Lot 129: 1968 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2

Ferrari's dominance of the sports car market in the 1960's is legendary. The models produced were ground breaking, elegant and were instant classics even then. Their popularity has only increased with age and the values have continued to rise, gaining the cars iconic status through the World of fine Automobiles. It is the company's foray into the luxury Grand Touring market that is perhaps undervalued in today's market as these cars were equally as exciting and ground braking. For without their conception, modern luxury GT performance cars would have no marker to start from. Keen to fill this spot Ferrari aimed these cars directly at wealthy business men, customers who in fact may have already possessed an existing two seater Ferrari. This style of Grand Tourer started with the 365 Series, introduced in the late 1960's and stayed in production until the early part of the 1970's when it was superseded by the 400 series. The first version was the 365 GT 2+2, was powered by the Columbo designed single overhead cam 4390 cc V-12 engine which breathed through three Weber carburettors and was capable of producing around 300 bhp. This in turn was replaced by the 365 GT4 2+2, the familiar Pininfarina style body staying in production until the final 412 version ceased in 1989. Offered in restored condition this excellent 12 cylinder Ferrari has reputedly covered some 88,000 kms from new, which is certainly low mileage for a car of this type and age. The restoration work which took place in 2003 and 2005 was comprehensive in its detail and focused on all mechanical systems relating to the car including wiring, mechanical work to the engine, drive train and cosmetics including chrome work. The car is described as being in very good condition which has been confirmed in a specialist report from 2005. These ever popular front engined 12 cylinder touring Ferrari's are undoubtedly increasing in value as with all classic examples of the marque.Einer der eleganten und, zumindest in Relation zu anderen Modellen der Marke, praktischen 4 Sitzer Ferrari mit dem klassichen V12 Frontmotor. In den Jahren 2003 und 2005 wurden umfangreiche Arbeiten an diesem 365 GT 2+2 durchgefuehrt, so wurden unter anderem ein Hochleistungskuehler eingebaut, der Kabelbaum im Motorraum wurde teilweise erneuert und der Motor erfuhr im Jahre 2005 eine umfassende Ueberholung, bei der der Motor komplett zerlegt, die Zylinderlaufbuechsen gehohnt, neue Kolben eingesetzt, die Pleuel ausgewinkelt, die Kurbelwelle feingewuchtet und poliert, die Zylinderkoepfe ueberholt, Ventile erneuert, Ventilsitze nachgefraest, diverse Motoranbauteile, Zuendleitungen und Zuendverteiler erneuert und die Bremsleitungen im Motorraum ersetzt. Bei dieser Gelegnheit wurde aucg der Motorraum neu lackiert. Ein Wertgutachten bescheinigt den guten Zustand dieses schnellen Reisewagens.