Widely considered to be among the best-driving vintage Ferraris built, the 330 GTC is the connoisseur’s choice. It occupied a unique place in Ferrari’s lineup, combining a more restrained aesthetic (but still strikingly good looking Pininfarina styling) and more practical form factor with the mechanical sophistication of the 275 GTB. The technical details shared between the two cars includes the double wishbone suspension, torque tube, and 5-speed rear-mounted transaxle, but instead mated with the displacement, torque, and flexibility of the larger 330 GT 2+2 powerplant. The 2+2 still used a conventional transmission placement and a live rear axle, and so the GTC bridged the gap between the luxurious 2+2 and the racey 275 with its 8,000 RPM powerplant. The 330 engine delivered peak power 1000 RPM sooner at a still lofty 7,000 RPM, so it wasn’t exactly a tractor engine, but it was considerably more tractable. This made the car ideal for the sophisticated driver who wanted an understated car that still delivered the world-class performance that has always distinguished Ferrari road cars. The GTC’s unique combination of characteristics have made it extremely desirable among modern enthusiasts because it epitomizes the front-engined V12 vintage Ferrari experience while also being well-suited to virtually any use case.
This particular 330 GTC was completed in May of 1967 and was originally equipped with air conditioning, which it retains today. The car was sold new in Switzerland to a resident of Lausanne, who retained it until 1971, at which point it passed to a Zurich-based owner. About a year later, the car was exported to the United States, where it has remained since. After a couple years in Maryland, the car moved to the Chicago area (Westmont) for a few years, before moving to the South, where the car remained until 1990 when it was traded against a 365 GTB/4 Daytona. The car’s next owner was in New York and owned it from 1990 to 2003, before selling it to a Seattle owner who retained it for five years until the current California-based owner acquired the car in 2008.
Today, the car is an attractive and well-preserved example which has seen selective restoration work and consistent maintenance over the decades, but has never been completely disassembled for restoration. It matching numbers, has excellent integrity, and presents handsomely, making it an ideal example to use and enjoy. Under current ownership, it has been properly maintained by Virtuoso Performance and the Patrick Ottis Company and comes with service records, Massini report, books, and tools.
