When the final Ferrari 275 left the Maranello production line in 1968, few could have imagined that 33 examples would return nearly six decades later. Yet that’s exactly what happened in early May, when the Legacy Tour 2026 celebrated 60 years since the unveiling of the 275 GTB4 at the Paris Salon de l’Automobile in 1966.

Joined by their 275 GTB and GTS siblings, GTB4s from around the world explored some of Italy’s finest driving roads and most picturesque scenery before parading through Maranello to mark the anniversary in style.

Replacing the 250 GT Lusso at launch in 1964, the 275 GTB represented a major step forward for Ferrari’s road-going grand tourers. Penned by Pininfarina rising star Aldo Brovarone, the berlinetta combined taut proportions with elegant surfacing, its long bonnet, muscular rear haunches and short Kamm tail creating one of the defining silhouettes of the era. Beneath the sculpted bodywork, hand-formed by Scaglietti around a tubular steel chassis, lay Gioachino Colombo’s legendary V12 engine, enlarged to 3.3 litres and producing up to 280 cv in early two-cam form.

Arguably more transformative, however, was the adoption of independent rear suspension in place of a live rear axle, and a rear-mounted transaxle gearbox that delivered significantly improved weight distribution and handling balance.

The pace was intentionally relaxed, creating ample opportunity to appreciate the 275 while enjoying the hospitality and cuisine laid on at various stops along the way. There was peace of mind, too, in the form of the factory technicians on hand to ensure each car performed exactly as intended.

After a third night’s stay in the tranquility of Umbria, the Legacy Tour headed north towards Maranello for its emotional conclusion on Friday. Even in a town synonymous with the Prancing Horse, the arrival of 33 Ferrari 275s made a memorable impression as the convoy entered the factory grounds before parading along Viale Enzo Ferrari.