While much has been written about demographic shifts affecting the vintage car market – particularly as it relates to muscle cars – the world of classic Ferraris seems less affected. There’s still strong demand for cars like the one shown here, a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC. This model was a two-seater that slotted nicely between the larger 330 GT 2+2 and the pure sports model, the 275 GTB. In many ways, it represented the ideal compromise: a true two-seater car with more power than the 275 and a shorter wheelbase than the 2+2. This 1967 330 GTC is going up for auction this weekend here on the Broad Arrow Auctions website with no reserve.
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Araknid78 for the find. It’s not often you see a classic Ferrari being offered at no reserve, which begs the question: is this a case of seller confidence, or fear that the changing market will even affect sports cars like this one? I’m honestly not sure of the answer, but Broad Arrow is predicting a sale price range of $500,000 to $575,000. Over the last few months, most of the 330 GTCs that have come up for grabs have easily cleared that bottom threshold with a few exceptions. The lack of wire wheels may work against this car, along with the alteration of the interior color.
The 330 GTC left the factory wearing Beige Scuro upholstery, but was later changed to black in a subsequent restoration. This works against the car, slightly, as much of it remains original otherwise. Still, there’s no denying the enormous appeal of sitting in a cockpit like this one. The GTC was well equipped, fitted with power windows, the stunning teak dashboard, leather seats, and three-spoke, wood-rimmed steering wheel. The retrim in black happened way back in 1974, so there’s likely a vocal contingent that would argue it’s best to leave the interior alone at this point given how long the black leather, carpets, and door panels have been in place.
The best part about a car like this is undoubtedly the experience of having a 300 horsepower V12 at your disposal paired with the conventional bliss of a 5-speed manual gearbox. The front and rear independent suspension setup included Koni shocks absorbers and four-wheel disc brakes. Like all Ferraris, it was ahead of this time, and remains an incredibly usable car for grand touring and road rallies, and you’re guaranteed an entry into practically any classic motoring event. What are your thoughts on a potential sale price – will this no reserve auction clear $500,000?
I’ll take it! Anyone have an extra 700 grand laying around to “loan” me?
Re-sale red for the win.
I believe Ferrari refers to this color as Rosso Barchetta, which is so much prettier than Rosso Corsa (which roughly translates to “re-sale red”).
Stunning.
Will the seller take payment in crypto-currency? (asking for a friend) GLWA
Can you share some article examples of “….has been written about demographic shifts affecting the vintage car market – particularly as it relates to muscle cars?
Those seats look like they’d fit like a glove. The angle of that steering wheel though…darn near like driving a delivery truck, although I’ve never driven one..a Ferrari that is.
Standard Italian driving position. Fiat 124 Spider, the same situation. I guess you can keep it, the left rear bumperette is bent down. Sorry, it has to be perfect!
Beautiful car, nice write up. I appreciate the comment about the interior color change, done in a previous restoration ,possibly having a negative effect on price, as opposed to arguing that the car wasn’t “restored” because of the change.
A customer brought his 265 2+2 to our shop for a repair. I don’t recall for what. But after completion, he allowed this then 18 year old, to take it for a spin. An experience I’ll never forget
I think you mean 365 2+2. If so, I also took a 365 for a “spin” in about 1977 and know exactly what your experience was. I overtook a slow car up a steep hill in third gear a looked down at the speedo and the needle was on 110mph. I had no feeling that we were going fast and I backed off quickly.
I really like these
My taste? Those wheels look ‘way more business-like than
prissy wires. A whale of a lot easier to keep clean, too. And, they don’t require occasional tuning. Win, win, win in my book.
Probably my favourite Ferrari, the perfect 60s Grand Tourer.
No Reserve is a risky tactic. A leading house persuaded a collector to auction some of his cars at no reserve at Paris retromobile earlier this year. It backfired big time with early 50s racing Barchetta and a very early F1 car bringing half what was expected…….but no way out of the deal.
Damn, I’d buy it but I’m replacing the skirting on my trailer this weekend
Yawn…. Snob car that would get smoked by a Mustang. Go ahead, spend your Daddy’s money.
I want to see the barn this was found in.
Sold Price:
$450,500