Mecum Anaheim: The top 10 cars that broke the bank

November 17, 2014

#1 – 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Short Nose

SOLD $ 2,150,000

The number car sold at Anaheim was the most expensive by a long-shot. This grail is so clean that every record of everything ever done on it has been kept and filed. No surprises here as the second owner of the car has been for the past 31 years.

AN1114-205425_1 — 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Short Nose was the most expensive car sold at this years auction. Photo: Mecum

1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Short Nose. Photo: Mecum

Engine
3286 CC
Trans
5-Speed
Color
Red
Interior
Brown/tan
VIN/Serial
07633

HIGHLIGHTS

– Known history since new
– 3.3L engine and 5-Speed gearbox
– Independent suspension
– This example is the first series of the short nose cars
– First owner the son of movie star Dena Merrill was David Brambaugh
– Second owner purchased in 1972 and owned for 31 years
– Restored in 1999 to original specifications
– Shown at Ferrari Club of America National Concours and won Silver in Class 3
– Rosso Corsa exterior
– Two-tone Tan leather interior
– Burled woodgrain dash
– Detailed door jambs and rocker sill plates
– Factory yellow fuel lines
– Factory window washer bag
– Period correct battery with hold-down
– Restored trunk with Red wool carpeting
– Users manual and spare parts book
– Borrani spare wire wheel with Michelin XWX
– Leather tool roll with jack
– Eligible to compete in 1960-1965 FIA Classification
– Please note this car is titled as a 1966

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