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As Enzo Ferrari revealed in 1964 at Ferrari’s annual press conference, whereas previous Ferraris were essentially race-cars that could fit in your home’s driveway, the brand’s boss now had come out of left-field: he was introducing the commuter’s Ferrari, a car that you could take on those supermarket and school runs, but which was funpacked – with a top speed of 152 mph – when you were heading out on the right sort of road with a couple of friends tucked in the back seat.

A year or so ago I spun one around Beverly Hills for a couple of days. Even on Rodeo Drive, where they’ve seen a thing or two, jaws were falling open, tongues hanging out, at the immeasurable beauty of the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II.

And I have one now at Beverly Hills Car Club.

This spectacular 1966 Ferrari 330GT 2+2 Series II 5-Speed, featured with a matching-numbers engine. This masterpiece is beautifully presented in Rosso Corsa exterior finish, a pulsating color, elegantly complemented by a Nero interior. This 330GT is one of approximately 424 left-hand-drive Series II examples ever produced.

The car is equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox, numbers-matching V-12 engine, triple Weber carburetors, four-wheel disc brakes, Veglia instrumentation, quad exhaust tips, chrome trim and bumpers, Cibie headlights with chrome rings, Bridgestone tires, and 15-inch wire wheels featuring curved-eared knock-offs. Convenience features include air conditioning, power windows, 2+2 seating, pop-out quarter windows, courtesy lights, a 3-spoke steering wheel, wood-trimmed dashboard fascia, dual-side rearview mirrors, center console, and an Eclipse radio.

Our car is accompanied by impeccable provenance. According to the Marcel Massini report this car, 330 GT 2+2 #08207, began with its factory completion in March 1966. It was originally sold to its first owner, a Mr. Drige, through the Gastone Crepaldi dealership in Milan, Italy. The car remained in Italy for nearly a decade, receiving documented service at the Ferrari Factory Assistenza Clienti in Modena in ’67, before being exported to the US in ’75.

Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, the Ferrari passed through a series of American owners across Georgia, North Carolina, and Ohio, with its market value steadily climbing from $7,500 in 1975 to an asking price of $145,000 by 1990. Notable owners during this period included James Francis, Stanley D. Ross, David W. Banov, and Andy Risucci. In 1993, the vehicle was sold to Ryuzo Kuroki and was moved to Tokyo, Japan, where it remained for over 30 years.

With its impressive pedigree and striking presentation, this classic Ferrari is certain to attract admiration wherever it appears. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a discerning collector, this Pininfarina-designed 330GT 2+2 offers a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Ferrari history that is mechanically sound.

The 330 GT 2+2 clearly was an unbeatable idea. And the proof was in the eating: Enzo Ferrari himself drove a 330 GT 2+2, as did Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and Beatle John Lennon, purchasing one the very day he passed his UK driving test. The 330 GT was in production simultaneously with the Ferrari 275 GTB and the 330 GTC, offering colossally powerful V12 driving, along with those added rear seats and a deep trunk.

Designed by Pininfarina, an element of its original styling was intended to draw in American buyers through its striking four-headlight nose. Beneath the surface, moreover, the 330 GT 2+2 had numerous updates from its predecessor, the 250 GTE: a wheelbase that was extended by 50 millimeters, Koni adjustable shock absorbers, and a Dunlop dual-circuit braking system, which gave both the front disc and rear disc brakes their own servo-assist.

But midway through the 1965 model year, Ferrari announced an updated version, what we have right now at Beverly Hills Car Club, this Series II model of the 330 GT 2+2.

The earlier cars were famous for that slightly ‘cross-eyed’, twin-headlamp look. But this updating signalled the end of that four-headlight nose, now replaced by a more attractive dual-headlamp front end, similar to that of the 275 GTS: this classic single-headlamp treatment was all from the master of Ferrari styling, Pininfarina. On the nose – now more like the mouth – the body was enhanced with different louvers for engine bay ventilation.

Rounding out the exterior were the 10-hole alloy wheels, which were made standard, and the traditional Borrani wire wheels, which remained available as options. And there were some dashboard changes.

These magnificent cars perfectly symbolize the sophistication of automobiles in the 1960s.

As I said: probably my very favorite example of the legendary Ferrari marque.

-Alex Manos, Owner