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1968 Ferrari 275 GTB/4

Berlinetta
RM Sotheby's Amelia Island 2021
Saturday, 22 May 2021
$2,810,000
Sale Price
$2,500,000 - $2,800,000
Est. Range
Yes
Reserve
22 May 2021
Sold Date
136
Lot Number
#2
Cosmetic restoration
RM Sotheby's
Auction House
Chassis no. 10987; Engine no. 10987. Giallo Solare over black leather. 3286/300hp, 5-speed, Campagnolo centerlock alloy wheels, Michelin XWX tires, Talbot outside mirror.

Evaluation: 48 years continuous ownership by Alan K. Pray, represented as the original engine and gearbox and showing 92,678 km (57,587 miles). Excellent chrome and paint with some polishing swirl. Very good upholstery. Old undercoat in the wheel wells and on the chassis. 2019 mechanical restoration by Bob Smith Coachworks. Spotless fully and accurately restored engine compartment. Right wind wing frame chrome needs attention but nothing else does.

Bottom Line: The present Giallo Solare livery is at least the third color change from 10987’s original Celeste blue and is both attractive and subtly distinctive from the more common Giallo Fly. Considering the scope (and likely the expense) of the recent mechanical restoration the result here is realistic for the seller and a sound value for the new owner.

by Rick Carey`
29 May 2021
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