Heading to RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction on August 15, this exceptional 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy by Scaglietti is expected to command $2.5 million to $3 million. Among the most coveted iterations of Ferrari’s legendary grand tourer, it is one of only around 80 long-nose alloy-bodied examples produced and benefits from a period-correct six-carburetor conversion, elevating it to the highly sought-after 275 GTB/6C Alloy specification.
Completed in January 1966, chassis 08057 was originally intended for a silver-over-black finish but ultimately left Maranello in the distinctive combination of Amaranto Roma over Nero leather. Built for the European market with kilometer instrumentation, it featured lightweight aluminum coachwork by Scaglietti and was initially equipped with the standard triple-carburetor induction system.
Factory records and historian Marcel Massini confirm that, during servicing at Ferrari’s Assistenza Clienti facility in Modena less than a year after delivery, the engine was upgraded to the more potent six-carburetor intake while also receiving the correct Type 563 transaxle, which remains installed today. These enhancements place the car among the rarest and most desirable factory-specification 275 GTBs.
The Ferrari’s provenance spans distinguished owners across Italy, Brazil, Germany, France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Notable custodians include legendary Los Angeles collector and dealer Rudi Klein, whose renowned inventory of European sports cars has become the stuff of automotive folklore. Throughout its life, the car has appeared at vintage driving events, earned accolades for restoration quality, and undergone careful preservation rather than extensive use.
In 2006, Ferrari Classiche issued the car its coveted Certificate of Authenticity and Red Book, confirming the presence of its matching-numbers engine, original alloy body, and period-installed transaxle. Since then, the Ferrari has continued to receive meticulous attention from respected specialists, including extensive mechanical servicing, suspension and brake refurbishment, carburetor rebuilding, ignition work, cosmetic detailing, and the installation of new Michelin XWX tires.
Owned by the consignor for the past 13 years, the car has accumulated fewer than 2,300 kilometers during that period, reflecting careful stewardship rather than frequent driving. Showing 31,811 kilometers at cataloging, it is accompanied by its owner’s manual, tool roll, factory build sheet copies, ACI estratto cronologico, Ferrari Classiche documentation, restoration invoices, and Marcel Massini’s comprehensive history report.
Source: RM Sotheby’s
