Lot details Registration No: FBY145H Chassis No: 12085 Mot Expiry: None
Unveiled at the October 1967 Paris Salon, the 365GT 2+2 was Ferrari's most luxurious model to date. Equipped with sumptuous Connolly leather upholstery, electric windows, air-conditioning, power steering and a handsome teak veneer dashboard as standard, it had a notably capacious boot. Built around a tubular steel chassis frame (designated Tipo 591), it shared the same wheelbase as its 330GT predecessor but benefited from the adoption of a wider track and - for the first time on a Maranello 2+2 - independent rear suspension. Consisting of double wishbones and concentric springs, this assembly was tempered by oleopneumatic struts that had been specially developed in conjunction with Koni. Intended to maintain equilibrium regardless of passenger or luggage load, they were praised by the contemporary motoring press for their contribution to the model's fine ride and handling. Powered by a 4,390cc Colombo derived V12 engine (designated Tipo 245) that developed some 320bhp and 268lft of torque, the 365GT 2+2 was fitted with a well-regarded five-speed manual gearbox. Reputedly capable of 152mph and 0-60mph in 7.3 seconds, such performance was reined in by all-round ventilated disc brakes. Styled by Pininfarina, its elegant lines borrowed heavily from both the carrozeria's 500 Superfast and 330GTC Speciale designs. Fitted with Borrani alloys as standard, wire wheels from the same source remained an expensive option. Of the 801 365GT 2+2s made up until early 1971, a mere 87 are thought to have been to right-hand drive specification.
Finished in red with tan leather upholstery, this particular right-hand drive example is described by the vendor's agent as being in "good" (engine, five-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork) or "average / good" (wheels / tyres, paintwork) condition. Reportedly supplied new to ex-Brabham and BRM F1 Racing Driver Chris Irwin, 'FBY 145H' has been in the current ownership since 1993. Said to be "one of the special UK 'Maranello' 365s" as denoted by its "covered headlights and late model specification", the Ferrari rides on discreet Borrani alloys.
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