Ferrari 365 GTC/4 - 1973
Chassis n° 16287
The Chantilly Sale
Bonhams
Sold for € 189.750
Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille
Château de Chantilly
Chantilly
France - Frankrijk
September 2017
'Each new Ferrari model brings some noteworthy advance over previous ones. The GTC/4's is mechanical refinement. Less mechanical thrash comes through from the engine room than in any previous Ferrari, and the controls are smoother and lighter than ever, making the car deliciously easy to drive well. And the lack of mechanical clatter does not deprive us of entertainment; there's just the right amount of purr from the four tailpipes, and when working hard in its upper rev range the engine sings the familiar and beautiful V12 song.' - Road & Track.
A short-lived interim model that bridged the gap between production of the 365GT 2+2 and 365GT4 2+2, the 365GTC/4 was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1971. A contemporary of the awe-inspiring Daytona, the 365GTC/4 used a similar chassis and a wet-sump version of the former's 4,390cc four-cam V12 in a slightly lower - 320bhp - state of tune, which was coupled to a conventional five-speed gearbox rather than the Daytona's transaxle. Cylinder heads revised to accommodate side-draught carburettors enabled stylist Pininfarina to achieve an elegant, low profile bonnet line. 'In all, a graceful, clean and understated design with subtleties one discovers only by looking it over carefully. One might say this model is a Ferrari for the mature enthusiast,' observed R&T.
Altogether more civilised and easy to drive than the heavy Daytona, the rapid 365GTC/4 came with ZF power steering and servo-assisted brakes as standard, the option of air conditioning, and an especially luxurious interior featuring individual reclining front seats and occasional rear seats. In spite of the increasing emphasis on refinement, the 365GTC/4 gave nothing away to its rivals in the performance stakes, racing through the standing quarter mile in under 16 seconds on its way to a top speed in excess of 150mph. By the time the model was withdrawn in October 1972, production had totalled only 500 units, making the 365GTC/4 eminently collectible today.
The example offered here, chassis number '16287', is one of the last Ferrari 365GTC/4s built out of a total of 500 cars. This car is the 495th in the production sequence, and caries Pininfarina body number '492'. It was delivered new to the official Ferrari importer, Charles Pozzi in Levallois-Perret, France together with '16289', they are said to be the two last cars of the series to be delivered. This is a desirable European version, manufactured in left-hand drive configuration with instruments in km/h. The first owner, Mr Parret of Val de Marne, France, took delivery on 24th April 1974. The history file contains a copy of the Ferrari Warranty Card confirming the car was finished in Blu Ribot and delivered new to Mr Parret via Pozzi; and a copy of the Pozzi 'fiche de contrôle', which shows that the car was delivered with yellow fog lamps (obligatory in France).
The Ferrari is believed to have stayed in France, passing through the hands of several careful owners in Saone et Loire, Haute-Loire, and later Haut-Rhin. This information and early history has been traced with the help of Mr Marc Rabineau, to whom Bonhams extends its sincere thanks. The car is believed to have stayed in France until the current owner bought it in Monaco in 2009. The beautiful Bleu Ribot colour has faded slightly over the years but still presents very well, while the beautifully preserved beige leather interior appears totally original and in good condition.
Ferrari 365 GTC/4 - 1973
Chassis n° 16287
The Chantilly Sale
Bonhams
Sold for € 189.750
Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille
Château de Chantilly
Chantilly
France - Frankrijk
September 2017
'Each new Ferrari model brings some noteworthy advance over previous ones. The GTC/4's is mechanical refinement. Less mechanical thrash comes through from the engine room than in any previous Ferrari, and the controls are smoother and lighter than ever, making the car deliciously easy to drive well. And the lack of mechanical clatter does not deprive us of entertainment; there's just the right amount of purr from the four tailpipes, and when working hard in its upper rev range the engine sings the familiar and beautiful V12 song.' - Road & Track.
A short-lived interim model that bridged the gap between production of the 365GT 2+2 and 365GT4 2+2, the 365GTC/4 was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1971. A contemporary of the awe-inspiring Daytona, the 365GTC/4 used a similar chassis and a wet-sump version of the former's 4,390cc four-cam V12 in a slightly lower - 320bhp - state of tune, which was coupled to a conventional five-speed gearbox rather than the Daytona's transaxle. Cylinder heads revised to accommodate side-draught carburettors enabled stylist Pininfarina to achieve an elegant, low profile bonnet line. 'In all, a graceful, clean and understated design with subtleties one discovers only by looking it over carefully. One might say this model is a Ferrari for the mature enthusiast,' observed R&T.
Altogether more civilised and easy to drive than the heavy Daytona, the rapid 365GTC/4 came with ZF power steering and servo-assisted brakes as standard, the option of air conditioning, and an especially luxurious interior featuring individual reclining front seats and occasional rear seats. In spite of the increasing emphasis on refinement, the 365GTC/4 gave nothing away to its rivals in the performance stakes, racing through the standing quarter mile in under 16 seconds on its way to a top speed in excess of 150mph. By the time the model was withdrawn in October 1972, production had totalled only 500 units, making the 365GTC/4 eminently collectible today.
The example offered here, chassis number '16287', is one of the last Ferrari 365GTC/4s built out of a total of 500 cars. This car is the 495th in the production sequence, and caries Pininfarina body number '492'. It was delivered new to the official Ferrari importer, Charles Pozzi in Levallois-Perret, France together with '16289', they are said to be the two last cars of the series to be delivered. This is a desirable European version, manufactured in left-hand drive configuration with instruments in km/h. The first owner, Mr Parret of Val de Marne, France, took delivery on 24th April 1974. The history file contains a copy of the Ferrari Warranty Card confirming the car was finished in Blu Ribot and delivered new to Mr Parret via Pozzi; and a copy of the Pozzi 'fiche de contrôle', which shows that the car was delivered with yellow fog lamps (obligatory in France).
The Ferrari is believed to have stayed in France, passing through the hands of several careful owners in Saone et Loire, Haute-Loire, and later Haut-Rhin. This information and early history has been traced with the help of Mr Marc Rabineau, to whom Bonhams extends its sincere thanks. The car is believed to have stayed in France until the current owner bought it in Monaco in 2009. The beautiful Bleu Ribot colour has faded slightly over the years but still presents very well, while the beautifully preserved beige leather interior appears totally original and in good condition.