Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale 1964
Production & VIN: 06701; 4 produced. Completed in April 1965, chassis 06701,
was the first of the three 275 GTB/C Speciales built.
Sold for: USD 26.4 million
Auction house: RM Auctions
Sale date: August 16, 2014
Seller: Anonymous owner
Buyer: Anonymous buyer
For the 1965 racing season, 4 lightweight 275 GTB Competizione Speciales (1964), a prototype and three production models, were built and equipped with 250 LM engines. The design was by Pininfarina and the coachwork by Scaglietti. The design incorporated reduced weight with a ten percent reduction in size, smaller diameter chassis, 21 gauge alloy body, Plexiglas windows, and magnesium was used in certain engine and transaxle castings. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) at first refused to homologate the model as a GT contender but settled on a compromise when Enzo Ferrari threatened to abandon the motor sport.