Ferrari's first road car with a transaxle and independent rear suspension — and the bridge between the 250 family and the Daytona.
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Launched at the 1964 Paris Salon, the 275 GTB introduced a transaxle gearbox, fully independent suspension and a 3.3-litre Colombo V12. The two-cam GTB was joined by the open NART-inspired 275 GTS, and the model evolved through long-nose (GTB/2), torque-tube and finally the four-cam 275 GTB/4 of 1966–1968.
The 275 family closes the 'Colombo V12' era and is now firmly part of the front-engined V12 Ferrari blue-chip collector set.
First Ferrari road car with transaxle and IRS; first four-cam Ferrari production engine; spiritual bridge between 250 GT and Daytona.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275 GTB short-nose (2-cam) | 1964–1965 | — | Earliest cars; nose aerodynamics revised on long-nose. |
| 275 GTB long-nose (2-cam) | 1965–1966 | — | Revised front end and torque-tube on later cars. |
| 275 GTS | 1964–1966 | 200 | Open Pininfarina derivative. |
| 275 GTB/4 | 1966–1968 | 330 | Four-cam evolution; the connoisseur's choice. |
| 275 GTB/4 NART Spider | 1967–1968 | 10 | Ten cars built; widely regarded among the rarest Ferraris. |
Start with identity, paperwork and originality. For the Ferrari 275 GTB, the strongest cars have continuous ownership history, matching numbers where applicable, original books and tools, factory build documentation and evidence of work by manufacturer-approved specialists. Matching numbers, Ferrari Classiche certification, complete original tool roll, original colour and continuous ownership documentation.
The Colombo V12 is well documented and serviceable by Classiche specialists; cam timing, distributor health, carburettor sync and gearbox alignment are the practical concerns. A proper pre-purchase inspection includes cold-start behaviour, ECU diagnostics and fault-code history (where applicable), leak-down or compression testing, underbody photography, suspension and chassis inspection, brake condition and a long enough road test to expose heat-related faults. Deferred maintenance on a car of this class is almost always more expensive than buying a better-sorted example.
Use a paint-depth gauge, lift access and a specialist familiar with the model's factory panel gaps and finish standards. Collector value is dramatically affected by structural repairs, refinished panels, poor paintwork and missing factory trim or option content. Documented cosmetic refresh is acceptable; concealed accident or fire damage must be priced severely.
GTB/4 (four-cam) cars lead. Long-nose torque-tube two-cam cars are firmly collectable. Spider / NART derivatives sit at the very top of the market. Specification, colour, options and limited-build variants move values significantly. Buy the best-documented example in the most desirable specification you can justify, rather than a tired example of a rarer derivative that will need years of corrective work.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
Budget annually even if the car is used sparingly. Fluids age, tyres and date-coded rubber components must be replaced regardless of mileage, and stored cars need exercise. A documented maintenance rhythm protects both reliability and resale value.
Ferrari Classiche review is the central reference; use established 250/275-era specialists for inspection and service. Before purchase, confirm parts availability for model-specific bodywork, electronics, gearbox and engine components. A discounted car waiting on unobtainable parts or a factory service slot is rarely a saving in collector ownership.
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
275 GTB/4 values consolidated after the 2015–17 peak but remain firmly above $3m for concours cars; NART Spiders are essentially priced individually. Two-cam cars have softened modestly and now offer the best entry into the 275 family.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-16 | Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach | 1967 275 GTB/4 | — | $3,635,000 Sold |
| 2024-08-17 | RM Sotheby's Monterey | 1965 275 GTB long-nose | — | $2,205,000 Sold |
Front-engined V12 Ferrari road-car blue chip. GTB/4 and NART Spider lead; the entire 275 family is supported by the Ferrari Classiche programme.
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