The Ferrari 275 GTS Pininfarina Spider occupies a precise and unrepeatable position in the marque's history: an open grand tourer that combined a 3.3-litre Colombo V12 with engineering advances Ferrari had never offered on a road car before. This 1:18 die-cast by KK Scale replicates a specific, well-documented example — the Green Metallic car owned by Jay Kay, frontman of Jamiroquai and one of Britain's most seriously regarded classic Ferrari collectors.
A Ferrari First: Independent Rear Suspension and the Transaxle V12
Unveiled at the 1964 Paris Salon, the 275 series was the first Ferrari road car to combine fully independent rear suspension with a rear-mounted five-speed transaxle gearbox — a layout that transformed the balance and feel of the car. The GTS variant used a single-overhead-camshaft 3286 cc V12 fed by three Weber 40DCZ6 carburettors, producing approximately 260 hp at 7000 rpm. Production ran through 1966, with exactly 200 examples of the GTS bodied by Pininfarina, distinguishing it from both the 275 GTB coupe and the bespoke NART Spider.
Jay Kay — Jason Kay, lead vocalist of Jamiroquai — has built a collection of significant Ferraris documented across publications including evo magazine. His 275 GTS, finished in a period-correct Green Metallic, is among the cars that have been photographed and written about in the automotive press. The green metallic was a factory colour option for the 275 GTS production run, making this example both provenance-rich and visually distinct in any collection otherwise dominated by Rosso Corsa. The combination of a 200-unit production total and a named original owner gives this particular car — and its replica — a narrative weight that plain-specification models rarely carry.
KK Scale's 1:18 Die-Cast Interpretation
KK Scale produces this Ferrari 275 GTS Pininfarina Spider as a sealed die-cast metal model at 1:18. Die-cast construction gives the piece genuine heft and allows the Green Metallic finish to be applied with the kind of depth that resin or plastic alternatives rarely match at this scale. KK Scale specialises in accessible, well-proportioned 1:18 die-cast releases covering road cars that mainstream manufacturers overlook, and the 275 GTS represents exactly the sort of coachbuilt rarity that suits their catalogue.
In the Display Cabinet
The Green Metallic colour sets this model apart on any shelf and makes it an immediate counterpoint to the red and yellow Ferraris that typically populate a 1:18 Ferrari collection. It pairs naturally with the 275 GTB coupe — the closed sibling from the same 1964–1966 generation — or with open Pininfarina-bodied Ferraris such as the 330 GTS and the 250 GT Cabriolet. Collectors focused on celebrity provenance will also find it a strong companion piece to other documented Jay Kay Ferraris at the same scale.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ferrari 275 GTS, and how does it differ from the 275 GTB?
The 275 GTS is the open spider variant of Ferrari's 275 series, introduced at the 1964 Paris Salon and built until 1966 in a run of 200 examples, all bodied by Pininfarina. It uses a single-cam V12 rather than the twin-cam unit found in later 275 GTB iterations, and prioritises open-air grand touring over the GTB's more performance-focused character.
Why is the 275 series significant in Ferrari's history?
The 275 was the first Ferrari road car to feature fully independent rear suspension combined with a rear-mounted five-speed transaxle gearbox — a technical milestone that fundamentally improved the car's weight distribution and dynamic balance.
Whose car does this model represent?
This model replicates the Green Metallic Ferrari 275 GTS owned by Jay Kay, frontman of Jamiroquai. His ownership of the car has been covered in automotive publications including evo magazine.
Who makes this 1:18 model and what material is it made from?
The model is produced by KK Scale and is constructed in die-cast metal at a scale of 1:18.
