Chassis no. 15859

4,390-cc, 320-hp, OHV V-12 engine, six Weber 38 DCOE carburetors, five-speed manual transmission, independent front and rear suspension with upper and lower wishbones and coil over shocks, and four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 98.4-inches

Ferrari phased out the 365 GTC in 1969, leaving the company without a luxury two-seat coupe in its lineup. Daytona production was progressing, but its Berlinetta characteristics did not satisfy those Ferrari clients in need of a more luxurious grand touring car. Pininfarina and Ferrari stepped into the fray, launching the 365 GTC/4 in March 1971.

The 365 GTC/4 was developed to meet the ever-growing demand among Ferrari’s clientele for high performance automobiles with accommodations for up to four passengers. Its chassis was essentially that of a Daytona, stretched 100 millimeters with a five-speed transmission mounted more conventionally: directly to the engine. The C/4 borrowed the 2+2’s oleo-pneumatic self-leveling rear suspension, presumably to accommodate its owner’s luggage. One very important benefit of the 100-millimeter wheelbase stretch was increased room for taller drivers, a welcome change from the Daytona.

Luxuriously equipped, the 365 GTC/4 also came with ZF power steering, a radio, and most also had air conditioning. Pininfarina’s design for the 365 GTC/4 was executed in steel, with pop-up headlights and a low, oval grille. The hood sloped gradually back from the grille to the windshield base, a low profile facilitated by the substitution of the Daytona’s 40 DCN 20 downdrafts with six side-draft Weber carburetors.

This example is nicely restored, featuring the classic color combination; red with tan leather interior, 55,000 miles from new and was delivered new to Gargano, Italy. Equipped with Borrani wire wheels, Pininfarina styling and the correct original drivetrain, this example is also one of only 505 produced.