Ferrari discontinued production of the 250 GT Lusso in 1964, leaving the firm without an intermediate model to occupy the gap between Ferrari's flagship Berlinettas (the 275 GTB) and their grand four-seater Coupe's (the 330 GT). Launched during March 1966 at the Geneva Salon, the 330 GTC was an immediate success with customers and road testers alike, successfully filling the gap in Ferraris range. The 4-litre 330's were available in two alternative body styles - Coupe (GTC) or Spyder (GTS). The 330 GTC frame was designated Tipo 592. These chassis' were outwardly very similar to those already used on Ferrari's 275 GTB being a traditional tubular steel chassis. Hydraulic disc brakes were fitted all-round along with fully independent suspension. Borrani's beautiful ten-hole cast alloy wheels were standard although spoked wheels from the same manufacturer were optionally available. Engine-wise the GTC used Ferrari's twin cam four-litre Tipo 209/66 60° V12. Power was quoted by the factory as being 300bhp at 7000rpm with three twin choke Weber 40 carburettors. The engine was matched by a five-speed gearbox. Performance was impressive with a car reaching 0-60 in under 6.5 seconds whilst top speed was in excess of 150mph. Despite its mix of old and new features, the 330 GTC was quite simply among the best-looking GT's of its era. Electric windows were fitted as standard along with a full leather interior and comfortably padded rather than figure hugging bucket seats. This example was supplied new in April 1967 to Maranello Concessionaires for use as their demonstrator, optioned like many UK Ferraris of the period in a variation of blue; in this instance Blu Sera over Pelle Grigia with optional Borrani wire wheels. After serving three months as a demonstrator and 6,100 miles covered, the Ferrari was sold to the then owner of the British School of Motoring (BSM), Tommy Wisdom. Wisdom bought two cars within weeks of each other. During the 60s and 70s, BSM introduced and ran the much-lauded High Performance Course, backed by racer Tommy Wisdom, and Denise McCann, then general manager. McCann was a keen driver too, and the four-stage course offered seventeen hours of coaching offering professional insight into fast road driving from a modern performance car. BSM would retain the car for nine years, using the car for its advanced driver training courses and whilst service records do not date this far back, MOT records help to paint the picture of early ownership. By the time of its first test when the car reached three years old, the mileage stood at just 10,329 miles. This would increase over the following seven years, documented as averaging 3-4,000 miles a year and resulting in 31,128 miles by August of 1976. Resident of Crescent Grove in Clapham, Mr Michael Wilson, had begun his search for a Ferrari some months earlier. He tasked David Clarke of Loughborough with finding him a suitable car, with his broad search encompassing everything from a 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso through to a Daytona. In late July ’76, Wilson had Clarke inspect a Daytona with the outcome being that a 330 or 365 GTC would better fit the bill. The search continued and purchase of this 330 GTC would come in early October ’76, initiating a custodianship that would span near three-decades. Despite his London address, the David Clarke organisation in Loughborough were responsible for the majority of works to the 330 GTC over the next 28 years. Upon purchase of the car, a list of tasks were carried out in Loughborough, no expense spared, to bring the car to good running order. These included a transaxle rebuild and clutch replacement along with other jobs; handbrake adjustment, windscreen washer pump overhaul, new heater cables and adjustments made to the opening panels. ’77 saw a suspension overhaul and attention paid the Borranis which had lost several spokes. Works continued throughout Wilson’s ownership, with more work carried out by local mechanical engineer, Stephen Victor of Clapham. Annual services invoices are document the works carried out and demonstrate persistent and fastidious care, especially noteworthy when considering the mileage covered in Wilson’s care averaged just 615 miles a year. Marking the thirteenth year of ownership, Wilson commissioned Maranello Concessionaires to carry out a comprehensive overhaul of the 330 GTC with a ‘carte-blanche’ approach, although noting a focus mechanicals and the preservation of originality rather than a concours restoration. Invoices for the thirteen monthly stage payments are held in the history file along with supporting invoices for parts and outwork. All post restoration service work was carried out by Maranello Concessionaires, documented by numerous invoices on file for the period between 1991 and its sale in 2004. Between 2004 and 2012, the 330 GTC would reside in Buckinghamshire with Mr Gealy, with the car moving to Mr Nicholson in Surrey in 2013 before purchase by the current owner in 2019 at which point the car was treated to a major service and was refinished in the period correct shade of Verde Pino over Beige. In the years since, the car has been used exceedingly sparingly. Service work has been carried out by marque specialists, and in 2020 the 330 was granted Ferrari’s red book Classiche certification. A mini-restoration totalling £50,000 was carried out in 2021 by marque specialists. These works included remedying engine and gearbox leaks, overhauling front calipers, replacing balljoints the replacement of all tyres and the fitment of additional cooling fans as well as a full service. In 2024 the 330 GTC completed the Ferrari Cavalcade Classiche, further receiving replacements all suspension bushes and post event service. Today this example presents with 70,431 miles from new, comprehensively documented in its accompanying history file and confirmed matching numbers by its Ferrari red book Classiche certification. A wonderful example of an eminently usable classic, this 330 GTC is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately.