1969 Ferrari 365 GTC

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Engine: 4.4L V12 (Colombo design), 320 bhp
Colour: 'Oro Nashrullah' (gold)

Chassis 12601 is one of only 22 right-hand-drive examples of the Ferrari 365 GTC, a limited-production (150 total) front-engined V-12 grand tourer built from 1968. Originally ordered by a Yorkshire customer and specified with a bespoke Pininfarina interior retrim, it was delivered via air freight in July 1969. The car subsequently spent time in Australia before returning to the UK in 2012, and in 2019 was awarded Ferrari Classiche certification confirming its matching-numbers engine.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold £567,500 (≈ $709K)
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1969-07-01 →Factory delivery
Geoffrey Pilkington
full documentation
Yorkshire-based original owner who commissioned a bespoke beige interior retrim at Pininfarina before delivery, arranged air freight shipping, and had his personal mechanic trained by Ferrari technicians. Sourced via Maranello Concessionaires and part-exchanged against a Mercedes-Benz 250 SL upon parting with the car.
2012 →Acquisition unknown
UK-based owner from 2012
partial documentation
Following its return to the UK, the car was maintained by DK Engineering and GTO Engineering, and received Ferrari Classiche certification with matching-numbers confirmation in May 2019. A major service was completed by GTO Engineering in June 2024.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Australian collector
partial documentation
Car was shipped to Australia during the 1980s, where it was restored. This owner also held a Ferrari 275 GTB/4 and a 1951 Ferrari 195 Inter Coupé. Routine upkeep was carried out by Sports and Classic Car Services during this period.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2019
Inspection
Ferrari Classiche certification awarded, confirming the car retains its original matching-numbers engine; the Classiche Red Book was issued.
2024Service
GTO Engineering
Major service encompassing engine oil and filter change, spark plug replacement, transaxle oil refresh, and renewal of points and condensers, plus additional works.
Total cost of service was £5,232.
—Bodywork
Pininfarina
Prior to delivery, the factory-applied interior was replaced at Pininfarina with a bespoke Pelle Beige leather retrim at the first owner's specific request.
This modification delayed delivery and resulted in the car being transported by air freight.
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Restoration
A restoration was carried out while the car was based in Australia, details of scope not specified.
—Service
Sports and Classic Car Services
Regular maintenance work performed during the car's extended stay in Australia.

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