Though Ferrari earned its reputation on race tracks, its primary
business for customers was building road-going cars. Perhaps no
model better illustrated Enzo Ferrari’s foresight than the 365 line
of grand touring cars produced from the mid-1960s until 1971.
Unlike their GT predecessors, the 365 lineup was further removed
from Ferrari’s competition designs, which meant that it excelled at
its mission of providing a rapid, comfortable way of covering
ground.
The 365 GT 2+2 was penned by Pininfarina. Its long hood hid a
bored-out, 4.4-liter version of the 330 GT’s V-12 rated at 320 hp,
but the biggest news came at the rear where an independent
suspension with Koni shocks provided both a supple ride and curvy
road tenacity to remind buyers of Ferrari’s racing heritage. The
365 GT 2+2 was Ferrari’s strongest seller at the time and it
represents what was nearly the final expression of round headlights
on a Ferrari.
This car was Delivered new in California, as its original “blue
plates” indicate, it was originally painted grey with a black
interior. Today, it’s a more traditional Ferrari Rosso Corsa, the
result of a color change early on, and it retains a black leather
interior. Chromed wire wheels are period correct outside, while a
Blaupunkt AM/SW/FM radio inside continues the vintage theme.
Recently, This Ferrari has benefitted from an extensive
service on its original engine in August and September of 2016 The
work was completed by Mr. Patric Soares, a well known Ferrari
Mechanic in South Florida and owner of Fiorano Motor Sports. It
included the rebuilt/refurbishing and tuning of the Weber
carburetors, servicing the shocks, as well as replacing the engine
oil, gearbox oil and other liquids. In addition, the air
conditioning was serviced, the battery was replaced and the horn
was fixed. Underneath, the 365 GT 2+2 received new rear shocks and
bushings.
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