1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4

Numbered 15759 and listed in Hilary A. Raab's Ferrari Serial Numbers Part I, this 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 is a later-production, original U.S. model, produced in June 1972, delivered new to U.S. West Coast Ferrari distributor William Harrah's Modern Classic Motors of Reno, Nevada, and sold new in California. Finished in its factory-specified Rosso (Red) paint over Black leather upholstery, 15759 is complemented by a Black dash and matching console, with red carpeting. The vehicle was selectively restored as required, including one high-quality repaint that was applied by the late 1990s/early 2000s. When Ferrari expert Michael Sheehan inspected the vehicle in 2004, its front-seat upholstery and carpets were replaced. Completing the 365 GTC/4 is a beautiful set of five Borrani wire-spoke wheels mounting period type Michelin XWX radial tires.

A California car from new until it was purchased by the current owner circa 2000, this 365 GTC/4 migrated to Florida and then Arizona briefly in 2004 before returning to California. Under the current owner, it has been a treasured long-term part of his private collection, carefully kept in climate-controlled storage. Painstaking no-expense spared maintenance has been performed, including rebuilding of the engine and gearbox, installation of a new clutch, flywheel resurfacing, rebuilding of the differential, restoration of the driveshaft, correct cadmium plating of numerous parts, and installation of a new steering box. Other work included rebuilding the starter and alternator, cooling and air conditioning maintenance, installation of cadmium-plated braided oil lines, installation of a completely new exhaust system, including jet-coated exhaust manifolds. All six Weber carburetors were rebuilt, and new ignition wires were fitted. Other items included installation of new engine mounts and a new battery, wheel alignment, and the many miscellaneous items that set this 365 GTC/4 apart from the rest.

In Ferrari Club of America (FCA) judging, 15759 was shown at the Monterey, California International Ferrari Concours, where it earned the Coppa Bella Macchina and Platino (Platinum) awards. Offered with only an approximate 35,100 miles of use and accompanied by its factory-issued books and manuals, this outstanding 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 is rare, beautiful, and ready to be enjoyed and appreciated by a new discerning collector.