A larger-than-life personality perhaps comparable only to Ettore Bugatti, Enzo Ferrari was world-famous long before he started building cars bearing his name. An accomplished race car driver in the 1920s, he ran Alfa-Romeo's works team in the Thirties. His Scuderia Ferrari was legendary, being among the lone hold-outs against Germany's all-conquering Silver Arrows in the late 1930s. Right after WWII, Ferrari opened his own factory in Maranello. As always, the emphasis was on racing; however, to make ends meet, limited numbers of streetable Ferraris were sold to an affluent clientele.

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The opposite of mass-produced cars, less than 10,000 Ferraris were manufactured--sequentially numbered--during the first 20 years of the famous marque's existence; that's less than 500 annually, on average!
Always very collectible, these early Ferraris really came into their own after the death of the Commendatore in 1989. As more and more enthusiasts realize the finite number of available cars, more and more early Ferraris have disappered forever in sheltered garages and museums, driving prices for the few remaining early cars ever more upward.

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For those enthusiasts who have to work for their money, purchasing a vintage Ferrari has already become all but impossible. Not too many people can justify the outright purchase of an automobile costing upward of $100,000.00; however, every once in a blue moon, the fates are smiling down from the heavens, and an opportunity arises, for a very limited time.
Are you ready?

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The 1964 Ferrari 330GT featured here, VIN *330GT-6473*, might be the ticket for one fortunate enthusiast to join the exclusive club of Vintage Ferrari Owners.

The car was sold new in California, still proudly carries its vintage, 6-digit, blue-and-gold California license plates, front and back, and comes with the old-style, small California "pink slip."
Let's now inspect this Ferrari inside and out, starting with the undercarriage.

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Enemy number one of the beautifully crafted Pininfarina bodies was corrosion, with many examples needing complete--and very expensive--re-building to take care of the rust cancer. Luckily, this example has spent its entire life in the Southwest, thus escaping major damage. Frog's view of the floors shows plenty of excellent, original sheet metal.

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The 330GT 2+2 was built on a 104in. wheelbase, with the engine moved forward a bit to create more space inside. Yes, this is a Ferrari for the family man, a real Grand Tourer with space for four, while still delivering exciting handling and performance.
This specimen's hand-built body is nice and straight, with no dents or major dings, a very important fact, since body parts for 330s are virtually unobtainium today.

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Thankfully, the brightwork looks to be complete. No need to look for those hard-to-find trim items.

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Finished in trademark Rosso Corsa from the factory, the car looks attractive from a few feet away; upon close inspection, a myriad of paint flaws become apparent. The finish is still glossy and somewhat presentable; down the line, the new owner might want to spring for a straight-forward paint job, unless a patinated driver suits him just fine.

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Manufactured by the greatest Italian coachbuilders--namely Pininfarina, Scaglietti, Touring, and Vignale--the excellence of design of these early Ferraris has never been surpassed. Even today, more than 40 years later, other car companies are prone to copy 1960s Ferrari styling cues. It's a beautiful macchina to behold, from any angle!

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What would a classic Ferrari be without a set of genuine BORRANI center-lock spoke wheels? Superseded by cheaper alloys later on, this early car still features the magical BORRANIs.

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Viva Italia! As cars go, it doesn't get any more beautiful than a 1960s Ferrari. The 330GT 2+2 is a true Milestone car that commands attention from enthusiasts and plain folks alike.

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But . . . what's this? An American Vee Eight inside the Ferrari's engine bay?
Yes, we know, it may be sacrilegious, however, the original tipo 209 300hp four liter motor had been long gone to meet its maker when we found this car. What others might see as a loss, we view as an opportunity to "get in on the ground floor" on the path to vintage Ferrari ownership. Heck, any warmed-over small block Chevy can keep up with a Ferrari engine, performance-wise, and the Muncie transmission mated to this late-model 350 has a well-earned reputation as being bullet-proof. That said, the engine/trans combo has just been test-fitted and not hooked up at all; nothing of importance has been cut inside the engine compartment. The re-installation of a Ferrari drivetrain is a distinct possibility. How about this: you could drive this car now, inexpensively, and find a suitable V-12 motor later?

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Definitely worth the price of admission: the mesmerizing view of the Ferrari's cockpit.

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Everything is bone stock here (and looks complete), from the classic VEGLIA gauges set into the wooden dashboard, to the chrome fittings, the period BLAUPUNKT 3-band radio, and, most importantly, the finely engraved alloy-and-wood volant, made exclusively for Enzo by NARDI.
Even the original ignition lock and keys are present.

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What appears to be the original upholstery is quite patinated, but still lovely to behold. Fine, blood-red Italian leather on seats, console and door panels with matching red wool carpeting: it doesn't get any better!

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The fluted white headliner is still intact; sun visors, dome lights, grab handles, and rear view mirror are original as well.

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Hand-crafted Italian luxury, with the feel and aroma of a fine PRADA handbag. It must be good to be rich!

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Rear three-quarter view shows off Pininfarina's timeless design. Almost understated, simple elegance of form, combined with the bright Rosso Corsa and trumpeting exhaust note, exclaiming: "I've arrived!"

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Let's take a quick look inside the trunk now, shall we?

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Luggage compartment is spacious, super solid, and clean. And, it's nice to know that a spare BORRANI is included as well!

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Less than a couple of years back we sold another Ferrari hybrid, which meanwhile has increased in value by about 40%. Make no mistake, the number of potential buyers for these blue chip cavallinos of the 1950s and '60s is increasing, while the amount of surviving cars is shrinking, so investment wise, you can't do much better than this.
Opportunity knocks, are you ready to answer?