Introduced at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show and produced until 1968, the Ferrari 330 GTC is widely regarded as one of Ferrari’s most elegant and versatile grand tourers of the 1960s. Designed by Pininfarina, the 330 GTC combined refined, understated styling with Ferrari’s celebrated Colombo V12 engine, creating a car that was as comfortable crossing continents as it was thrilling to drive on twisting roads.
Powered by a 3,967 cc single-overhead-cam V12 producing around 300 bhp, the 330 GTC delivers effortless performance with a top speed exceeding 150 mph. The combination of a five-speed rear-mounted transaxle, independent suspension all around, and disc brakes on all four wheels gives the model excellent balance, composure, and usability.
Slotting neatly between the more sporting 275 GTB and the larger, more accommodating 330 GT 2+2, the 330 GTC offered the best of both worlds. Its chassis was derived from the 275 GTB, while it shared its 4.0-litre engine with the 330 GT 2+2. Pininfarina’s elegant design blended a nose inspired by the 500 Superfast with a rear section from the 275 GTS, creating a timeless silhouette.
Produced in just 598 examples, the 330 GTC remains one of the most desirable 1960s Ferraris, cherished by collectors for its blend of refinement, performance, and rarity.
The Ferrari 330 GTC offered here, chassis number 9613, is a fully matching-numbers example, confirmed by Ferrari Classiche certification, and is offered from a significant private collection.
Supplied new in March 1967 through the official Ferrari dealer Fontinella & Co of Turin, it was first owned by local resident Lorenzo Genero. Registered in Italy as ‘TO 880114’, the car returned to Modena for servicing at Ferrari’s own facility on 20th May 1967, recorded at 3,653 km.
In 1972, the Ferrari was exported to the USA, and by January 1977 it was advertised for sale by Frank Williams of Houston, Texas. It appeared in the Ferrari Owners’ Club USA roster of 1979, with the next recorded custodian being Paul Fornaciari of Pasadena, California. In 1989, the car was repainted red and advertised that same year by Tibor Gyarmoti of Mount Clemens, Michigan.
By 1990, chassis 9613 had returned to Italy and, two years later, was sold to Silvano Cima of Milan, where it was registered as ‘MI 7 V 0330’. Originally finished in Grigio Scuro Speciale Silverstone, the car was restored during the 1990s by Sport Car of Milan for Mr Cima. The restoration retained the original beige leather upholstery and the red paint finish, while the car was fitted with the desirable Borrani wire wheels, a factory option in period.
In May 2005, the Ferrari was sold at Bonhams’ Monaco auction to its next owner, who registered it in the Principality. According to the accompanying Marcel Massini report, chassis 9613 was later owned by Best Auto Srl of Sassuolo (Modena) for a number of years.
The car was acquired in 2014 and registered in the UK in February 2015. In the years prior to this, the Ferrari benefited from a documented programme of works totalling more than €100,000, carried out by its previous keeper. This included a bare-metal respray, all-new chrome, a complete mechanical overhaul as required, a rebuilt air conditioning system, and a new set of Borrani wire wheels.
In 2016, chassis 9613 was entrusted to SMDG for a full service and compression test, after which the decision was made to commission a comprehensive engine rebuild. The block was stripped by SMDG and sent to Hall & Hall, who carried out machining, boring, and honing of the cylinders. At the same time, electric power steering was fitted, greatly improving usability. Related invoices on file total £19,227.
The following year, in 2017, the Ferrari returned to SMDG for a major service, during which the specialists also covered 1,000 test miles in preparation for the car’s participation in the Pyrenean Tour with its owner. Invoices for this service total £9,267. That same year, the entire air conditioning system was once again overhauled at a further cost of £9,643.
In 2021, the car was sold by Talacrest to its current owner. Prior to handover, it was serviced by GTO Engineering, who confirmed it to be in excellent mechanical health, and it has continued to be maintained by GTO Engineering ever since.
Supporting documentation accompanying the car is extensive, including a FIVA identity card (2011), a Duplicato Ferrari Classiche certificate (the original having been lost in 2011, with the replacement set identical to the first issue), as well as tool roll and jack.
Chassis 9613 is a great example of the Ferrari 330 GTC. With full matching numbers, Ferrari Classiche certification, well-documented history, and continuous investment in maintenance and restoration, it is presented in great order. Benefitting from a professional engine rebuild, desirable Borrani wire wheels, and sensitive upgrades, this car combines authenticity with usability.
Available now for viewing and demonstration at Pendine’s Bicester Motion showroom.
Price – P.O.A
