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1966 Ferrari 275 GTS

Chassis no. *08653*
Engine no. 08653
Coachbuilder Pininfarina
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21st September 1965
Record: Chassis no. 08653 was ordered directly to Ferrari by movie star - racing driver Steve McQueen on September 21, 1965 with custom features. It will be the last Ferrari 275 GTS to be produced (no. 200). It is assumed that, originally, the plan for the model foresaw building only 199 cars. Assembly was completed only on May 30, 1966.
15th October 1965
Record: Sending the chassis to the coachbuilder as indicated on the chassis assembly sheet (Modena Ferrari Italia).
February 1966
Identification document: Pininfarina Register, Ferrari worksheet
May 1966
Identification document: Modena Ferrari Italia, assembly sheets 08653 GTS (cover)
25th May 1966
Identification document: Modena Ferrari Italia, gearbox and bridge assembly sheet
25th May 1966
Identification document: Modena Ferrari Italia, test room report
25th May 1966
Identification document: Modena Ferrari Italia, engine assembly sheets
30th May 1966
Manufacturing
30th May 1966
Identification document: Modena Ferrari Italia, chassis assembly sheet and completion of the vehicle
30th May 1966
1st and current engine no. 08653
Note: longitudinal 60° V12
30th May 1966
1st body
Coachbuilder: Pininfarina
Type: Roadster / Spider
Colour: Black
30th May 1966
1st and current chassis no. *08653*
From 1966
to 23rd September 1968
Owner: Steve McQueen (US)
Famous owner: Terence Steven McQueen (Beech Grove, March 24, 1930 - Ciudad Juárez, November 7, 1980) was an American actor, racing driver and stuntman.
August 1966
Current body
Coachbuilder: Pininfarina
Type: Roadster / Spider
Colour: Red
September 1966
Plate: UIL842
Country: US
12th September 1966
Press review: Muir Florabel, "Gets A Script For Broadway", Daily News , 09-1966, pp. 55
15th September 1966
Press review: Muir Florabel, "In Hollywood", Valley Morning Star , 09-1966, pp. 1
19th September 1966
Press review: Muir Florabel, "Hollywood", The Cedar Rapids Gazette , no. 252, 09-1966, pp. 19
17th October 1966
Event: Opening Night Party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub - Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles
Locality: Los Angeles (US)
Driver: Steve McQueen (US)
Co-Driver: Neile Adams (US)
1967
Record: Steve McQueen and Neile Adams photographed in the courtyard of their home in Los Anges among the cars from the actor's collection. We recognize the Ferrari Ferrari 275 GTS sn 08653, the Jaguar XKSS and Ford Mustang GT 390.
1967
Record: A smiling couple: Steve McQueen and his wife Neile Adams leaning on the Ferrari 275 GTS
1967
Record: Steve McQueen on the Rickman Metisse being hugged by his wife Neile Adams. In the background his Ferrari 275 GTS
5th February 1967
Press review: Okon May, "Wanted To Be Somebody", Sunday News , no. 32, 02-1967, pp. 4
1967
Record: Steve McQueen at the wheel of his Ferrari 275 GTS (Pininfarina) in Brentwood Los Angeles
14th January 1968
Record: ADV: Sales Announcement on Times Classified ADS 14th January 1968: '66 275 GT Spyder (convert) Low mileage. New car trade-in! (UIL842) - Hollywood Sport Cars
16th January 1968
Record: ADV: Sales Announcement on Los Angeles Times 16th January 1968: '66 275 GT Spyder (conv.) Lo mi. New car trade-in. (UIL842) - Hollywood Sport Cars
29th January 1968
Record: ADV: Sales Announcement on Los Angeles Time n.5 29th January 1968: Ferrari '66 275 GT Spyder (conv.) Lo mi. New car trade-in (UIL842) - Hollywood Spt. Cars
4th February 1968
Record: ADV: Sales Announcement on Times Classified Ads 4th February 1968: Ferrari '66 275 GT Spyder (convert.) Low miles. New car trade (UIL842) - Hollywood Sport Cars
31st March 1968
Record: ADV: Sales Announcement on Times Classified Ads 31th March 1968: Ferrari '66 275 GT Spyder (convert.) Low low miles. New trade (UIL842) - Hollywood Sport Cars
16th April 1968
Record: ADV: Sales Announcement on Times Classified Ads 16th April 1968: Ferrari '66 275 GT Spyder Convert. Low miles. (UIL842) - Hollywood Sport Cars
16th June 1968
Record: ADV: Sales Announcement on Times Classified Ads 16th June 1968: Ferrari '66 275 GT Spyder (Convert.) Low Low miles. New trade. (UIL842) - Hollywood Sport Cars
From 1970
to 1980
Owner: David Wallace (US)
30th August 1981
Record: ADV: Sales Announcement on Times Classified Ads 30th August 1981: FERR '67 275GTS, re/tan, Collectors item, Last production car. Best offer (Ser. 8653) - I.A.N. Co.
From March 1986
to September 1995
Owner: Peter J. Sidlow (US)
20th February 1988
Record: ADV: Sale Announcement on Ferrari Market letter magazine n.4 vol.13 20th February 1988: 275GTS, S\N 086553 (1966). Red w/black int. Borranis. The last one produced. Magnificent. $185,00 firm.
April 1994
Press review: Unknown author, "Steve Mcqueen", Architectural Digest , 04-1994, pp. 238
1994
Record: Chassis no. 08653 was among the cars affected in the fire that destroyed the collection of David Scaife, Exotic Cars of Pittsburgh, PA. The car, however, was parked some distance from the outbreak and was only slightly damaged.
From September 1995
to May 2001
Owner: Fred Petroske (US)
23rd October 1995
Identification document: State of Alabama, Motor vehicle registration tag and tax receipt, on behalf of Broadway Auto Sales
25th October 1995
Identification document: Jefferson County Commission, State of Alabama, Copy of registration of license tag
25th October 1995
Identification document: Broadway Auto Sales Bill of sale to Petroske Frederick J.
From May 2001
to April 2018
Owner: "Tom" Thomas Meade (US)
Famous owner: American automobile designer and car dealer
20th February 2003
Identification document: State of Mississippi Road and bridge privilege and registration receipt on behalf of Meade Thomas G.
20th February 2003
Identification document: State Tax Commission, Department of revenue. Application for certificate of title, on behalf of Meade Thomas G.
7th March 2003
Identification document: State of Mississippi, Certificate of Title on behalf of Meade Thomas G.
2008
Bibliography: Nourmand Tony, Stars & Cars: Prominente Und Ihre Autos , Schwarzkopf & Schwarzkopf, n.p. 2008
2017
Bibliography: Puyal Robert, Steve Mcqueen – Portrait D’un Homme Par Ses Machines , Gm Editions, n.p. 2017
From April 2018
to currently
Owner: Private collection
April 2018
Restoration: Chassis, engine and body Numbers
April 2018
Restoration: Chassis, engine and body Numbers
May 2018
Restoration: Finding
June 2018
Restoration: Panel Modeling
July 2018
Restoration: Filling and black ''nero 18929 S. Italver'' color painting
August 2018
Restoration: "Rosso amaranto 20-R-187" color painting
September 2018
October 2018
Restoration: Interior seats and upholstery
November 2018
Restoration: Installing windscreen and chrome
26th November 2018
Identification document: Ferrari Classiche - Vehicle Production Data
2019
Bibliography: Stone Matt, Steve Mcqueen Le Auto, Le Moto E Le Corse , Giorgio Nada Editore S.r.l., n.p. 2019
February 2021
4th February 2021
Identification document: Ferrari SpA Modena - Certificate of authenticity of the Ferrari 275 GTS chassis no. 08653
February 2021
Record: During the inspection of Ferrari Classiche
24th March 2021
Record: Outside Ferrari Classiche
From 2nd July 2021
to 4th July 2021
Event: Cavallino Concorso di Modena
Locality: Modena (IT)
Results / Prizes: Platinum Award Excellence Cup for Outstanding Restoration Quality
16th July 2021
Press review: Unknown author, "Cavallino Concorso Di Modena", Cavallino (Japan Edition) , 07-2021, pp. 120
21st July 2021
Record: Studio Car' Video
July 2021
Record: Original documents and photos of the car
November 2021
Bibliography: Binelli Sandro, ''the Great Escape'' Of My Life 1966 Ferrari 275 Gts (pinin Farina) , Automotive Masterpieces S.r.l., n.p. 2021
From 11th March 2022
to 20th June 2022
Record: Museo Enzo Ferrari Modena - Attestation of exhibit
From 12th March 2022
to 17th February 2023
Event: Ferrari Forever
Locality: Modena (IT)
Note: Museo Enzo Ferrari Modena - An exhibition dedicated to the world of classiche, celebrating 75 years of the Maranello-based Company
6th June 2024
Identification document: Rina Certificate N. RAM-6 for the historical research conducted on the car through a validation process of its proven historicity and provenance by Automotive Masterpieces.
10th July 2024
Identification document: Automotive Masterpieces certificate AU-26080 car officially counted among the Automotive Masterpieces in its eligible categories