In the list of special Ferraris built to date, this beautiful grand tourer from the 1960s has to be close to the top. It’s one of the first 330 GT 2+2 prototypes built by the Ferrari factory and used by none other than Enzo Ferrari himself as a daily driver for two years. There is good news for Ferrari collectors as this ultra-rare automobile is up for sale.
Built in August 1962, the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 prototype with chassis no. 4085 has been listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $865,000, which seems to be fair considering the vehicle’s historical significance and its connection to il Commendatore.
Ferrari introduced the 330 series as the successor to the 250 series models, which continue to be some of the most desirable and valuable cars in the world. It was Pininfarina who penned the elegant and timeless design of the GT.
Under the hood is the marque’s legendary Colombo V12, which has a displacement of 4.0 liters and is paired with a four-speed manual featuring electronic overdrive. This particular example was one of the four prototypes built by Ferrari, of which only two are known to still exist.
According to the listing, this GT served as Enzo’s personal car for a full two years and was also featured in the company’s press material for the 330 series, along with the factory brochure. It was imported to the United States in 1964 by Luigi Chinetti, a Le Mans winner and America’s first Ferrari dealer. It has stayed Stateside ever since, changing hands several times over the years. The last time it was put up for sale was in 2018, when it was listed on eBay for $495,900.
The classic Ferrari is currently in Seattle, Washington. It retains the original ivory-white exterior, although the car underwent a thorough restoration worth $285,000. Furthermore, over $22,000 was spent on a service in 2018 that was carried out by a Ferrari specialist. The 330 GT 2+2 prototype is believed to be in great condition and comes with all the original documents, including a letter by Ferrari confirming that it was one of the prototypes. However, what’s strange is that a highly desirable Ferrari is listed on Facebook Marketplace instead of being auctioned through one of the major auction houses.
