1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2
Chassis No. 13659
One of only 809 Examples Produced
European Version Sold New in Rome, Italy
Originally Delivered in Stunning Azzurro Hyperion over Nero
Interior
Includes Marcel Massini History Report and Recent Service
Records
The Ultimate Gentleman's Grand Tourer Front Engine V12
Ideal Example for use in Tours, Rallies, and Comfortable Vintage
Drives
At the time of its introduction, the 365 GT 2+2 represented
significant advances for Ferrari, particularly their 2+2 models.
The combination of independent suspension all around for the first
time on a 2+2 model and the new torque tube arrangement made the
cars quieter, more comfortable, and more capable than ever before.
The inclusion of additional convenience and luxury features further
enhanced the car's comfort, with standardized power steering and
air conditioning. The familiar front-mounted 4.4 liter V12 and
attractive Pininfarina styling ensured that the car retained all of
the traditional positive Ferrari traits, ensuring an authentic
vintage Ferrari experience and an excellent value compared to other
front-engined V12 Ferraris from the same period. In all, just 800
examples were built, making these cars quite rare as well.
This car was completed in September of 1970 and was originally
light blue metallic. It was sold new by Dino Ravasio & Sons, the
Ferrari concessionaire in Verona, Italy, to its first owner, Melzi
S.p.A. of Rome. The car was serviced at the Ferrari factory in
November of 1970 and June of 1971, and was exported to the United
States some point after that, it was repainted red along the way.
The car was still red when it was sold by Motorcar Gallery in 2012,
and had a quality repaint in Blue Scozia (Dark Blue) since then. A
compression check performed in early 2015 indicated compression
figures of 145 to 155 psi on all 12 cylinders. In April-May of
2015, the car received some work by Ferrari expert Patrick Ottis,
who sorted some electrical issues and replaced the clutch cable.
The engine is a correct type #245 365GT unit. We do know the
whereabouts of the original block and it is available for purchase,
we can pass that information along.
The car makes a strong cosmetic impression with a straight and
solid body and good fitment. The paintwork was done to high
standards with a nice even finish and good gloss. The bright work
is in good overall condition, with just minor surface scratches.
The Borrani wire wheels are nicely polished and wear Michelin XWX
tires.
The interior is also in very good condition. The leather appears to
have been recently replaced and is in great shape. The carpets are
similarly nice, as are the remaining upholstered areas such as the
dashboard, center console, and door panels. The instruments and
switches are in excellent shape. The wood is generally in good
shape, with a few minor blemishes. The steering wheel was
refinished at some point and shows minor blemishes to the wood. The
headliner is correct and in very good condition. The engine
compartment is clean and well-detailed. Its appearance is generally
correct with wrinkle finish to the valve covers and airbox, as well
as correct decals and airbox keepers. The brake booster has the
correct decal and has been finished in black. trunk has been
retrimmed with new carpet and the spare is a Campagnolo alloy
wheel. The underside has been detailed and is impressive and shows
that of a well-cared for car.
This is a great opportunity to acquire a very nice driver level
2+2. The car runs and drives well and provides all the definitive
elements of the classic Ferrari experience at a considerably lower
cost than most vintage Ferraris. It is certainly among the last of
the classic front-engined V12 Ferraris that remains remotely
affordable, but values have increased significantly in recent
years, as they have for all classic twelve cylinder Ferraris. It
comes with invoices for recent work by Patrick Ottis as well as a
recorded history report.
Of Note: Headlight, High beam, Turn signals , Horn, Wipers, Radio,
Antenna, Break lights are all working as they should.
$212,500.00
Offers Invited
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department at (281) 497-1000 or
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