This special, one-off Ferrari initially left Ferrari’s Maranello factory in 1965 as a 330 GT Series II with Pininfarina coachwork finished in Rosso (19.374) and a Beige interior (VM 3309); as a U.S.-specification example, it featured instrumentation in miles. The car was delivered new to Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut. Chinetti sold the car to its first owner, Mr. Desy.
In 2011 the unique Ferrari was purchased by Grammy Award-winning Jamiroquai frontman and noted Ferrari collector “Jay Kay” Jason Cheetham. Much like Paturau, Jay Kay enjoyed showing the car. It was displayed at the 3rd Kop Hill Climb Commemoration held near Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England; the 2012 Salon Privé Concours held at Syon Park, London; and the 2015 Cartier Style et Luxe Concours held during the Festival of Speed at Goodwood. Shortly after, Jay Kay offered the car for sale and was then sold to Danny Baker of Ohio.
Today, the car is presented in bronze metallic, having been repainted in 2017. Exterior features include a driver side view mirror, ANSA exhaust tips, and knock-off alloy wheels. The car is powered by a 300-bhp, 3,967-cc SOHC V-12 engine with three Weber carburetors; it is paired to a five-speed manual gearbox. The interior accommodates four passengers, each with their own bucket seat completed in tan leather. The wood dashboard houses Veglia Borletti instrumentation and features a black leather dash pad. A wood-rimmed steering wheel and Blaupunkt radio complete the interior. Power features include windows, steering, and brakes. The car is accompanied by hazard triangles, jack, and knock-off hammer and is documented by marque specialist Marcel Massini; his report is included in the sale.
Delivered new to one of the most renowned Ferrari importers, Chinetti Motors, and later rebodied with a design that is believed to be the last Ferrari to feature Vignale coachwork, this one-off example would make an excellent addition to any Ferrari collection, specifically if looking for the bookend of the beautiful work of Carrozzeria Vignale.
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