Unveiled to the public at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari’s new 330 GTC was intended to provide Ferrari’s clientele with the best of both worlds between the more sporting 275 GTB and the more luxurious 330 GT 2+2. Offering the perfect combination of performance and luxury, the 330 GTC was a wonderful two-seat grand tourer perfect for Sunday drives, long distance jaunts, or use as everyday transportation.

Mechanically, the 330 GTC effectively combined different aspects of both the 275 GTB and the 330 GT 2+2 to produce a very well-rounded automobile. Using the suspension, steering, and transmission from the 275 GTB, at the 330 GTC’s heart was the 4.0-litre V-12 engine from the 330 GT 2+2. Furthermore, as the 330 GTC did not have rear seats, it benefitted from a wheelbase that was 10 inches shorter than that of the 330 GT 2+2. In addition to the car’s already spacious trunk, a rear parcel shelf was installed in place of the rear seats, allowing additional usable storage space for both driver and passenger.

Stylistically, Pininfarina also chose to use styling cues from some of its existing models, both past and present, for the new 330 GTC. The car’s tail was first seen on the drop-top 275 GTS and its nose utilized a design similar to that of the limited-production Series II 500 Superfast. Thin A- and B-pillars, similar to those on the 250 GT/L ‘Lusso’, were also used, helping to give the car improved visibility. At the end of production in 1968, only 598 330 GTCs had been produced, making it a rare sight on motorways throughout Europe and North America.

Chassis number 10903 was originally sold new to SAVAF, the official Ferrari dealership in Geneva, Switzerland. It was originally finished in Celeste (19321 M) over a Nero Franzi interior. It is noted that the car was resold to Luigi Chinetti Motors of Greenwich, Connecticut, but is actually believed to have never left Switzerland for the United States. Instead, the car was sold new to its original owner, an individual living in Vaud, Switzerland, in September of 1968.

The 330 GTC has remained in Switzerland ever since, passing through owners in Basel and Lucerne before being purchased by its current owner in Fürigen in 1993. At that time, the car was restored and refinished in its current shade of yellow. Since then, the car has been properly maintained and regularly serviced when necessary. Furthermore, in 2008, chassis number 10903 was granted Ferrari Classiche certification, confirming that it conforms to factory standards in every way. The car is accompanied by its Ferrari Classiche binder, along with a set of owner’s manuals, tools, and period brochures.

Almost 50 years after the last example left Maranello, the 330 GTC remains as the quintessential gentleman’s Ferrari. Many enthusiasts believe that it is one of the greatest driving Ferraris of its era, even though it is often overlooked for the sportier two-seater models, such as the 275 GTB or 365 GTB/4 Daytona, built around the same time. Having been well maintained and enjoyed in its current ownership for the past 23 years, this particular 330 GTC would thrive on the open road.