Ferrari 330GTS

krasnavian · 02-01-2012, 04:18 PM

I received an email from Michael Adams saying, "...don't forget to come over to see the best 330GTS ever. It's at home now." Two weeks earlier, Michael had invited us to take a drive in his immaculate Ferrari 275GTB which we did. He said he really wanted us to see the GTS which was elsewhere at the time. It had come home and thus the invitation for a return bout. Since Kenny Lombino of the Ferrari Club of America had made the introduction, I thought it was fitting and proper for him to join us. This time he left the Maserati at home and brought along his Ferrari 16M as a chase car.

I had driven a 275GTS many years ago and Michael's 330GTS seemed newer now than the 275GTS did then. Like his 275GTB, Michael's GTS seemed to be in showroom condition. The engine sounded like Ferraris of legend and it idled at high revs like a nervous Thoroughbred going into the starting gate. I've never experienced another engine that conveys as much excitement and anticipation as does the Ferrari V12.

Michael pointed out to me that the interior of the GTS and been re-done more than once and it was finally the handiwork of Tony Nancy that we see in these photographs.

It was a beautiful day for a ride and photographing this gorgeous car. While we were at it, Kenny treated my son Sean to a warp-speed experience in the 16M which doesn't accelerate so much as it moves instantly through space and time.

We were a skeleton crew for this EWTV shoot with Kenny Lombino, Sean Mitchell and Jeanetta Dumouchel handling cameras and chase cars and we want to thank Michael Adams for extending his invitation to us to enjoy this car that has a seven-figure market value and a provenance that is beyond price.

Barry · 02-01-2012, 04:23 PM

Great write up and pics as always Stephen.

Hopefully some video footage to compliment it in due course?

krasnavian · 02-01-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry

Great write up and pics as always Stephen.

Hopefully some video footage to compliment it in due course?

Thank you! Film at eleven--in a few days actually...

Barry · 02-01-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by krasnavian

Thank you! Film at eleven--in a few days actually...

tazandjan · 02-01-2012, 04:37 PM

Stephen- I love the 275 and 330 GTS cars. They just looked so right, plus that beautiful V12. Sounds like you had a really great day. We all need more friends like Michael Adams.

Boxer · 02-01-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tazandjan

Stephen- I love the 275 and 330 GTS cars. They just looked so right, plus that beautiful V12..

+1, there is just something so right about the lines on all the 275 & 330 models.

JazzyO · 02-01-2012, 11:54 PM

Yes, the GTS's are fantastic. Too bad they're very expensive these days. A 365GTS will go over a million bucks. A decent 275GTS seems to be over $600k.

Onno

Boxer · 02-02-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JazzyO

Yes, the GTS's are fantastic. Too bad they're very expensive these days. A 365GTS will go over a million bucks. A decent 275GTS seems to be over $600k.

Onno

Yup, the 275 GTS jumped oin value a few years ago and has remained at the half million level ever since

krasnavian · 02-09-2012, 07:16 PM

We go for a drive in Michael Adam's Ferrari 330GTS. Kenny Lombino's Ferrari 16M Scuderia is the chase car. A Ferrari 599 also makes an appearance.

JazzyO · 02-10-2012, 01:40 AM

Lovely! Not too many videos of 330GTS's out there. If I may be honest, I was a bit disappointed the top was up, though. Would have been nice to have had at least a static shot of the open topped look. Nonetheless, I enjoyed that very much.

Onno

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 02-10-2012, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JazzyO

Lovely! Not too many videos of 330GTS's out there. If I may be honest, I was a bit disappointed the top was up, though. Would have been nice to have had at least a static shot of the open topped look. Nonetheless, I enjoyed that very much.

Onno

+1. LA,...Sunset Blvd. ...top down, a must. Thanx, Stephen. w/ smiles Jimmy

champagne612 · 02-10-2012, 05:32 AM

Thanks for sharing - Ferrari's and California are a nice combination.

krasnavian · 02-10-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JazzyO

Lovely! If I may be honest, I was a bit disappointed the top was up, though. Would have been nice to have had at least a static shot of the open topped look.

Onno

"That's just what they'll be expecting us to do!"

JazzyO · 02-10-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by krasnavian

"That's just what they'll be expecting us to do!"

Watch from 2:40.

Blackadder Goes Forth - Boosting Morale - YouTube

Onno

krasnavian · 02-10-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JazzyO

Watch from 2:40.

Blackadder Goes Forth - Boosting Morale - YouTube

Onno

Love it!

Boxer · 02-11-2012, 12:48 AM

Brilliant.

barcheta · 02-14-2012, 05:41 AM

I love a vintage GTS.... any vintage GTS.

02-01-2012, 04:18 PM	#1
krasnavian Owner Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Angeles/Paris Ferrari Life Posts: 336	Ferrari 330GTS I received an email from Michael Adams saying, "...don't forget to come over to see the best 330GTS ever. It's at home now." Two weeks earlier, Michael had invited us to take a drive in his immaculate Ferrari 275GTB which we did. He said he really wanted us to see the GTS which was elsewhere at the time. It had come home and thus the invitation for a return bout. Since Kenny Lombino of the Ferrari Club of America had made the introduction, I thought it was fitting and proper for him to join us. This time he left the Maserati at home and brought along his Ferrari 16M as a chase car. I had driven a 275GTS many years ago and Michael's 330GTS seemed newer now than the 275GTS did then. Like his 275GTB, Michael's GTS seemed to be in showroom condition. The engine sounded like Ferraris of legend and it idled at high revs like a nervous Thoroughbred going into the starting gate. I've never experienced another engine that conveys as much excitement and anticipation as does the Ferrari V12. Michael pointed out to me that the interior of the GTS and been re-done more than once and it was finally the handiwork of Tony Nancy that we see in these photographs. It was a beautiful day for a ride and photographing this gorgeous car. While we were at it, Kenny treated my son Sean to a warp-speed experience in the 16M which doesn't accelerate so much as it moves instantly through space and time. We were a skeleton crew for this EWTV shoot with Kenny Lombino, Sean Mitchell and Jeanetta Dumouchel handling cameras and chase cars and we want to thank Michael Adams for extending his invitation to us to enjoy this car that has a seven-figure market value and a provenance that is beyond price.

02-01-2012, 04:23 PM	#2
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,256	Great write up and pics as always Stephen. Hopefully some video footage to compliment it in due course? Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

02-01-2012, 04:37 PM	#5
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,592 Name: Terry H Phillips	Stephen- I love the 275 and 330 GTS cars. They just looked so right, plus that beautiful V12. Sounds like you had a really great day. We all need more friends like Michael Adams. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

02-01-2012, 11:54 PM	#7
JazzyO Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Ferrari Life Posts: 4,285	Yes, the GTS's are fantastic. Too bad they're very expensive these days. A 365GTS will go over a million bucks. A decent 275GTS seems to be over $600k. Onno Future: 458 Italia (May 2012) Present: 550 Maranello, 330GTC, 365BB (x2) Past: eh - see above.

02-09-2012, 07:16 PM	#9
krasnavian Owner Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Angeles/Paris Ferrari Life Posts: 336	Ferrari 330GTS (video) We go for a drive in Michael Adam's Ferrari 330GTS. Kenny Lombino's Ferrari 16M Scuderia is the chase car. A Ferrari 599 also makes an appearance.

02-10-2012, 01:40 AM	#10
JazzyO Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Ferrari Life Posts: 4,285	Lovely! Not too many videos of 330GTS's out there. If I may be honest, I was a bit disappointed the top was up, though. Would have been nice to have had at least a static shot of the open topped look. Nonetheless, I enjoyed that very much. Onno Future: 458 Italia (May 2012) Present: 550 Maranello, 330GTC, 365BB (x2) Past: eh - see above.

02-10-2012, 05:32 AM	#12
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,629 Name: Doug	Thanks for sharing - Ferrari's and California are a nice combination.

02-11-2012, 12:48 AM	#16
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,778	Brilliant. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

02-14-2012, 05:41 AM	#17
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,394 Name: JB	I love a vintage GTS.... any vintage GTS. Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

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