Cavallino Classic 2010 Video Thread!
#11
That Particular car is the 1965 Lemans GT4.0 class winner and 3rd overall. It is considered one of the most significant competition Ferrari’s ever and is valued at $40,000,000 USD. Here is a good article on the history of that car. It is chassis #6885.
Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale
Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale
#12
Bearing a closer resemblance to the GTO than any 275, all glass save for the windscreen was replaced with lightweight Plexiglas. Despite their frames still being designated Tipo 563 like production 275's, each of these cars used a drilled lightweight chassis with smaller dimensions, thinner tubing and a reinforced roof. The engine too was suitably modified. Cast in lighter alloy than the standard block, magnesium was used for the sump, intake manifolds, cam and chain covers. Other hot parts included a balanced, lightened crankshaft, increased compression (to 9.7 or 9.8:1), reinforced pistons, GTO camshafts and dry-sump lubrication.
Widened intake ports and exhaust manifolds were also used along with F1-spec fuel tanks. The bodywork was substantially different to production 275 GTB's, the more streamlined appearance including a GTO-style nose, bulbous wings and a Kamm tail. The fact these Speciale's bore even the faintest resemblance to the stock GTB is surprising as only the cabin and sail panels seemed to mimick the stock Berlinetta. The interior was stripped of all bar the most necessary endurance racing equipment, drivers being greeted with acres of bare aluminium and nothing in the way of soundproofing. Three Speciale's were built between November 1964 and spring 1965, but due to ongoing wrangles with the FIA over weight, only one car ever raced (the second example built). 6885 debuted at the Targa Florio where it was used by several works drivers for practice and then by Biscaldi and Deserti in the race. It was subsequently entered by the factory for the Nurburgring 1000km, Baghetti and Biscaldi finishing 13th overall and fourth in the over three-litre prototype class.
Sold shortly afterwards to Jacques Swaters of Ecurie Francorchamps, 6885 was re-painted yellow (from its original red) and entered in June's Le Mans 24 Hours. A third overall by Mairesse and Blaton was good enough to secure victory in the under four-litre GT class. This was followed up later in the year after the car had been sold again (to George Arents via Luigi Chinetti), an outright win for Charlie Kolb at Nassau's end-of-season Tourist Trophy sealing a respectable year for the Speciale.
Widened intake ports and exhaust manifolds were also used along with F1-spec fuel tanks. The bodywork was substantially different to production 275 GTB's, the more streamlined appearance including a GTO-style nose, bulbous wings and a Kamm tail. The fact these Speciale's bore even the faintest resemblance to the stock GTB is surprising as only the cabin and sail panels seemed to mimick the stock Berlinetta. The interior was stripped of all bar the most necessary endurance racing equipment, drivers being greeted with acres of bare aluminium and nothing in the way of soundproofing. Three Speciale's were built between November 1964 and spring 1965, but due to ongoing wrangles with the FIA over weight, only one car ever raced (the second example built). 6885 debuted at the Targa Florio where it was used by several works drivers for practice and then by Biscaldi and Deserti in the race. It was subsequently entered by the factory for the Nurburgring 1000km, Baghetti and Biscaldi finishing 13th overall and fourth in the over three-litre prototype class.
Sold shortly afterwards to Jacques Swaters of Ecurie Francorchamps, 6885 was re-painted yellow (from its original red) and entered in June's Le Mans 24 Hours. A third overall by Mairesse and Blaton was good enough to secure victory in the under four-litre GT class. This was followed up later in the year after the car had been sold again (to George Arents via Luigi Chinetti), an outright win for Charlie Kolb at Nassau's end-of-season Tourist Trophy sealing a respectable year for the Speciale.
#13
That Particular car is the 1965 Lemans GT4.0 class winner and 3rd overall. It is considered one of the most significant competition Ferrari’s ever and is valued at $40,000,000 USD. Here is a good article on the history of that car. It is chassis #6885.
Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale
Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale
#16
I dont know of any offer at Cavalino. I believe the owner was offered 35m and declined and couple of years ago. The car is not for sale.
Hernando, thanks for the welcome. Great photo's & videos of the event. Stop in the showroom if your ever in the area and introduce yourself.
Hernando, thanks for the welcome. Great photo's & videos of the event. Stop in the showroom if your ever in the area and introduce yourself.
#17
I dont know of any offer at Cavalino. I believe the owner was offered 35m and declined and couple of years ago. The car is not for sale.
Hernando, thanks for the welcome. Great photo's & videos of the event. Stop in the showroom if your ever in the area and introduce yourself.
Hernando, thanks for the welcome. Great photo's & videos of the event. Stop in the showroom if your ever in the area and introduce yourself.
I will stop by some time soon. Look forward to seeing you soon.
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