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Ferrari 365 GTC/4 1972

Ferrari phased out the 365 GTC in 1969, leaving the company without a luxury two seat coupe in its lineup. Daytona production was progressing, but its Berlinetta characteristics did not satisfy those Ferrari clients in need of a more luxurious grand touring car. Pininfarina and Ferrari stepped into the fray, launching the 365 GTC/4 in March 1971.
The 365 GTC/4 was developed to meet the ever-growing demand among Ferrari’s clientele for high performance automobiles with accommodations for up to four passengers. Its chassis was essentially that of a Daytona, stretched 100 millimeters with a five-speed transmission mounted more conventionally: directly to the engine. The C/4 borrowed the 2+2’s oleo-pneumatic self-leveling rear suspension, presumably to accommodate its owner’s luggage. One very important benefit of the 100-millimeter wheelbase stretch was increased room for taller drivers, a welcome change from the Daytona.

Ferrari 365 GTC/4 1972

Luxuriously equipped, the 365 GTC/4 also came with ZF power steering, a radio, and most also had air conditioning. Pininfarina’s design for the 365 GTC/4 was executed in steel, with pop-up headlights and a low, oval grille. The hood sloped gradually back from the grille to the windshield base, a low profile facilitated by the substitution of the Daytona’s 40 DCN 20 downdrafts with six side-draft Weber carburetors.
This particular U.S.-specification Ferrari 365 GTC/4 was treated to a no-expense-spared restoration costing in excess of $256,000. The car was then sold to the next owner and maintained to concours standards by a respected Boston-area Italian sports car specialist.

Ferrari 365 GTC/4 1972

The previous owner acquired the car in 2001, when it joined his large collection of Ferraris. During the 10-year tenure under his care, it continued to receive fastidious servicing and maintenance by marque specialists. The current owner purchased the car several years ago and maintained the 365 GTC/4 to the highest standards. The restoration is of excellent quality, making this Ferrari one of the finest Ferrari 365 GTC/4s we have ever seen. It would be difficult to imagine a more compelling example of this front-engined V-12 Ferrari GT.