1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 - Lot 122

1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 Chassis number: 17135 French collector's registration Same owner since 1995 4.4-liter V12 - 5-speed manual gearbox Delivered new in Monaco on June 7, 1973 Original Azzurro Hyperion color - Warranty card and delivery note present Serviced by Auvergne Moteurs since the 1980s Documented history The Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 occupies a singular place in the brand's GT history. Produced in just 525 examples, it is the rarest of the 365/400/412 line. Its Pininfarina-designed lines combine balance and discretion with real presence. Delivered new on June 7, 1973 by Monaco Motors, the Ferrari dealer in Monaco, this 365 GT4 2+2 was imported into France by Charles Pozzi SA. It was handed over to its first owner, Monsieur Papadimitriou, and is the 23rd car in the series to be produced. The car has a copy of its original warranty card and delivery note. As with many examples from this period, the engine was replaced very early on in the Ferrari network, following a manufacturer recall, by a block identical to the 365 GTC/4 power supply. It then went through a limited succession of owners, with constant follow-up in the workshops of Auvergne Moteurs in Clermont-Ferrand, which specializes in classic Ferraris. All repair orders and workshop records have been preserved, providing precise documentation of the vehicle's history. Over the course of its life, this 365 GT4 2+2 has benefited from numerous works: complete engine rebuild in 1994 (timing, sealing, running gear, brakes, air conditioning, etc.), rebuild of the engine top in 1997, complete restoration of the bodywork in 2000, replacement of the cylinder head gaskets in 2008, rebuild and modernization of the ignition in 2010, fitting of stainless steel manifolds in 2011. More recently, maintenance work has been carried out on the brakes, shock absorbers, running gear, cooling system and oil circuit. The file can be consulted on request. All in all, almost €60,000 worth of documented work has been carried out over more than thirty years, in addition to regular, ongoing maintenance. Produced in just 525 examples between 1972 and 1976, the 365 GT4 2+2 is a V12 GT with Pininfarina styling that paved the way for the 400 and 412. This example combines a perfectly traceable origin, a consistent mechanical design and a rare original configuration in its Azzurro Hyperion color. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 Chassis: 17135French vintage vehicle registration document Same owner since 1995 4.4-litre V12 - 5-speed manual gearbox Delivered new to Monaco on 7 June 1973 Original colour: Azzurro Hyperion - Warranty card and delivery note included Serviced by Auvergne Moteurs since the 1980s Documented history The Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 occupies a unique place in the history of the brand's GTs. With only 525 units produced, it is the rarest of the 365/400/412 line. Its Pininfarina-designed lines combine balance and discretion with real presence. Delivered new on 7 June 1973 by Monaco Motors, a Ferrari dealer in Monaco, this 365 GT4 2+2 was imported into France by Charles Pozzi SA. It was delivered to its first owner, Mr Papadimitriou, and is the 23rd car in the series produced. The car comes with a copy of its warranty card and original delivery note. As with several examples from this period, the engine was replaced very early on in the Ferrari network following a manufacturer recall, with an identical 365 GTC/4 engine. It then had a limited number of owners, with constant monitoring by the Auvergne Moteurs workshop in Clermont-Ferrand, which specialises in classic Ferraris. All repair orders and workshop records have been kept and provide a detailed history of the vehicle. Throughout its life, this 365 GT4 2+2 has undergone numerous repairs: complete engine overhaul in 1994 (timing, sealing, running gear, brakes, air conditioning, etc.), overhaul of the upper engine in 1997, complete restoration of the bodywork in 2000, replacement of the cylinder head gaskets in 2008, overhaul and modernisation of the ignition in 2010, and installation of stainless steel manifolds in 2011. More recently, maintenance work has been carried out on the brakes, shock absorbers, running gear, cooling system and oil circuit. The file is available for consultation on request. The total cost of the work documented over more than thirty years is nearly €60,000, in addition to regular maintenance and monitoring. Only 525 examples were produced between 1972 and 1976, the 365 GT4 2+2 is a V12 GT designed by Pininfarina, which paved the way for the 400 and 412. This example combines a perfectly traceable provenance, well-maintained mechanics and a rare original configuration in its Azzurro Hyperion colour.