This is the 1966 Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale “Tre Posti” by Pininfarina. This very special, one of two Ferrari wears Chassis 8971, and is nicknamed “Tre Posti” for its driver-centered, three passenger cabin. Also commonly referred to as the Berlinetta Tre-Posti, this car specifcally is finished in a glamorous shade of ‘Gardenia White’, over an interior filled with Black upholstery, with a distinctive moon roof, and bright red carpets. ‘Tre Posti’ was the result of a collaboration between Enzo Ferrari, Sergio Pininfarina, and Italian-born racecar driver Luigi Chinetti Sr. The 365 P ‘Tre Posti’ was also the first ever mid-engine 12-cylinder Ferrari designed to be used as a road car. In May 1967, Luigi Chinetti Sr. purchased the ‘Tre Posti’ for $21,160. The second chassis was constructed for Fiat head, Gianni Agnelli, and was chassis 8815. This example was finished in metallic grey with a stylish black painted line following along the sides of the vehicle. The two cars differentiated from eachother slightly, but we’re mostly similar overall. Both of the ‘Tre Posti’ examples were designed by Italian automobile designer and previous chief stylist of Carrozzeria Pininfarina (1974-1988), Aldo Brovarone.
How many made? 2, Chassis 8971 (pictured above) and a second car, Chassis 8815, which was constructed for Fiat head Gianni Agnelli.
Engine: Ferrari’s first production car featuring a mid-engined V12! The “Tre Posti” came equipped with a 4.4L, three-carb V-12 engine and featured almost all the internal organs of the Ferrari 365P2 racecar. The car produces 380bhp.
Debut: “Tre Posti” was unveiled at the 53rd International Paris Motor Show as the key Pininfarina show car.
Top speed: “Tre Posti” was known for its great performance, the car had an estimated top speed of 152.2mph, quite speedy for 1966.
0-60mph: The road going “P” car with a sensational three-seat experience has a 0-60mph time of just about 4.9 seconds.
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