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LOT 112 Light Green metallic
For Ferrari connoisseurs, the GTC models of the late Sixties have long been appreciated for their elegant styling, beautifully appointed cabins and race-bred mechanicals. The first incarnation, the 330 GTC, was introduced at Geneva in March 1966 to fill a niche between the more overtly sporting 275 GTB and the family oriented 330 GT 2+2. Available in either coupé (GTC) or open-topped (GTS) guise, the new Ferrari was built on a traditional tubular steel chassis on a 2400mm wheelbase, with fully independent suspension, disc brakes all round and a five speed ‘box. The 4-litre V12 was virtually identical to that used in 330 GT, endowing the two-seater GTC with prodigious performance. Pininfarina’s lines, incorporating elements from the 500 Superfast and 275 GTS, has that classic late Sixties Italian Gran Turismo look and right is up there with his best work from the period. The body was formed in steel apart from the bonnet and boot lid, both aluminium and the appearance nicely set off by slotted 14-inch alloy wheels (Borrani wires were optional). The visually appealing cockpit featured deep bucket seats, a wide centre console with signature chrome-plated gear plate, triple spoke Nardi steering wheel and teak facia. In late 1968, Ferrari added the 4.4 litre sohc Tipo 245C V12 to the GTC, with triple Weber 40DFI/2 carburettors and 320 bhp on tap, along with 267 lbs/ft of torque. The 365 GTC was distinguished externally by the lack of vents behind the wheelarches, replaced by air intakes at the base of the windscreen. The interior was similarly left almost entirely as per the 330 GTC, apart from better ventilation courtesy of two adjustable air vents. Ferrari only built something in the order of 150 365 GTCs (plus twenty open GTS versions), making this one of the rarest cars built at Maranello in the era. One of 22 right-hand drive 365 GTCs, chassis 12111 was originally painted Blu Ribot 2.443.631 with orange 3104 leather trim, had black carpets, light beige headlining and Borrani wire wheels. The Ferrari was delivered through Maranello Concessionaires (order number 372) in the United Kingdom and later came to Australia, where it has been owned by a several prominent enthusiasts, including David Levy of Sydney. The Ferrari was repainted in the current light metallic green several years ago and the paintwork still looks fresh today, complementing the tan leather upholstery. The matching number engine, gearbox and diff were rebuilt by specialist Sandro Terzini for the previous owner (with invoices exceeding $60,000 on file) and the current owner has continued to maintain the car in excellent order, with the ignition recently done and the carburetors overhauled. To be sold with a valuable tool roll and receipts file. Sold with VIC registration if sold to a Victorian based buyer. Number to be confirmed. (N.B. VIC 2.241 NOT offered with the car).
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