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This is the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Allumino Prova – The ICE St. Moritz

During The ICE St. Moritz I have filmed this 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Allumino Prova, chassis #07927. 3,286cc SOHC V12 Engine 3 Weber Carburetors 280bhp at 7,600rpm 5-Speed Manual Transaxle 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Rare factory test far allotted to compete in the Monte Carlo Rally This beautifully restored 275 GTB - chassis no. 07927 - is one of as few as 60 examples of the celebrated two-cam model clothed in lightweight alloy coachwork. Stunning indeed, this 275 GTB drove out of the Carrozzeria Scaglietti atelier in Modena in late 1965, with the alloy coachwork dressed in Celeste blue paint over blue upholstery, it went straight back to the Ferrari factory. According to noted Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, this alloy bodied 275 was used as a 'Prova' or test car for several months before being sold to the first customer. In the 11th edition of the 1991 Ferrari World magazine, rally driver Giorgio Pianta, describes his experience with two factory test 275 GTBs being prepared for the 1966 Monte Carlo Rally. One of the cars was 06003, and the other car is believed to have been 07927. Mr. Pianta describes in the article: 'The testing period, though long (12,000 km), was nonetheless the most exciting, because we had two vehicles; one yellow which eventually became the race car, and the other metallic blue, made of aluminum, which we unfortunately ruined because the studs which came out of the tyres at high speed perforated the mudguards'. So, what Ferrari did, they took the engine out of 07927 and stuck it in 06003 for the race. Presumably, 07927 had a stronger engine. For scrutineering purposes, '06003' was over stamped on the engine pad, while the internal number was left alone. After the Monte Carlo Rally, 07927 was re-fitted with its original engine, and was in May 1966, 07927 sold new to the Ferrari dealer, Romeo Pedina of Perugia, Italy. Join my Notification Squad: click the Bell ? Make sure you like and comment the video, but also subscribe to the channel! *Michael - Automotive Mike* Socials: ?? https://www.facebook.com/AutomotiveMike ?? https://www.instagram.com/automotive_mike
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