Tom Talks: Ferrari 275 GTB/4

On this episode we talk about a fantastic Ferrari 275 GTB/4 that we've just purchased, a car that Tom has pursued for over 10 years!
It's a very special car, Ex Eric Clapton and the only example delivered new in Verde Pino.
Apologies in advance for Tom's enthusiasm, a Ferrari 275 is a car we're very fond of here and you'll see his excitement talking about a car that he's been trying to buy for so long!
Click on www.tomhartleyjnr.com/current... to get a feel for other cars we currently have in stock. Although we always have many cars that we don't publicly market for sale!

[@Harryjones05]

Simply one of the most beautiful cars ever made....

[@ericheine2414]

The first time I sat in one I was seventeen years old it was 1976. I remember opening the door as though it were a jewelry box. The door closed the same way with the distinctive little click of perfection. I remember the smell of the interior. The smell of leather, and there was a slight little smell of petrol, and a little scent of jute. I remember holding the steering wheel with my left hand and placing my right hand on the shifter. Looking over the gauges and imagining what it would be like to drive. Next to it was parked a 1972 365. I tried it on. The styling and the interior of the 275 was more appealing. I was givin my choice between the two cars by my wealthy girlfriend. She said "I'd like to buy you a car for your birthday." There was something in the way that she said it that made me say you "no thank you." Maybe it was the idea that I make a lousy house pet. There was something else. I wanted what the Ferrari stands for as a man. I don't think that's something somebody can give you. I wanted to achieve it on my own. I worked on Ferraris. I still dream of having one of my own. I still believe that the car represents a symbol of one's personal commitment to excellence. A Ferrari is more than a car. I want what a Ferrari represents. The young man's dreams, don't let someone take that from you. That's what makes a Ferrari so valuable. Someday..

[@gentnextdoor]

My friend you totally get it, once Ferrari gets in your blood that’s it. It’s more than cars and racing it’s a way of life. I hope you own yours one day!

[@johnprince5931]

You did well to have a sit in one 5yrs before it came out 👍

[@Pyotr_Velikiy]

Such a knowledgeable and passionate chap. A very beautiful and significant car, a colour change to Verde Pino to come full circle and it would make a new owner very proud indeed.

[@storyteller1749]

Just that it was once Clapton's Ferrari is enough for me. And I agree...it should go back to its original color. Beautiful automobile.

[@tomblatch1594]

Really enjoy these videos Tom - an 'on the road' element or even a start up would elevate them to another level!

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

So interesting, thanks. These videos remind me of the 'Supercars I Have Known' stories in the short lived magazine Supercar Classics. I had every magazine and it was the first thing I read when I got them.

[@acskls]

Fabulous video. I love hearing your stories about your cars. I'm also impressed with your Ferrari knowledge. One of the best youtube channels out there 👍 Keep up the good work.

[@yippeethreeeight]

This is, by far, the most beautiful Ferrari ever built.

[@slytherben]

Mic was perfect, enjoyed your passion in this one

[@gavinhall6082]

These videos as absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for making them.

[@patrickmcbride9323]

Such a massive inspiration to all us car dealers. Honest, original and passionate- could anyone ask for anything more? Huge congratulations on the purchase. Massive role model 😃

[@jonathanrath2627]

Congrats on the car and thank you for sharing / educating. Gorgeous.

[@davidelliott1396]

Timeless is the best way to describe this car stunning congrats Tom

[@gregtoth4497]

Might need a mic cover (the fluffy type) to mitigate your breathing sounds and the echo. Otherwise, amazing story and car.

[@toivonencresto]

No, breathing sound it’s perfect for a vintage Car 🥇

[@keithsclassicgarage1133]

Glad to hear you got it! I am happy to have my Mondial QV too. Great video!

[@craigyirush3492]

Who’d change the colour of this? Love that original green.

[@davidfoster1762]

Possibly the same person who put chrome wire wheels on......

[@jonaskenneth692]

pro tip : watch movies on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@hughzev2336]

@Jonas Kenneth yup, been using flixzone for years myself :)

[@stephenhenion8304]

The Eric Clapton!! Hmmm... very cool history. I like!!

[@ericheine2414]

George Harrison and Eric Clapton were very close. This concerned cars, guitars, women, and chocolate. That might be George Harrison's old car. Ask Eric Clapton. Eric has seven Roy Brizio street rods. Jeff Beck has three Brizio street rods. Clapton is a real car boy, and he likes to play foosball. Call David Catalini at Brizio street rods in South San Francisco. Ask him to ask Eric Clapton if that Ferrari is the same Ferrari that George Harrison had. David has had repeated conversations with Eric Clapton concerning the cars that Roy brizio built for Eric Clapton..David would probably feel comfortable calling Eric Clapton up and talking to him. I think I've heard this story before. You might want to check it out. That would make that car a serious part of rock memorabilia. Good luck.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Great video, i love hearing the history of these cars, perhaps it would be an idea to put the chassis number in the video title and description so your videos will be found by the next owners for many years to come.

[@daveybaby10]

Brilliant video tom,love this type of content well done.truly a brilliant example of a stunning car

[@trevnicholl3586]

Great video, thank you for the insight Tom

[@Simon-du7yx]

Stunning car! Congratulations on finally securing it

[@jonathanhammond3748]

Great video, thank you very much! Wonderful insights.

[@johnmorrison27]

Fantastic car amazing story, once again thank you for sharing 👍👍👍

[@sevesellors2831]

Great video, great history, beautiful car.

[@rickden8362]

Someone one also changed the original stock steel knock-off wheels that came stock on the 4 valve that where the better wheel. They were lighter and stronger and stayed in balance MUCH longer

[@bondy284]

Brilliant video👏👏👏. I love the current colour though. Keep the videos coming🇦🇺

[@thejonathanrath]

Beauty. Verde Pino needs to be put back on sir.

[@petermcelvogue7521]

What a fantastic colour to start with Verde Pinot (green). It may have been changed because green is typically associated with bad luck. And maybe one of the previous owners was a little superstitious. But overall what an absolutely fantastic car with great provenance.👌👍

[@wallyr.7854]

Simply beautiful, bravo, bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@massimilianomicor8775]

Gorgeous story and details! Thank you so much Tom, you' re a real expert Gentleman!

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

Well done!

[@royd72]

Yes Tom, smashed it again, next please 👌

[@jonathangalloway6796]

Another very good and informative video! Very much appreciated Tom 👍 👍 🤜 🤜 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇮🇹

[@trevorleggo1777]

Agreed Verde Pinot looks superb...

starting to appreciate their design since I've seen one this year in St Moritz

[@elmadi7391]

I love the story , thanks 🙏

[@Redducati1199]

Absolutely stunning car.

[@fairwoodbuilding7373]

Another great film, thank you

[@sandyvalentin3072]

Tom.. We need more videos like Harry Garage and Ian Tyrrell’s Classic and Jay Leno you guys are the best on KZbin

[@waynemarlow8157]

That's stunning...Next to a DB4gt Zagato..probably the best looking GT ever?

[@Zilla__man]

I thought the four cams came with alloy wheels because the borrani wire wheels couldn't handle the power?

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

I share your passion for these late 275s. Is it going back to verde pino?

[@stephenhenion8304]

Did you find any guitar picks under the front seat?

[@gregijzendoorn1752]

Great video Tom, Enjoy them everytime here in the Netherlands.

[@jaygreen5007]

my favorite Ferrari

[@artgreen6915]

Very nice GTB4. I just don't quite follow the pride in 'getting the deal done' when apparently happy to sell the next week. You want to buy the car for years having previously got close, but if it sells on immediately then hey ho no sleep lost??

[@rogerbeaudoin6604]

Is the car more valuable with the original Campagnolo alloys or the Borrani wires?

[@simonchaddock3694]

A lovely car

[@andrewstorm8240]

Great car

[@miamimo70]

Verde Pino is green, should have kept it

[@brianiswrong]

Were the resprays on it total (or the engine bay,striped doors etc) or just the body and door shuts? Let's assume to return it to its original colour will require a full strip and rebuild Inc,engine and trans out. It is surely worth the circa £300'000 to do this,if not to add £300'000 to the asking price,but to give it back it's USP and ensure a good sale and useful contacts and possible new clients

[@philcopson3900]

If this would-be hustler "bryan" knew half as much as he pretends, he would know that (A) it can't possibly cost £300,000 to repaint any car, and (B) you don't need to pull the engine to do a colour change, as Ferrari engine-bays are satin black and not body colour..... This is what makes it so simple to do and why so many have colour changes throughout their life.

[@Marthaviews]

A beautiful 275 GTB4 and l would wait 10 years for it too. They just dont make them like that anymore.

[@studiolezard]

It's hard to believe anyone would change the colour.

[@davidfoster1762]

Is that steering wheel correct ?

[@mosca3289]

I like it much better in green with alloys.

[@Ex-Pear-Rocker]

Please please please make a video on your McLaren F1 long tail. 🤞🤞

[@alrightdave6135]

Tom is so much more classy than his brother

[@julian987r4]

More boot lid scratches no doubt.

[@lovepajamas1482]

One of my favourite cars

[@rodikaya5692]

Is this Carl Hartley’s older brother?

[@waynemarlow8157]

.. Ali 6 carb GTB/4 in black!

[@tomschnabel6146]

my dad bought two at the same time. Burgundy one with borranis the silver one with wheels like the green one here. he sold the Silver one. I drove the burgundy car once. We had some nice cars in the family and i had to detail all of them as a child slave. tomschnabel.com/2014/03/me-my-dad-and-cars/

[@InspirationSessions]

I know the 275GTB/4 is a stone-cold classic but I've never entirely liked its shape compared with 250GT predecessors.

[@danielfricker2590]

Dont mean to be picky but at 5.30 you say it's the only car and then immediately say another was delivered to george Harrison. Can you clarify?

[@msrx8ajr]

Daniel Fricker Harrison car is presumed destroyed

[@Memovox]

Nah.. The "ultimate iteration" is the NART Spyder.

[@jon4539]

Worth about 30k in today's market

[@sp4604]

a supermodel on wheels

[@westoncharm7467]

I'm surprised that you haven't branched out to America.

[@dimi911]

So how come lack of service history is no problem when you rave about it on other cars/videos? Not to mention wrong colour and steering on the wrong side (to the purist, classic italian car should be LHD).

[@jharris947]

My exact thoughts...Why is he raving so much about a non original colour, resprayed car with piss poor service history?

[@dimi911]

@@jharris947 because that's what dealers do when they're trying to flog their cars. If it was your car you're trying to sell to them, good luck!

[@jctothel]

Prodooced

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

Who's Noo? 19,000 miles from Noo?

[@davidviner4932]

It's been resprayed, nah lost it's interest from me, mucked about with

[@vivianvaldi7871]

Cute but slow, low pace : on roads with curves you're like with a cooper S. You're under a 70's Ford Escort RS 1600... On straights you're better. Serious heavy understeering competitor... that is if you're ever so strange to drive ur "investment" over 120 km/h.

[@themadplotter]

George and Eric, sharing wives and had the same car, hilarious.

[@leeparker8926]

This is must the epitome of style and then the presenter says it anyway they dont come any better than this maybe the muira the dino everything the Italians do whether its clothes dark haired olive skinned beauties shoes, there cities oozes style

[@ralphthomas7868]

It's sinfull

[@philcopson3900]

Well - perhaps you could describe the interior as "noo" - alternatively, you could learn to speak basic English and describe it as "new" ? This vid is just some merchant hustling his wares and hoping to make a few tens of thousands by blathering on about it - never even drives it.... Similarly - don't bother watching the one with JayKay and some jack-the-lad wannabe money-grubber out in his 275 GTB together - first question is "How much is it worth ?", second question is "How much did you pay for it ?" - zip about the car. To see a 275 GTB owned by somebody who actually loves the thing, has owned it for decades, drives it instead of posing with it, and thoroughly deserves his good fortune - take a look at "Ferrari 275 GTB Skip Barber" instead.