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Auction archive: Lot number 366Ω

The ex-NART, Sam Posey/Riccardo Rodriguez 2nd in class 1969 24 hours of Daytona 1967 Ferrari 275GTB/4 Alloy Berlinetta Coachwork by Scagletti Chassis no. 10311

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Auction archive: Lot number 366Ω

The ex-NART, Sam Posey/Riccardo Rodriguez 2nd in class 1969 24 hours of Daytona 1967 Ferrari 275GTB/4 Alloy Berlinetta Coachwork by Scagletti Chassis no. 10311

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Beschreibung:

From 1964 to 1968 almost 800 iconic, beautiful 275 Berlinettas were produced. Two years after the introduction of the two cam 275, a more powerful four cam version was launched. The four cam engined cars had the later beautiful long nose body and were only visually distinct from their earlier brethren by virtue of a prominent hood bulge that made room for the 6 Weber dual throat carburetor setup made standard on the four cams. During the run of the two cams the factory produced several competition versions, since front engine sports cars were still competitive in 1964-65. By late 1966 when the four cam engine was introduced that era was effectively over, so the Ferrari factory never produced a competition 275 GTB/4. However during the Berlinetta production run alloy body versions were manufactured to special order. These light aluminum, alloy, bodies weighed about 260 pounds less than the steel bodied cars and contributed tremendously to improved performance, but were less desirable for street use. For the two cam Berlinettas approximately 27 alloy bodies were constructed with two gauges of aluminum used and a variety of standard and lightweight chassis, equipped with 275 engines in an amazing variety of tune that only a racing organization like Ferrari could produce. With the advent of the four cam, with about 330 produced, only 17-19 or so alloy bodies were made. These alloy cars were not an easy sell since their thin aluminum panels could be easily dented by a casual bump. Indeed one early owner of 10311 reported frequent body damage requiring repairs, like the time his lawn men bent in the trunk lid pushing the car off the grass. Today as can be seen from market trends the alloy 275 GTB/4 are extremely desirable and command a premium over steel bodied cars. And of course competition history adds much to the desirability of any Ferrari. For all 275 GTB/4’s that were raced, performance updates and race preparation were left to the selling dealer and the client. The first outing for 10311 under the NART banner was the 1968 Watkins Glen Six Hour race. rivers were Bob Grossman and Ronnie Bucknum, and they placed ninth overall with 240 laps completed. The way that 10311 became prepared for competition is a fascinating story. In late 1968, Bill France of NASCAR fame, and also the promoter of the Daytona 24 hour endurance race at his own Daytona Speedway, called Chinetti Motors in to help with a problem. Ferraris were always a great draw, and looking ahead to his 1969 event, France was unsure if any were coming at all. But he wanted Ferraris there all the same and he asked it NART had anything in stock to bring down. Dick Fritz, then heading up Chinetti’s NART (North American Racing Team) efforts came up with a solution, he arranged for Jan de Vroom, a long time supporter of NART, to trade in his new four cam, 10311, for another Ferrari, and that, simply, is how it became the official NART entry for Daytona. There wasn't much time, for preparation so according to Mr. Fritz, very little was done to it. The bumpers were removed, an outside exhaust system was installed, a roll bar was inserted, an external gas filler was built to feed the twin fuel tanks, twin Bendix electric fuel pumps and 15" x 7" Borrani wire racing wheels were fitted. Much exotic tuning was done to the engine, but Fritz maintains that the engine wasn’t taken apart; no hot cams no special pistons, no polished rods, nothing. There simply was no time. On arriving at Daytona, there was one driver available, a certain Ricardo Rodriguez, not the Mexican Rodriguez of international fame, but a cattle rancher from South America with a passion for racing. A young Sam Posey was also without a ride, so he was hired for his first ever race in a Ferrari. Accounts are incomplete but it’s believed that the gearbox failed during the race. Since there was no spare, it was decided to try a rebuild in the pits. Fritz remembers mechanic Francois Sicard covered in oil, while an intens

Auction archive: Lot number 366Ω
Auction:
Datum:
15 Aug 2008
Auction house:
Bonhams London
Carmel, Quail Lodge Quail Lodge's West Field 7000 Valley Greens Drive (at Rancho San Carlos Rd) Carmel CA 93923 Tel: +1 415 391 4000 Fax : +1 415 391 4040 motors.us@bonhams.com
Beschreibung:

From 1964 to 1968 almost 800 iconic, beautiful 275 Berlinettas were produced. Two years after the introduction of the two cam 275, a more powerful four cam version was launched. The four cam engined cars had the later beautiful long nose body and were only visually distinct from their earlier brethren by virtue of a prominent hood bulge that made room for the 6 Weber dual throat carburetor setup made standard on the four cams. During the run of the two cams the factory produced several competition versions, since front engine sports cars were still competitive in 1964-65. By late 1966 when the four cam engine was introduced that era was effectively over, so the Ferrari factory never produced a competition 275 GTB/4. However during the Berlinetta production run alloy body versions were manufactured to special order. These light aluminum, alloy, bodies weighed about 260 pounds less than the steel bodied cars and contributed tremendously to improved performance, but were less desirable for street use. For the two cam Berlinettas approximately 27 alloy bodies were constructed with two gauges of aluminum used and a variety of standard and lightweight chassis, equipped with 275 engines in an amazing variety of tune that only a racing organization like Ferrari could produce. With the advent of the four cam, with about 330 produced, only 17-19 or so alloy bodies were made. These alloy cars were not an easy sell since their thin aluminum panels could be easily dented by a casual bump. Indeed one early owner of 10311 reported frequent body damage requiring repairs, like the time his lawn men bent in the trunk lid pushing the car off the grass. Today as can be seen from market trends the alloy 275 GTB/4 are extremely desirable and command a premium over steel bodied cars. And of course competition history adds much to the desirability of any Ferrari. For all 275 GTB/4’s that were raced, performance updates and race preparation were left to the selling dealer and the client. The first outing for 10311 under the NART banner was the 1968 Watkins Glen Six Hour race. rivers were Bob Grossman and Ronnie Bucknum, and they placed ninth overall with 240 laps completed. The way that 10311 became prepared for competition is a fascinating story. In late 1968, Bill France of NASCAR fame, and also the promoter of the Daytona 24 hour endurance race at his own Daytona Speedway, called Chinetti Motors in to help with a problem. Ferraris were always a great draw, and looking ahead to his 1969 event, France was unsure if any were coming at all. But he wanted Ferraris there all the same and he asked it NART had anything in stock to bring down. Dick Fritz, then heading up Chinetti’s NART (North American Racing Team) efforts came up with a solution, he arranged for Jan de Vroom, a long time supporter of NART, to trade in his new four cam, 10311, for another Ferrari, and that, simply, is how it became the official NART entry for Daytona. There wasn't much time, for preparation so according to Mr. Fritz, very little was done to it. The bumpers were removed, an outside exhaust system was installed, a roll bar was inserted, an external gas filler was built to feed the twin fuel tanks, twin Bendix electric fuel pumps and 15" x 7" Borrani wire racing wheels were fitted. Much exotic tuning was done to the engine, but Fritz maintains that the engine wasn’t taken apart; no hot cams no special pistons, no polished rods, nothing. There simply was no time. On arriving at Daytona, there was one driver available, a certain Ricardo Rodriguez, not the Mexican Rodriguez of international fame, but a cattle rancher from South America with a passion for racing. A young Sam Posey was also without a ride, so he was hired for his first ever race in a Ferrari. Accounts are incomplete but it’s believed that the gearbox failed during the race. Since there was no spare, it was decided to try a rebuild in the pits. Fritz remembers mechanic Francois Sicard covered in oil, while an intens

Auction archive: Lot number 366Ω
Auction:
Datum:
15 Aug 2008
Auction house:
Bonhams London
Carmel, Quail Lodge Quail Lodge's West Field 7000 Valley Greens Drive (at Rancho San Carlos Rd) Carmel CA 93923 Tel: +1 415 391 4000 Fax : +1 415 391 4040 motors.us@bonhams.com
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