Vehicle Description
The formula for a great grand tourer is a combination of
long-legged power, comfort, and an engine in the front with power
to the rear wheels. Providing for a sense of confidence in a
never-ending journey to destinations beyond the horizon. Doing all
of this in style, with flare, and a visceral additive to call the
journey perfect is where Ferrari has completed their finest work
over the years. Hailed as the luxury variant of the Daytona by
many, the 365 GTC/4 provides sensible and purposeful changes over
the Daytona such as power steering, electric windows, AC, +2
seating in the back and updated rear suspension to name a few.
The example on offer, Chassis # 15641 is a US-Production example
sold new by famed Ferrari concessioner Chinetti-Garthwaite Imports,
Inc. Algar Enterprises delivered 15641, as recorded on the original
warranty paperwork and MSO, first to Autohaus, Inc of MA who
delivered it to it's first owner, Branded Liquors of Westwood MA on
October 3rd 1973. The original color was Silver, and the selling
price was $27,250. While exact early history remains unknown,
service records from SF Restoration of CT pickup in 1994 during
ownership of a Mr. Sherban, also of CT. The mileage at this time
was just over 49,000 and it appears that the car was serviced with
SF Restoration through 1997/1998. During which time a wide variety
of items were tended to. Including a transmission rebuild, cooling
system and suspension rebuilds as well as the brakes, all detailed
in copies of the invoices.
Shortly after the car made it's way to CA where it was under the
care of known Ferrari enthusiast Bryant Kreaden before passing to
Heritage Classics in West Hollywood whereby in late 2004 the car
was acquired by its current collector owner. The mileage at this
time was recorded as 51,411. Upon receiving the car in NJ the owner
had some minor service items tended to including some work on the
fuel system, 2 new tires etc... Over the years it was seldom used
with a mere 939 miles added to the odometer since 2004. From 2004
to current it was however run regularly and driven sparingly for
the purposes of keeping it as a running driving example.
While the car may have needs mechanically to bring it back to a
reliable grand tourer in "turn-key" status, it does show strong
fundamentals of a good example. Having never been hit or rusty to
our knowledge, retaining a highly original preserved interior and
in running driving condition without major faults. 365 GTC/4's come
in many different conditions from project to restored. This is a
car that provides a strong basis to be driven and enjoyed with
servicing, or (against our opinion) the basis for a
straight-forward restoration. A genuine old Ferrari with loads of
desirable patina and a bright future for enjoyment and
investment.
Included in the sale are a jack bag with accessories, spare, a
manual and copies of original documents and service records.
