1969 Ferrari 365 GTS
- Engine
- 4.4L SOHC V12 with three twin-choke Weber carburetors, 320 bhp and 267 lb-ft torque
- Colour
- Dark blue ('Blu Ultrascuro') with cream leather interior

Chassis 12489 is the penultimate example of just 20 Ferrari 365 GTS spiders produced, making it considerably rarer than other celebrated open Ferrari models of its era. Delivered new in June 1969 in Blu Caracalla over Grigio Speciale leather with factory air conditioning, it passed through six owners over nearly five decades and accumulated only modest mileage. A comprehensive two-year restoration was completed in Switzerland in 1996, after which the car earned six FCA Platinum Awards at prestigious concours events across North America. A Ferrari Classiche Red Book issued in 2016 confirms matching-numbers drivetrain, original coachwork, and correct running gear throughout.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$3,602,500
- 1969-06-01 →Factory deliveryGeorge Woolleypartial documentation
Toronto-based dealer who received the car new from the factory; served as the initial delivery point rather than a personal owner.
- 1973 → 1992Private saleLee Morrispartial documentation
Montreal-based owner who kept the car for nearly two decades, using it regularly but sparingly; odometer showed roughly 34,850 miles at time of sale, up from approximately 23,000 miles at acquisition.
- 1992 → 1999Private saleChristian Groenkepartial documentation
German resident whose purchase was brokered by Ferrari of San Francisco; the car was stored briefly in Idaho before being shipped to Europe, where a comprehensive two-year restoration was carried out at Sportgarage Bruno Wyss in Zofingen, Switzerland, finishing in 1996.
- 1999 → 2000Private saleBarry and Susan Konierpartial documentation
Saratoga, California couple who held the car for roughly one year before selling locally.
- 2000 → 2007Private saleTim Montgomerypartial documentation
California collector who paired this spider with a 365 GTC; exhibited the car extensively at concours events and had it featured in a June 2008 Forza magazine article.
- 2007 →Private saleConsignorfull documentation
Acquired the car into a noted private collection; continued minimal-use policy, obtained a Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification in July 2016, and participated in additional concours and touring events.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownYoung man from Westmount, Quebecpartial documentation
First private owner; held the car for several years before selling.
Competition
- 1997-08-01OldTimer Grand Prix, Nürburgring
Exhibition appearance shortly after the Swiss restoration was finished, while the car was still owned by Christian Groenke.
- 2000-08-01Concorso Italiano at Quail Lodge
First concours appearance under Tim Montgomery's ownership.
- 2001Cavallino Classic (X Palm Beach)FCA Platinum Award
- 2001-09-01Vintage Ferrari ConcoursPlatinum Award
Second concours Platinum Award; event held approximately eight months after the January 2001 Cavallino appearance.
- 2002Concorso Italiano
Second appearance at Concorso Italiano; no award result recorded.
- 2002Cavallino ClassicPlatinum Award
Third Platinum Award overall.
- 2002-05-01Ferrari Club of AmericaFCA National Meet, Los AngelesPlatinum Award
Fourth Platinum Award; held on the West Coast.
- 2004-08-01Ferrari Club of AmericaFCA International Meet, MontereyPlatinum Award
Fifth Platinum Award overall.
- 2005Newport Beach Concours d'Elegance
Display appearance in Southern California; no award result recorded.
- 2006Cavallino ClassicGold Award
- 2006-08-01Quail Motorsports Gathering
Display at the Carmel Valley event; no award result recorded.
- 2011Cavallino ClassicPlatinum Award
Sixth Platinum Award; first major concours appearance under the consignor's ownership.
- 2012-04-01Louis Vuitton Serenissima Run
Touring event running from Monaco to Venice, entered by the current consignor.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1996RestorationSportgarage Bruno Wyss
Comprehensive two-year restoration encompassing a full mechanical overhaul, a fresh exterior finish in Blu Ultrascuro paint applied to the undamaged body, and a refreshed interior retrimmed in cream leather.
Carried out in Zofingen, Switzerland, on behalf of owner Christian Groenke; restoration began around 1994 and was completed in 1996.
- 2016InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche assessment confirming retention of all original matching-numbers drivetrain parts, original-specification brakes and suspension, correct Borrani RW 4039 wheels, and original coachwork; Red Book certification issued.
Certification issued by the Maranello factory.
- —Mechanical
Clutch, exhaust system, and battery replaced while car was otherwise largely original; work occurred prior to the 1990 sale listing.
Reported at the time of the first offering for sale around 1990.
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