![]() | Ferrari built three 275 GTB/C Speciales, each with lightweight aluminium bodywork and a 316bhp 3.2-litre V12 engine. As the first Ferrari with an independent rear suspension and a transaxle gearbox, it was a major improvement over the outgoing 250-series and an evolution of the 250 GTO. Completed in April 1965, chassis 06701 was the first of the three 275 GTB/C Speciales built. It was hand built, as were the two cars that followed. |
![]() | Chassis 06701 brought $26.4m at RM Sotheby's in 2014. Only chassis 06885 would see competitive action. Although its racing career was brief, 06885 quickly proved the potency of the Speciales.![]() |
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![]() | One of the most coveted cars in the world lost its owner when millionaire Preston Henn, a South Florida flea-market magnate, died at age 86 in 2017. His 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale is one of the world’s most valuable cars, provided it finds its way to the auction block. |
![]() With six carburetors, the car produced 330 horsepower. | A very few of these machines were built for racing and stamped with a 'C' for 'Competizione' — and 'Speciale'. The "special" 275 GTBs had thinner body panels that trimmed 300 pounds. | ![]() |
![]() | Whether the car finds its way to auction is unknown. Henn is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Betty, and four children. Before passing, he said he made sure his beloved Ferrari will stay on display after he is gone. His wife said "That was his crown jewel, at one point he said he wanted to be buried in it." |