Chassis No. 07305 Engine No. 07305 Transmission No. 155 With its unveiling at the 1964 Paris Salon, the 275 GTB took the mantle from both venerable the 250 SWB Berlinetta and 250 Lusso, fulfilling Ferrari customers’ demand for a dual-purpose Berlinetta with both road and track capability. Its sister car, the 275 GTS, filled the open-top segment previously occupied by the 250 SWB California Spider and 250 GT Cabriolet. In keeping with Ferrari's model nomenclature, the "275" signified each cylinder's 275 cc displacement, marking a 25-cc increase over its predecessor. This enlargement of the Colombo-designed, 60-degree V12 yielded a total displacement of 3.3-liters, offering improved torque characteristics and broader usability compared to its predecessor. This engine had proven its mettle in competition, powering both the 275 P and 250 LM racing machines to victory at Le Mans before use in the road car lineup. In road-going specification, the unit delivered approximately 260 horsepower through Ferrari’s first transaxle in a production road car. Paired with responsive independent rear suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and disc brakes, this mechanical ensemble translated to remarkable performance metrics that are impressive even by today’s standards. Road & Track magazine’s September 1966 assessment validated this fact, recording a zero to 60 mph time of 7.2 seconds and a maximum velocity of 145 miles per hour. Pininfarina's design studio crafted the 275 GTS with distinct visual identity from its GTB stablemate. The convertible's aesthetic featured clean, taut lines anchored by a purposeful nose treatment, creating a harmonious balance of athletic capability and refined elegance. Manufacturing began at Pininfarina’s Grugliasco factory in late 1964 and concluded in 1966, with a mere 200 GT Spiders produced compared to around 450 Berlinettas. This limited production run has established the 275 GTS as one of Ferrari's most sought-after Enzo-era road cars, cherished by collectors today as the most refined open-top interpretation of Ferrari's celebrated 3.3-liter Colombo V12 platform. According to an extensive report compiled by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, this exceptional 275 GTS, chassis number 07305, was completed in September 1965 finished in the elegant combination of Rosso Rubino Chiaro over a Nero Franzi leather interior. The car was delivered new through the noted German Ferrari importer Auto Becker of Düsseldorf to its first owner, Viktor Rolff, a prominent industrialist from Bergheim in September 1965. Rolff, who owned a brown coal mining company, had previously served as the principal sponsor of famed German Ferrari Formula One pilot Count Wolfgang Berghe von Trips. After two years with the GTS, in September 1967, and following his acquisition of a new Ferrari 275 GTB/4, Rolff offered the car for sale in "Auto Motor und Sport" magazine. The advertisement noted its excellent condition, mileage of 17,000 kilometers, and the addition of two fog lights mounted above the front bumper. The car found its second owner in Munich who enjoyed the open tourer to the fullest, showing over 45,000 kilometers by June 1968 when it was serviced by the Assistenza Clienti division at the Ferrari factory in Modena. By the 1970s, the Ferrari made its way to Portugal, where it remained for several decades, finished in red with a black interior and wearing Portuguese registration "BH-95-98." Circa 2011, the Ferrari was treated to a comprehensive, photo-documented restoration in its factory Rosso Rubino Chiaro/Nero Franzi leather livery, with the cosmetic work being undertaken by Carrozzeria Zanasi in Maranello, Italy. As recently as 2015, the Ferrari remained for sale in Portugal, before passing to noted London dealer Joe Macari circa 2018. In November 2018, the 275 GTS was issued coveted Ferrari Classiche certification with its Red Book noting that it retains its matching-numbers Tipo 213 engine (07305) and body on the original chassis, as well as a correct-specification Tipo 563 gearbox. Under current U.K.-based ownership since 2020, chassis 07305 embodies the pinnacle of 1960s Ferrari grand touring design. Each application of throttle summons the Colombo V12’s mechanical symphony, or as Road & Track testified: "With the top down all the extraneous noises disappear and one simply exalts in the purr from those beautiful tail pipes. Pure ecstasy.” Pininfarina's masterful proportions shine in its stunning original Rosso Rubino Chiaro color scheme, distinguishing the 275 GTS as one of the studio's most refined designs from Ferrari's golden age of road car production. This example merits serious consideration from those collectors who value the technical sophistication and design excellence of Ferrari’s 1960s grand touring machines.