The 1964 Ferrari 275/330 GTC Prototipo is a singular and bespoke prototype of one of Ferrari’s most beloved GT cars, retaining numerous distinctive pre-production features. Documented by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, this vehicle is referenced in authoritative books and offered with copies of build sheets.

This example is documented and recognized by Ferrari historians and marque experts to be the singular internal development prototype for the 330 GTC. According to copies of the build sheets, this chassis was assembled from December 9, 1964 – July 25, 1965, and shipped to Carrozzeria Pininfarina on July 25, 1965.

The car was retained by Ferrari in Maranello, where it underwent extensive factory testing, reportedly including evaluation by Enzo Ferrari himself. It was later sold to the first private owner, Carlo Bombieri of Milan, in 1967, and has since been maintained by various owners, including a period with Ferrari’s Assistenza Clienti department in Modena.

This prototype retains numerous unique factory features, including a raised center line rib on the hood, a sculpted front valance, and a distinctive chrome front bumper design. The interior also features several unique elements, such as a dashboard without a glovebox, a Pininfarina emblem on the passenger side, and a gauge layout similar to the 275 GTS.

The engine compartment also displays several distinctive features, including an air cleaner housing with engineering construction variations, copper lines for the hydraulic systems, and a relocated lower cross member behind the clutch bell housing. The vehicle has been beautifully preserved and maintained, with recent servicing by Ferrari expert Patrick Ottis.

The Ferrari 330 GTC was unveiled in 1966 at the Geneva Auto Show, marking a fresh departure from earlier Ferrari designs. The motoring press immediately celebrated these cars as among the most refined road machines Ferrari had ever produced, offering driving characteristics substantially ahead of contemporary sports cars.

The 330 GTC featured a V12 engine, part of the ongoing development of the impressive Colombo derived series, with a torque tube connecting the engine to the rear-mounted transaxle, optimizing weight distribution and improving handling. The vehicle's exceptional road holding, fantastic acceleration, and reliable performance made it a standout among its contemporaries.