Topic: Solved - NEH 1442: Allegretti bodied Ferrari 275 GTB

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And since it's the seasonal colour how about some nice red cars; base is obvious, but what is it, who built it and what's the story behind it?

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Experts?

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This Ferrari 275 GTB/4 is chassis number 09813. It was found in early January of 1987 in pieces by Greg Garrison. All that remained were the engine, chassis, tires and four wheels. The car had been in an accident, so the chassis was not in perfect condition. Garrison sent the parts to Italy where a new chassis to the original plans was created by Vaccari, the Ferrari chassis builder. Brandoli in Maranello was tasked with building the body, but it was Carrozzeria Mario Allegretti in Modena who would end up creating the lightweight aluminum coachwork it now wears. The engine, transmission and rear assembly, brakes, and other mechanical components were restored at Sport Auto by Johnny Dena and Albo.

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That's about the long and the short of it, yes!
Although still recognisable as a 275GTB the nose is very GTO-like and the rear like the LeMans 275 GTB/Cs.
This unique car was auctioned at Pebble Beach in 2007 and raised $1.155 million...!
Well done.

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Here's another picture: