Ferrari built just six examples of the 275 GTB/C — the Competizione variant of the 275 GTB — in 1966, making it one of the most coveted front-engined GT cars in auction history. CMC now renders this singular machine as a 1:18 die-cast model, finished in Rosso Corsa and catalogued as M-210. It occupies a defined place in any serious Ferrari collection: precise enough in detail to convey the competition specification, rare enough in subject matter to stand apart from mainstream 1960s Ferrari releases.
Ferrari's Last Front-Engined Competition GT
The 275 GTB/C was developed by Ferrari and coachbuilder Scaglietti as a homologation GT racer. All six chassis — numbered 09015, 09017, 09019, 09021, 09023, and 09055 — were completed in 1966. The bodywork used thinner-gauge aluminium than the standard GTB/4, front and rear tracks were widened, and a dry-sump lubrication system replaced the standard wet-sump arrangement. The engine remained the Colombo-derived 3286 cc twin-cam V12, fed by six Weber 40DCN carburettors, producing in excess of 280 bhp in standard tune and more in full competition preparation.
Privateers, Le Mans, and the End of an Era
Ferrari delivered all six GTB/C chassis directly to private customers. The GTB/C competed at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans and also appeared at the 1966 Targa Florio. Historically, the car marks the end of Ferrari's front-engined GT racing lineage: after the GTB/C, the marque's competition GT programme moved entirely to mid-engined architecture. Real-world auction values for surviving examples have exceeded ten million US dollars.
CMC M-210: Die-Cast at 1:18
CMC — Classic Model Cars — has built its reputation on 1:18 die-cast models that incorporate photo-etched and turned metal components alongside conventional pressings, producing a level of surface fidelity that suits museum-quality display. The M-210 replicates the 275 GTB/C in die-cast metal, capturing the competition-specification bodywork and the period-correct Borrani wire wheel design associated with these cars. The Rosso Corsa finish is consistent with the most documented and visually recognised examples of the GTB/C.
Frequently asked questions
How many Ferrari 275 GTB/C cars were actually built?
Exactly six, all completed in 1966 by Ferrari and Scaglietti. Their chassis numbers are 09015, 09017, 09019, 09021, 09023, and 09055.
Did any 275 GTB/C race at Le Mans?
Yes. The GTB/C competed at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. The GTB/C also competed at the 1966 Targa Florio.
What material is the CMC 1:18 model made from?
Die-cast metal, with CMC's characteristic use of photo-etched and turned metal detail components.
Why is the 275 GTB/C significant in Ferrari history?
It was the last front-engined GT car Ferrari homologated for competition. After the six GTB/C chassis, the marque's racing GT programme moved entirely to mid-engined cars.
