1968 Ferrari 365 GTC
- Engine
- 4.4L SOHC V12, 320 bhp
- Colour
- Traditional red
The Ferrari 365 GTC, chassis 11969, is the fourth example produced, completed at Maranello in November 1968 and finished originally in Azzurro Hyperion over Nero Franzi leather. One of only 168 built, it features a 4,390 cc SOHC V-12 producing 320 bhp, transaxle layout for equal weight distribution, and fully independent suspension. Delivered new to the official Ferrari dealer in Geneva, the car has spent the majority of its life in the United States, passing through several documented owners and receiving multiple mechanical and cosmetic refurbishments along the way.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$588,000
- 1968 →Factory deliveryFerrari dealer in Geneva, Switzerlandpartial documentation
Official Ferrari dealership that received the car new from the Maranello factory in late 1968; served as delivery point for the first Swiss owner.
- → 1976-09-01Acquisition unknownFlorida-based ownerpartial documentation
Owner in Florida who sold the car in September 1976; no further details given.
- 1976-09-01 → 1978Private saleMichael F. Stevensonpartial documentation
Atlanta-based owner who held the car for roughly two years before selling it on.
- 1978 → 1996Private saleDr. Ron Freireichpartial documentation
Riverdale, Georgia owner who kept the car for approximately 18 years and had it repainted in ivory during his tenure.
- 1996 → 1998Private saleDick Hansenfull documentation
Shortly after acquiring the car, Hansen commissioned a major engine overhaul carried out by Bobileff Motor Car Company in San Diego; receipts on file.
- 1998 → 2005Private saleJohn Santuccifull documentation
Illinois-based collector who maintained the car regularly; documented work included crank pulley and full suspension rebuilds.
- 2005 → 2008Private saleBill Levinepartial documentation
Long Beach, California owner who had Ferrari specialist Norbert Hofer of Gran Touring Classics carry out significant refurbishment including wheel upgrade, brake rebuild, full interior restoration, and chrome work.
- 2008 → 2011Private saleLeo Leepartial documentation
Los Angeles-based owner; additional mechanical and cosmetic work was carried out in December 2011, around the time the car passed out of his ownership.
- 2011 →Private saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Present owner had the car comprehensively serviced by GTO Engineering in Los Angeles between 2017 and April 2019; car is described as finished in red over beige leather and in excellent running order.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSwiss-based ownernone documentation
Car spent its early years in Switzerland before being exported to the United States.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1978Bodywork
Exterior repainted in ivory by or during Dr. Freireich's ownership.
- 1996Engine rebuildBobileff Motor Car Company
Comprehensive engine overhaul carried out shortly after Dick Hansen acquired the car.
Workshop located in San Diego; work is documented by receipts.
- 2005MechanicalGran Touring Classics
Period-correct Campagnolo alloy wheels fitted and brakes fully rebuilt.
Work carried out by Ferrari specialist Norbert Hofer in Long Beach, California.
- 2005RestorationGran Touring Classics
Full interior restoration and chrome trim work completed.
Undertaken concurrently with the mechanical work during Bill Levine's ownership.
- 2011Service
Additional mechanical and cosmetic refreshing carried out.
- 2019ServiceGTO Engineering
Thorough servicing carried out over approximately two years to ensure the car was in fully roadworthy condition.
Work spanned 2017 through April 2019 at GTO Engineering's Los Angeles facility.
- —Mechanical
Rebuild of the engine crank pulley and a complete overhaul of the suspension system.
Performed during John Santucci's ownership (circa 1998–2005); supported by receipts.
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