Lot 351: 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC/4

The 365 GTC/4 was unveiled to the motoring public at the 1971 Geneva Salon as a replacement for the 365 GTC and was offered for sale alongside the Daytona as a still very rapid but more civilised road car. The engine was the Lampredi-designed 4.4 litre V12, producing 320bhp at 6,200rpm and featuring the same four-cam layout as the Daytona with six dual-choke Webbers. Such a high specification made the 365 GTC/4 a very quick car, its all-round independent coil-sprung suspension with telescopic dampers ensuring it also had impeccable road manners. As a car for everyday use the 365 GTC/4 was extremely practical for a Ferrari, with both power steering and air conditioning fitted as standard, not to mention independently-reclining driver and passenger seats. The striking and stylish coachwork was one of Pininfarinas most elegant designs and has proved timeless. Production only lasted for one year; although Ferrari buyers were impressed with the car, it was expensive and came at a time when supercars were suffering from the energy crisis.Chassis number 15999 is one of 500 examples built. Fastidiously maintained, this particular example was delivered new to Italy and has had the benefit of residing in two private Swiss collections over the last two decades. Finished in Blue Chiaro with beige interior, which has had the benefit of being re-trimmed with a new dashboard by marque specialists, Lupi. The car has been described by the vendor as in excellent condition and has covered a mere 48,000 kilometres from new.De couleur bleue, le vendeur dcrit comme tant en excellente condition gnral, avec un intrieur beige en trs bon tat. Immatricule l'origine en Italie, puis proprit de deux collectionneurs Suisses, le compteur totalise seulement 48.000 km.