Lot 121: 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 Webers. 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 Pininfarina's most elegant designs and has proved timeless. Only 500 examples of the 365 GTC/4 were produced, all of them coupés. Production only lasted for one year.Originally delivered to Switzerland this super very original left hand drive example has covered only 66,000 km in the hands of three owners from new.The current British owner who purchased the car six years ago has spent in excess of £ 15,000 in order to ensure that this models great usability can be exploited at every opportunity. To this end the electrical system has been fully upgraded, an alarm and immobiliser has been fitted as have Kenlowe fans. The breaking system, air conditioning and exhaust system have all been renewed.Finished in Rosso Corsa with a black leather interior the car is in very good order throughout, indeed it has been driven to the sale from the South of France.