Restored by Bell Sport & Classic, this Ferrari 330 GTC seems to have come out of the Maranello factories
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It was awarded at the 2022 edition of the Salon Privé elegance competition in the United Kingdom. This Ferrari 330 GTC put into circulation in 1966 underwent a complete restoration by Bell Sport & Classic, a specialist in the prancing horse brand. For three years, the teams of this company returned the Italian coupé based on a Ferrari 275 chassis to factory condition.
From rims and bodywork to suspension and interior, every aspect of this Ferrari 330 GTC has been refurbished. The body has been repainted in its original Verde Chiaro Metallizato colour. The restoration required more than two years of work by the Bell Sport & Classic teams.
A complete restoration of the V12 engine
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Ferrari 330 GTCCredit Photo – Bell Sport & Classic
This car bearing the chassis number 9069 has also seen its engine restored from top to bottom. Just like the gearbox, this 300 horsepower 4.0 V12 was dismantled and examined to check that there were no oil leaks. Once reassembled, more than 800 kilometers were covered at the wheel of the car to ensure the proper functioning of this engine.
The upholstery changes color at the request of the customer
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Ferrari 330 GTCCredit Photo – Bell Sport & Classic
The leather interior was also refurbished with the help of a subcontractor. Originally black, it now sports a tawny color at the request of the client who financed this restoration. Touches of black are present in the interior of the doors and on the central console, while the dashboard receives a varnished wood insert. All the materials used come directly from Italy, according to Bell Sport & Classic.
The price of this restored Ferrari 330 GTC is not specified by Bell Sport & Classic.
3 questions about this Ferrari restoration by Bell Sport & Classic
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Ferrari 330 GTCCredit Photo – Bell Sport & Classic
Which parts of this Italian coupé have been restored?
The restoration carried out by Bell Sport & Classic on this Ferrari 330 GTC covers every aspect of the car. The body has been repainted in its original Verde Chiaro Metallizato colour, the suspension has been refurbished, the engine has been thoroughly inspected. The passenger compartment has been completely restored, but its upholstery changes color to become fawn. The rims have also been restored to factory condition.
How powerful is the Ferrari 330 GTC?
Under the hood of this Ferrari 330 GTC, a 300 horsepower V12 4.0 engine with three Weber carburettors drives the wheels. It is mated to a five-speed gearbox. The car is based on a Ferrari 275 chassis. Only 600 copies were produced by Maranello.
What is the price of this restored Ferrari 330 GTC?
No price is specified by Bell Sport & Classic for this fully restored Ferrari 330 GTC. In view of the work done, the price must be much higher than that of a used 330 GTC. Such a model generally costs between 500,000 and 600,000€ on the market.
In short
No, this Ferrari 330 GTC has not just come out of the prancing horse firm’s workshops. Put into service in 1966, it underwent a complete restoration from 2020 to 2022 by the British company Bell Sport & Classic. Bodywork, rims, suspension, V12 engine, interior… All aspects of this Italian coupe have been refurbished. Some modifications have nevertheless been made, in particular in terms of the color of the upholstery which is now fawn. The car is however in exceptional condition. And the organizers of the Salon Privé elegance competition noticed it, since they awarded it during their 2022 edition.
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