1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4
- Engine
- 4.4L V12 quad-cam
- Colour
- 'Blu Sera' (dark blue) over beige leather
Chassis 15197 is a 1972 U.S.-specification Ferrari 365 GTC/4, one of only 500 produced over eighteen months, powered by a 4.4-litre V-12 shared with the Daytona but fitted with side-draft carburettors for a lower bonnet line. Delivered new through William Harrah's Reno dealership, the car spent decades in Southern California before a comprehensive restoration by FAI in Costa Mesa, completed in 2011 at a cost approaching $150,000, yielding its current Blue Sera over Beige livery.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$495,000
- —Auction saleSold US$346,000
- 1972 → 1972Factory deliveryModern Classic Motorspartial documentation
William Harrah's Ferrari dealership in Reno, Nevada; served as the initial delivery point for this US-specification example.
- 1972 →Private saleOwner in Santa Monica, Californiapartial documentation
First retail buyer, based in Southern California; car remained in that region through subsequent ownership.
- 1980 →Acquisition unknownMichael R. Gellerpartial documentation
General contractor residing in Beverly Hills; ownership confirmed via a listing in the Ferrari Owners Club USA newsletter dated June 1980.
- 1984 → 2010Acquisition unknownMelvin Moultrypartial documentation
Beverly Hills-based owner who held the car for roughly 26 years; actively showed it at club events and concours appearances during his tenure.
- 2010 → 2012Acquisition unknownOwner who commissioned restorationpartial documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive restoration by FAI in Costa Mesa, California, totaling nearly $150,000; specified the current Blue Sera over Beige interior finish, completed November 2011.
- 2012 →Private saleBeverly Hills-based enthusiastpartial documentation
Acquired the freshly restored car in 2012; held it briefly before the next owner took possession.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownLong Island-based collectorpartial documentation
Current or most recent pre-sale owner; had the car serviced by Autosport Designs in Huntington Station, New York.
Competition
- 1984Ferrari Club of AmericaFerrari Club of America International Meeting, Carmel Valley
Melvin Moultry displayed the car at this club gathering in Carmel Valley, California.
- 1995-06-01Rosso Rodeo Concours, Rodeo Drive
Moultry exhibited the car at this Beverly Hills concours event on Rodeo Drive.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2011RestorationFAI (Rod Drew)
Thorough ground-up restoration carried out to a high standard, including a full refinish in Blue Sera with a Beige leather interior as specified by the commissioning owner; total expenditure was close to $150,000.
Work was completed in November 2011; documented by receipts totalling nearly $150,000.
- —ServiceAutosport Designs
Recent servicing carried out to keep the car in excellent condition, described as ready for concours participation.
Performed at the workshop's Huntington Station, New York location.
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