1974 Ferrari 365 GT/4 BB
- Engine
- 4.4L flat-12 DOHC, four twin-choke Weber carburetors, 380 bhp
- Colour
- Red with black lower body
The Ferrari 365 GT/4 BB, chassis 18057, is an early example of Ferrari's first mid-engined road car, completed in July 1974 and delivered new to Switzerland. Powered by a flat-12 engine derived from Formula One technology, only 387 were produced between 1973 and 1976. This car spent its entire documented life in Swiss ownership before passing to a Japanese Ferrari specialist, who carried out a thorough mechanical overhaul and cosmetic restoration to original specification. It presents in the classic red-over-black livery with its original drivetrain intact.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$511,500
- 1974 → 1991-04-01Private saleDr. Philippe Colletfull documentation
Resident of Brent and La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland; registered the car under plate VD 40431.
- 1974-07-15 → 1974-08-15Factory deliverySAVAF (official Ferrari importer, Geneva)full documentation
Vehicle delivered new to the Swiss importer and first registered for road use in Switzerland in August 1974.
- 1991-04-01 →Private saleAndreas Mettauerfull documentation
Based in Riehen, Switzerland; odometer showed approximately 31,150 km at acquisition; car was repainted red during this period. A carburetor fire damaged the engine bay and interior, after which the car was sold on.
- 2008 →Acquisition unknownSeries of Swiss ownersnone documentation
- Date unknownPrivate saleClaudio Cathomenpartial documentation
Swiss owner who commissioned a thorough restoration by Fritz Räfaeli carried out between 1999 and 2003, followed by recommissioning in 2008.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownKazuhiko Kura (Castel Auto, Yokohama)partial documentation
Japanese Ferrari specialist with four decades of restoration experience; renewed the interior and addressed remaining cosmetic issues, restoring the car to original specification.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2003RestorationFritz Räfaeli
A full restoration was carried out between 1999 and 2003, documented with extensive photographic records.
Work was commissioned following fire damage; scope described as comprehensive across all aspects of the car.
- 2008Service
Car was recommissioned following a period of inactivity after the 1999–2003 restoration.
- —Bodywork
Car was refinished in red with a red lower body, departing from its original blue exterior.
Timing uncertain; occurred during or around Andreas Mettauer's ownership period.
- —Repair
Damage to the engine bay and interior resulting from a carburetor fire was addressed prior to the full restoration.
Prompted subsequent change of ownership and comprehensive restoration programme.
- —Engine rebuildCastel Auto
Thorough mechanical overhaul covering cylinder boring, new pistons and rings, replacement valves and guides, crankshaft and connecting rod bearings, timing belt and tensioners, clutch assembly, and all gaskets and seals. Original drivetrain retained throughout.
Work carried out by Kazuhiko Kura; described as a complete overhaul and supported by photographic documentation.
- —BodyworkCastel Auto
Interior replaced and remaining cosmetic deficiencies from the prior restoration corrected; car returned to original factory specification including classic red exterior with black lower body.
Carried out by Kazuhiko Kura as part of his broader recommissioning and correctness work.
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