1965 Ferrari 330 GT — California Spyder Recreation

Offered here is a 1965 Ferrari 330 GT "California Spyder Recreation," chassis no. 5447, first registered in September of that year. Conceived as Ferrari’s elegant grand tourer, the 330 GT 2+2 featured the renowned 3,967 cc Colombo V12 engine producing 300 bhp, paired to a four-speed manual gearbox with electric overdrive. The model’s specification included independent front suspension with unequal-length wishbones and coil springs, a live rear axle with semi-elliptic springs, and four-wheel disc brakes, delivering a balance of performance and refinement for long-distance touring. Originally circulating in Italy, this example later crossed to the United States in the early 1980s before returning to Europe.
 

In 1998, the Ferrari was fully restored and rebodied in Belgium as a California Spyder replica (historic photos of the process can be viewed in the "Extras" gallery). Nearly every system was refreshed and restored, including a full engine rebuild. Three pdf documents detailing the entire restoration process are downloadable in the "Documents" gallery. The conversion drew upon body molds that are said to have been purchased from the collection of Pink Floyd drummer and noted Ferrari enthusiast Nick Mason, whose collection has long been celebrated for its historically significant sports and racing cars. The project preserved the underlying 330 GT mechanicals—a rarity for California Spyder replicas which typically rely on replacement drivetrain components—while clothing the chassis in one of Ferrari’s most iconic open-top silhouettes. The result is a car that combines the proven and highly sought after engineering of a mid-1960s V12 Ferrari with the visual magnetism of the legendary California Spyder.
 

Following its transformation, the car has lived a vibrant life across France, Monaco, Belgium, Norway, and finally back to California between 1998 and 2025, while a cosmetic refresh in 2007 saw the interior tastefully changed to its current black. Nearly $10k in refreshment work has been completed in preparation for the sale, ensuring the car is fully sorted. This blend of international provenance, its reported unique connection to Nick Mason’s collection, and the technical pedigree of the Ferrari 330 GT platform make it an especially intriguing offering. Today, it stands as a captivating California Spyder replica—delivering both the sound and feel of Ferrari’s Colombo V12, and the timeless aesthetic of one of Maranello’s most celebrated open cars.

1965 Ferrari 330 GT – California Spyder Replica
 

• Chassis No.: 5447

• First Registered: September 1965

• Engine: 3,967 cc Colombo V12, producing 300 bhp

• Transmission: Four-speed manual with electric overdrive

• Brakes: Four-wheel disc brakes

• Suspension: Independent front suspension with wishbones and coil springs; live rear axle with semi-elliptic springs

• Performance: Classic Ferrari V12 grand tourer architecture, combining refinement and power
   

Provenance & History
 

• 1960s: Delivered new in Italy

• 1980s–1990s: Resided in the United States

• 1998: Rebodied in Belgium as a California Spyder replica
   

  • Body panels reportedly sourced from molds purchased from Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, noted Ferrari enthusiast
     

• 1998–2025: History across France, Monaco, Belgium, Norway, and California
   

Highlights
 

• Authentic Ferrari V12 underpinnings from a 330 GT 2+2

• Professionally rebodied into California Spyder form

• Unique reported connection to Nick Mason’s renowned automotive collection

• International history across Europe and North America

• Blends technical pedigree with one of Ferrari’s most iconic open-top designs

• Seller's Disclosure report
• Three pdf documents detailing 1998 restoration, downloadable via the "Documents" gallery above
• Invoices for nearly $10k in work performed in preparation for the sale, downloadable above
• Historic sales documents and info on provenance, downloadable above

Ownership & Provenance Timeline According to 330 GT Registry
 

• 1964 – Delivered new in Viglia, Italy

• 1983–1987 – United States

• 1988 – United States (Mid-America Exotic Motors)

• 1988–1997 – United States

• 1997 – United States

• 1997–1998 – Belgium

• 1998 – Rebodied in Belgium by GK Promotions

• 1998–2007 – France

• 2007 – Monaco

• 2008–2025 – Belgium, Norway, and California