From getaway prize to a prize-winner
This Ferrari 330 GTC is one of only 600 or so units ever made. Built in 1966 and designed in collaboration with the legendary Italian design company Pininfarina, the 330 GTC marked a turning point in Ferrari’s storied history. Designed to be lightweight, more accessible, and enjoyable in average road conditions, the 330 GTC was light, fast, and, for the time, very quiet, noted by vintage Ferrari expert Eaton Godfrey as being “probably the first Ferrari in which you could actually enjoy a radio.”
This specific car was actually stolen while in Como, Italy, in 1989. It was eventually recovered and returned to the owner, but not before six and a half years had passed. Who knows what mischief it got up to during this ‘rebellious teen’ phase.
Eventually, this 330 GTC would find its way to the United States, undergoing several repairs and refits. After being restored to its original glory by The Boston Sportscar Company of Weston, Massachusetts, the car earned a Platinum Award from the Ferrari Club of America in 2014 at the Concorso Ferrari in Pasadena, California. Don’t miss your chance to own this rare and storied 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC on Bring a Trailer before it’s gone!
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A supercar for the everyday drive
The 330 GTC was designed to be a powerful yet comfortable driving experience, the sort of coupe that you could take around town without worrying too much about it. Classic styling, extra safety features, and wide unobstructed windows were a detour from other contemporary Ferrari designs that held a little closer to the racing tradition of the brand, but this zippy gem is far from pedestrian.
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The single oval grill and sleek curves are very much in keeping with Ferrari’s heritage as a race car manufacturer, while bright-eyed headlights, demure tail lights, and quad exhaust pipes, coupled with expressive corner bumpers, reflect a subtle refinement and luxurious minimalism. A single side mirror cuts down on clutter.
For this specific example of the 330 GTC, a great deal of work has been put into making and keeping it at tip-top shape. Both cosmetic and mechanical refurbishments were done by GTO Engineering in Hare Hatch, UK, in both 2007 and again in 2012. An additional maintenance overhaul was performed by The Boston Sportscar Company of Weston, Massachusetts, right before the 2014 award from the Ferrari Club of America.
The striking Factory Bleu color scheme was redone in Italy by Carrozzeria Fantuzzi of Modena in 2007, and continues to impress. Other minor repairs and maintenance were also performed and are noted in the extensive service history logs that have been retained by the current owner.
Comfort and class all in one
Pale wood paneling on the dash, beige leather that was reupholstered by Tappezzeria Luppi of Modena, Italy, in 2012, and blue and black accents define the look of this classic prize. All new blower motors, hoses, and accompanying minutiae mean the climate controls are as good as new, while power windows have also been fitted.
A sleek, modern center console has been perfectly blended with the more classic tone of the interior, subtly settling in without drawing attention and offering modern conveniences, including a Grundig radio, three blowers, a gated shifter, and window controls.
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The steering wheel is three-spoke and wood-rimmed, with the iconic roundel of the black stallion on a yellow field in the center. Instruments are the classic Veglia Borletti fare, showing gauges on the driver’s side for oil temperature and pressure, coolant temperature, and, of course, a 300 kmph speedometer and 8,000 RPM tachometer. The center dash features three additional gauges: one for fuel, a clock, and an ammeter, completing the display. The odometer on this 330 GTC indicates approximately 7,000 miles, but the actual mileage is unknown.
Light on weight, heavy on power
For such a light vehicle, the 330 GTC certainly can kick. With a 4.0-liter Tipo 209 Colombo V12, it was able to dish out 300 horsepower from the factory. Following the rebuild by Toni Auto of Maranello, Italy, in 2012, it should be able to meet or exceed that number today.
The refits have also modernized this classic, with power-assisted disk brakes, triple Weber 40DCZ6C carburetors, and a rear-mounted, five-speed manual transaxle from a 365 GTC. Dual Marelli distributors and quad ANSA exhaust tips were also added, tying the whole look together nicely.
Power is sent to the rear wheels, featuring an unequal A-arm, fully independent suspension with coil springs, and Koni shocks. The wheels are aluminum, 14-inch Campagnolo knock-offs with 215/70 Michelin XWX tires.
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Final thoughts
This particular 330 GTC has certainly been to some interesting places. We will likely never know what happened during that almost seven-year window after being stolen and then eventually returned, but it certainly sparks the imagination.
Despite being an older car that has crossed the Atlantic at least half a dozen times during all of the trips to Italy for upgrades and repairs, it holds up incredibly well, and with all of said work being done, it is primed to continue to hold up for a whole lot longer.
If you’re looking for the perfect blend of modern comforts, entertaining origin story, classic look, up-to-date maintenance, and a gutsy power-to-weight ratio, all in the body of distinctive Ferrari styling, this is the car for you.
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