For Sale: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 in Chicago, Illinois

OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE THROUGHOUT1 OF AS FEW AS 500 PRODUCEDLONG-TERM SINGLE-COLLECTOR CARECA CAR FROM NEW TO 2000ICONIC FACTORY-SPECIFIED ROSSO PAINT BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR & RED CARPETING320 HP DOHC 4.4L V-12 ENGINESIX TWIN-CHOKE WEBER CARBURETORS5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOXPOWER STEERING & A/CBORRANI WIRE-SPOKE WHEELSFASTIDIOUSLY MAINTAINEDINCLUDES FACTORY BOOKS/MANUALSDOCUMENTED IN 365 GTC/4 REGISTRYFORMER MULTIPLE FCA AWARD WINNERBEAUTIFUL & ENJOYABLE CLASSIC V-12 FERRARIREADY TO OWN, DISPLAY & ENJOY! Conceived and built as the replacement for both the four-seat 365 GT 2+2, Ferrari's beautifully styled 365 GTC/4 debuted at Geneva in 1971. A somewhat roomier Grand Touring companion to the 365 GTB/4 "Daytona", the 365 GTC/4 featured sleek bodywork, styled and rendered in steel by Pininfarina, Ferrari's longstanding coachbuilder. The basic 4.4-liter DOHC V-12 engine of the 365 GTC/4 was shared with the "Daytona," but equipped with different cylinder heads, wet-sump lubrication, slightly lowered compression, and six side-draft Weber carburetors. Unlike the transaxle-equipped "Daytona," the five-speed manual gearbox of the 365 GTC/4 was conventionally mounted in unit with the engine. Despite its Grand Touring mission in contrast to the harder-edged 365 GTB/4 "Daytona," the 365 GTC/4 offered performance closely approaching its vaunted stablemate, with 0-to-60 mph acceleration in the 6-second range and a top speed over 150 mph. Topping the Ferrari road-car line when new, the 365 GTC/4 was priced slightly higher than the "Daytona" and was very popular with Ferrari buyers. The 365 GTC/4 delivers a highly enjoyable driving experience and is regarded as "the civilized brother to the Daytona" due to its standard power steering, civilized road manners, and, quite likely, the best air-conditioning system Ferrari offered at that time. The 365 GTC/4 was produced for just two years 1971 and 1972, with as few as 500 examples manufactured in total and just 180 for the United States, according to Ferrari marque experts. Numbered 15759 and listed in Hilary A. Raab's Ferrari Serial Numbers Part I, this 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 is a later-production, original U.S. model, produced in June 1972, delivered new to U.S. West Coast Ferrari distributor William Harrah's Modern Classic Motors of Reno, Nevada, and sold new in California. Finished in its factory-specified Rosso (Red) paint over Black leather upholstery, 15759 is complemented by a Black dash and matching console, with Red carpeting. The vehicle was selectively restored as required, including one high-quality repaint that was applied by the late 1990s/early 2000s. When Ferrari expert Michael Sheehan inspected the vehicle in 2004, its front-seat upholstery and carpets were replaced. Completing the 365 GTC/4 is a beautiful set of five Borrani wire-spoke wheels mounting period type Michelin XWX radial tires. A California car from new until it was purchased by the current owner circa 2000, this 365 GTC/4 migrated to Florida and then Arizona briefly in 2004 before returning to California. Under the current owner, it has been a treasured long-term part of his private collection, carefully kept in climate-controlled storage. Painstaking maintenance has been performed, virtually regardless of cost, including rebuilding of the engine and gearbox, installation of a new clutch, flywheel resurfacing, rebuilding of the differential, restoration of the driveshaft, correct cadmium plating of numerous parts, and installation of a new steering box. Other work included rebuilding the starter and alternator, cooling and air conditioning maintenance, installation of cadmium-plated braided oil lines, installation of a complete new exhaust system, including jet-coated exhaust manifolds. All six Weber carburetors were rebuilt, and new ignition wires were fitted. Other items included installation of new engine mounts and a new battery, wheel alignment, and the many miscellaneous items that set this 365 GTC/4 apart from the rest.    In Ferrari Club of America (FCA) judging, 15759 was shown at the Monterey, California International Ferrari Concours, where it earned the Coppa Bella Macchina and Platino (Platinum) awards. Offered with only an approximate 35,100 miles of use and accompanied by its factory-issued books/manuals, this outstanding 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 is rare, beautiful, and ready to be enjoyed and appreciated by a discerning new owner. Contact us today for viewing arrangements, full details, and get ready to add this 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 to your collection!