Introduced at the March 1971 Geneva Motor Show, the Ferrari 365 GTC/4 was derived from the
chassis of the 365GTB/4 Daytona of 1968. The engine was similar to the 4,390cc DOHC V12 of the
Daytona, but new heads and a lower compression ratio of 8.8:1 lowered brake horsepower to 340,
slightly less for emissions-controlled American cars. Six side-draft Weber 38 DCOE carburetors fueled
the engine, which used wet sump lubrication.

Penned by Filippo Sapino of Pininfarina, the 365 GTC/4 marked a sharp change in design ideology for
Ferrari. Gone were the traditional swooping 1960s lines and chrome bumpers of the 365 GT 2+2; in
came the sharp-edged fastback profile of the 365 GTC/4 and 365 GTB Daytona.

Under their similar silhouettes, however, the differences between the Daytona and 365 GTC/4 are
notable. Whereas the Daytona was a hard-edged two-seater, the GTC/4 was aimed at enthusiasts who
desired a softer grand tourer for travelling long distances. As such, power steering was installed as
standard, spring rates were softened, and the transaxle gearbox installation was dropped in favor of a
conventional five speed layout with an easier Borg and Beck clutch. On the inside, air conditioning was
fitted as standard, and the cabin was adorned with swathes of leather and a new instrument cluster.
Foldable rear seats complemented the already generous luggage space.

The 365 GTC/4 handling has been described as “phenomenal” even with the tire technology of the
time. Brakes, 11-plus-inch ventilated discs all around, are similarly up to the task.
Just 505 GTC/4s were built from 1971 to 1973. Just 180 of these were destined for the United States.
Road & Track called it a graceful, clean and understated design.  It is all that and more.

This car:

There are many levels of descriptions given to special vintage sports cars.  You might call a running, driving car with poor cosmetics needing potentially mechanical upgrades.  “A driver needing upgrades”, whereas a presentable car in running and driving order may be called a “driver quality” or “good” car.  A car with outstanding cosmetics maintained through the years, ready to use, and potentially show could be called a great car.  Probably followed only by a car that has been freshly, completely restored suitable best for concourse show and not to be driven for fear of devaluing the vehicle.  Using this basic analysis, the car offered is a great car.

Interior is very well restored and remains in sumptuous condition in Saddle Pumpkin color.  All instruments, console, features look virtually as new.  Exterior finish remains a very high quality with nary a blemish in sight.  Motor compartment presents very well.  The car shall be called ready to use and tour.  To ensure this, the car is in process of a new stainless exhaust replacement, installation of new Michelin XWX tires, full fluid change, tune up, and original currently functioning A/C with new lines.  Refrigerant to be evacuated and replaced.

Conservatively valued at $255,000.