1973 Ferrari 365 GTC/4
- Engine
- 4.4L V12 with sidedraft carburetors, derived from the Daytona engine
- Colour
- 'Blu Ribot' metallic blue
The Ferrari 365 GTC/4 (chassis 16127) is one of just 500 examples of the Pininfarina-bodied grand tourer introduced at the 1971 Geneva Salon, powered by a sidedraft-carbureted 4.4-litre V-12. Among this small production run it is believed to be one of only 67 built in right-hand drive. Delivered new to Singapore in early 1973, it subsequently spent years in Hong Kong before being restored and sold to a local Ferrari club member. Later exported to the United Kingdom, the car has accumulated fewer than 35,000 miles and has been consistently maintained throughout its life.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate £160,000 – £215,000
- 1973-02-01 →Factory deliverySingapore buyerpartial documentation
Original recipient of the car, based in Singapore; vehicle was subsequently relocated to Hong Kong over the following 14 years.
- 1987 → 1987Acquisition unknownItalian Motors Ltd.partial documentation
Hong Kong dealership that purchased the car with under 16,000 miles and carried out a significant restoration, including mechanical work, exterior refinish in Blu Ribot metallic, and new black leather interior.
- 1987 → 1999Private saleDr. Ross Connellpartial documentation
Hong Kong-based owner and active Ferrari club member who had the car regularly serviced by Italian Motors; exported the car to the UK around 1994.
- 1999 →Private saleBritish Ferrari enthusiastpartial documentation
UK-based Ferrari collector who acquired the car from Dr. Connell; subsequent owner before the consignor.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Most recent owner, who used the car sparingly and had it maintained by DK Engineering over roughly three years prior to the auction.
Competition
- 2018Ferrari CavalcadeFerrari Classic Cavalcade 2018
Car participated in the event under the consignor's ownership as part of limited recreational use.
- 2019Ferrari CavalcadeFerrari Classic Cavalcade 2019
Second participation in the Cavalcade series, again driven by the consignor.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1987RestorationItalian Motors Ltd.
Comprehensive refurbishment carried out by Italian Motors in Hong Kong encompassing mechanical renewal, a fresh exterior finish in Blu Ribot metallic paint, and a new black leather interior.
Work was commissioned shortly after Italian Motors acquired the car in early 1987.
- —ServiceItalian Motors Ltd.
Recurring maintenance and servicing as required, carried out at Italian Motors on a regular basis during Dr. Connell's ownership.
Dr. Connell consistently returned the car to the dealership throughout his tenure as owner.
- —ServiceDK Engineering
Ongoing maintenance performed over approximately three years by a recognised Ferrari marque specialist in the United Kingdom.
Work undertaken during the consignor's ownership; the car was carefully garaged and used only occasionally during this period.
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