Coys Auction - Automoto D‘Epoca
Padova Fiera
Padova, Italy
Saturday 23 October 2010
Admission by catalogue only - admits two
The 365 GTC/4 was unveiled to the motoring public at the 1971 Geneva Salon as a replacement for the 365 GTC and was offered for sale alongside the Daytona as a still very rapid but more civilised road car. The engine was the Lampredi-designed 4.4 litre V12 producing 320bhp at 6,200rpm and featuring the same four-cam layout as the Daytona, with six dual-choke Webers. Such a high specification made the 365 GTC/4 a very quick car, its all-round independent coil-sprung suspension with telescopic dampers ensuring it also had impeccable road manners. As a car for everyday use the 365 GTC/4 was extremely practical for a Ferrari, with both power steering and air conditioning fitted as standard, not to mention independently-reclining driver and passenger seats. The striking and stylish coachwork was one of Pininfarina's most elegant designs and has proved timeless. Only 5