1965 FERRARI 275 GTS 3.3L V12 5MT (260 HP)

Vehicle Overview

It was the open-top version of the GTB, but it was more of a GT than its closed-body version. It was not meant for racing. It was meant for driving pleasure.

Pininfarina was one of the finest design geniuses in the world, and he left a legacy that continued with a long line of successful models for Ferrari. The GTS was just one fine example. Its beauty came from simple lines, but it was not boring.

In the ’60s, most of the cars featured round headlights. It was an engineering limitation for that and Pininfarina took that into account. But it lowered the hood, creating a sharp nose over the grille. A chromed, slim bumper was placed as low as possible. On the fenders, behind the wired wheels, a set of exhaust vents were installed. They mimicked the shark breathers. A slim A-pillar and the windshield were the only elements that stood out over the curved beltline.

Two seats, a steering wheel and a gearstick were all that a driver would need for a relaxed drive, but Ferrari offered some more. There were more dials than an ordinary car need, but the Ferrari GTS was not a common roadster. Four dials were in front of the driver and another three were closer to the passenger, and there was no radio. The music had to be sung by the V12 engine.

Under the hood, Ferrari engineers tuned the GTB engine to produce 20 hp less but widened the torque band. Thus, the car was easier to drive. But it still was a very fast car for its time.