Every now and then Sotheby’s have a lot that is a cut above the competition and that is the case with this glorious Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Alloy – and that’s why it’s ended up in the auction house’s Sotheby’s Sealed site. Because it really is that special and will be snapped up by some luxury car aficionado out there. In collaboration with Ferrari Beverly Hills, Sotheby’s Sealed proudly presents this stunning Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Alloy. As one of only 16 275 GTB/4s crafted with an aluminium body, it is also among the rare few originally fitted with an outside fuel cap.

Ferrari Classiche certified, this remarkable car retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox, and bodywork, all presented in exceptional condition. It was road-tested in the October 1967 issue of Car & Driver magazine, which perhaps summarized it best: “We think it’s probably the neatest car an enthusiast could ever own.”

To fully appreciate the significance of chassis number 09413, one must understand its unique place within the 275 GTB hierarchy. From the introduction of the 275 GTB in 1964 to the final 275 GTB/4 leaving Maranello in 1968, these cars may appear similar to casual observers, but in reality, they hold distinct differences that set them apart.

Introduced in 1966 as the successor to the 275 GTB, the 275 GTB/4 incorporated all the rolling updates from the earlier model, including the long nose bodywork and torque tube transmission. It also featured the new Tipo 226 3.3-litre engine, equipped with four overhead camshafts and six Weber carburettors as standard. Unlike its predecessor, the 275 GTB/4 did not have dedicated variants but offered additional options to enhance its sporting capabilities.

This car has been part of its current California collection for approximately a decade and remains exceptionally well-presented today. In the hierarchy of Ferrari’s 275 series road cars, only a few models, such as the N.A.R.T. and Speciale, surpass this one in rarity and significance. Chassis 09413 represents the pinnacle of roadgoing closed 275 GTB/4s, embodying the ultimate development of the 275 GTB platform before the introduction of the 365 GTB/4 Daytona. Quite simply, it stands as a landmark in Ferrari’s storied history.