The Ferrari 365 GTC/4 was a short-lived interim model that bridged the gap between production of the Ferrari 365GT 2+2 and the Ferrari 365GT4 2+2, the 365GTC/4 was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1971. A contemporary of the awe-inspiring Daytona, the 365GTC/4 used a similar chassis and a wet-sump version of the former’s 4.390cc four-cam V12 in a slightly lower – 320bhp – state of tune, which was coupled to a conventional five-speed gearbox rather than the Daytona’s transaxle. Cylinder heads revised to accommodate side-draught carburettors enabled stylist Pininfarina to achieve an elegant, low profile bonnet line.   Altogether more civilised and easy to drive than the heavy Daytona, the rapid 365GTC/4 came with ZF power steering and servo-assisted brakes as standard, the option of air conditioning, and an especially luxurious interior featuring individual reclining front seats and occasional rear seats. In spite of the increasing emphasis on refinement, the 365GTC/4 gave nothing away to its rivals in the performance stakes, racing through the standing quarter mile in under 16 seconds on its way to a top speed in excess of 150mph. By the time the model was withdrawn in October 1972, production had totalled only 500 units, making the 365GTC/4 eminently collectible today.This Ferrari 365GTC/4 is one of the last examples built out of total a total of 500 cars. This car is the 495th in the production sequence, and caries Pininfarina body number ‘492’. It was delivered new to the official Ferrari importer, Charles Pozzi in Levallois-Perret, France together with ‘16289’, they are said to be the two last cars of the series to be delivered. This is a desirable European version, manufactured in left-hand drive configuration with instruments in km/h. The first owner, Mr Parret of Val de Marne, France, took delivery on 24th April 1974. The history file contains a copy of the Ferrari Warranty Card confirming the car was finished in Blu Ribot and delivered new to Mr Parret via Pozzi; and a copy of the Pozzi ‘fiche de contrôle’, which shows that the car was delivered with yellow fog lamps (obligatory in France).   The Ferrari is believed to have stayed in France, passing through the hands of several careful owners in Saone et Loire, Haute-Loire, and later Haut-Rhin. The car is believed to have stayed in France until the car went to Belgium in 2009. In 2017, the car became part of an important Dutch collection and was registered here. The car was enjoyed in the past 7 years, slightly improved but the patina was preserved. Regularly servied and driven. In the ownership of the last custodian the car received its Ferrari Classiche certification, confirming the originality of all parts and colors. The beautiful Bleu Ribot colour has faded slightly over the years but still presents very well, while the beautifully preserved beige leather interior appears totally original and in fabulous condition.   The car comes with the original airfilter boxes, Ferrari Classiche certification, a big history file with invoices and an original instruction manual, Marcel Massini history report, and Dutch road registration.This Ferrari 365 GTC/4 is currently for sale, please don’t hesitate to contact us for further details.