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1971 Ferrari 365 GTC/4
EU registered Chassis No. 14923
The GTC/4 used a welded tubular steel chassis designated Tipo F101 AC 100, this itself being clearly developed from Ferrari's Tipo 591 frame seen previously on the 365 GT 2+2, the model this new car was replacing. But Ferrari wanted the C/4 to appeal to buyers of both two-seat Coupes and larger 2+2’s, so they cut 150mm from the wheelbase to give more sporting than touring characteristics. Having become familiar practice on all Ferrari's since the 1964 275 GTB, there was independent suspension all round and again, much like the 365 2+2, power steering as standard with hydraulic self-levelling rear ride height control. Cromodora alloy wheels were also fitted as standard but Borrani wires were optionally available.
Meanwhile, designated Tipo F101 AC 000, the GTC/4's powerplant was similar to the DOHC Tipo 251 60° V12 engine already used in the Daytona.
Displacement of both these units was 4390cc thanks to a bore and stroke of 81mm x 71mm respectively. However, the F101 featured new heads, wet sump lubrication, a lower compression ratio of 8.8:1 and six side draught Weber
38 DCOE carburettors. Power for the European version was 340bhp at 7000rpm while Ferrari's North American version fitted with emissions equipment lost around 20bhp. But as a result of fitting sidedraught carburettors, the Tipo F101's dimensions were wider and lower than with downdraught's, this allowing the GTC/4 to use a noticeably more shallow hood than the Daytona.
The 365 GTC/4's relatively low production run (505 units) makes it much less well known than models such as the Daytona and 246 GT Dinos, both of which were manufactured at the same time. Additionally, it didn't fit too well into the product line -- it wasn't the high-performance coupe that the Daytona was, yet its back seats weren't suited for anyone to actually sit on so it didn't fill the bill as a 4 seat replacement for the 365 GT 2+2.
Still, it is one of the best driving V-12 Ferraris ever made.
As is the tradition with Ferrari, the bodywork was designed by Pininfarina in Turin and, unlike the Daytona that had its bodies constructed by Scaglietti in Modena, those of the GTC/4 were also produced by Pininfarina and then shipped to Maranello for completion. Finished entirely from steel with the exception of an aluminium bonnet and rear lid, some knocked the styling, questioning its apparently ‘un-Ferrari-like’ appearance. While the looks were panned as being too boring in 1971, they have proven themselves graceful and timeless, as so many fine Pinninfarina styles do.
A number of interesting features were incorporated on Pininfarina's design for the GTC/4 and its lines become more and more attractive the closer they are studied. Most immediately apparent is the distinctive matte black synthetic resin noseband that replaced traditional chrome bumper trim for the front of the car, a detail unique to this model. Indeed, matte black was also used for the rear bumper and tail-light panel. Both features contributed to the refreshing lack of chrome and this cars cleanliness of line, a practice initially begun on the Daytona. While the black bumpers did not meet universal approval, they are quite tasteful compared to the huge units applied to the Lamborghinis of the time. Two other details worthy of mention were the extremely low bonnet with its retractable headlights and that Kamm tail featuring the de-rigueur round Ferrari tail lights, six in number.
It is a much lower and more exotic looking car than the boxy 400-series 2+2s that replaced it, and is more angular and modern looking than the 365 GTC and 365 GT2+2 that preceded it. The side profile is low and graceful, without the need for excessive scoops and ducts. The rear three-quarter view of a GTC/4 exudes restrained power and early seventies Pininfarina style.
This 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 was delivered new to the US and is said to be in excellent condition with a straight and clean chassis. With only 47.000 miles from new, this 365 has resided with its German owner since 1979. Finished in the most desirable of colour combinations of black with black and blue insert period interior, Coys is proud to offer this exceptional Ferrari for sale.
Dieser Ferrari 365 GTC/4 aus dem Jahre 1971 wurde urspünglich in die USA ausgeliefert und befindet sich nach den Angaben des Einlieferers in sehr gutem Zustand. Mit nur 47.000 Meilen auf dem Tacho befindet sich dieser Ferrari seit 1979 in deutscher Hand.
Estimate: € 60,000 – 70,000
