restored by Maranello Concessionaires in the 1990s
• Retains its original colours to this day
• Ferrari red book Classiche certification
• Known and documented ownership from new