Lot 225: 1968 Ferrari 330 GT Shooting Brake

Launched at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1964 the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 was an intended replacement for the successful 250 GTE. It was powered by the 209 engine previously used in the 400 Superamerica, which with various improvements but slight detuning now yielded 300bhp at 6,600rpm, sufficient to provide a top sped of 152mph and 0-60mph acceleration in 6.3 seconds. The wheelbase was about two inches longer than that of the 250, and Koni adjustable shock absorbers were fitted as standard, while the bodywork was altogether more harmonious and essential than that of its predecessor, giving the 330 GT a particularly attractive sharpness of line; the car was also spacious and comfortable, living up well to its GT 2+2 name. The late Paul Frere, the noted Belgian racing driver and automotive journalist, road tested a 330 GT 2+2 late in 1966. He came away suitably impressed: "In handling, this car is exactly like all Ferraris which I have driven before ... It is close to being as neutral as one could want... But the most impressive feature of the handling of the 330 is the solidness with which it changes direction, particularly in S-bends, where it tracks with about the same precision as a modern race car". American Ferrari importer Luigi Chinetti, a man responsible for several noted special-bodied Ferraris, was the instigator of the one-off shooting brake coachwork on this striking 330 GT. Created by Italian design studio Vignale - notably it was the last car produced by its eponymous founder Alfredo - the styling of the sharp-edged body differed entirely from the original Pininfarina design and incorporated completely new panels throughout, most notably those that form the fully enveloping and slatted treatment covering both the headlamps and the rear lights. Attractively finished in metallic green with tan and fawn interior trim - and with only 12,742 miles recorded since new - this eye-catching Ferrari, offering high speed luggage carrying with truly unique and distinctive styling, is presented in excellent all round condition.Cette voiture unique a été construite en 1968 par Vignale carrossée en forme de "Break". De couleur vert et beige, elle a parcouru que 18,000 km et est évolue d'une Ferrari 330 GT - Une occasion exceptionnelle.