1969 Ferrari 365GT 2+2 Chassis no. 12215 Engine no. 12215
1969 Ferrari 365GT 2+2
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Chassis no. 12215
Engine no. 12215
4,390cc SOHC V12 Engine
3 Weber Carburetors
320bhp at 6,600rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
* EU-market specification example
* Finished in elegant Azzurro Blue over Cream
* Major mechanical refurbishment by Hamilton Restorations (Alabama) in mid-1990s
* Accompanied by owner's manual, few service invoices from 1995–2009
* Believed to be one of just approximately 800 365 GT 2+2s produced
THE FERRARI 365GT 2+2
By the mid-1960s, fifty percent of all Ferraris produced were being built with four seats. Following on from the success of its first such model, the 250GTE of 1960, Ferrari introduced the 330GT 2+2 in January 1964. Its replacement, the 365GT 2+2, was launched at the Paris Auto Show in October 1967. Sleekly styled in the manner of the limited edition 500 Superfast, the 365GT 2+2 was the most refined Ferrari to date.
Based on that of the contemporary 330GTC, the chassis was made up of Ferrari's familiar combination of oval and round steel tubing, and in addition to featuring independent suspension all round (for the first time on a Ferrari 2+2) the car boasted Koni's hydro-pneumatic self-leveling system at the rear. Further refinements included mounting the engine and drivetrain in rubber bushes to insulate the car's occupants from noise and vibration and providing ZF power-assisted steering and air conditioning as standard equipment.
Developing 320bhp in its 365GT incarnation, the well-proven 4.4-liter V12 engine was coupled to a five-speed gearbox. The car's blistering performance - top speed 150mph, 0-60mph in 7.0 seconds - was restrained by Girling ventilated discs all around. Endowed with that unusual combination of fine handling and a supple ride, the 365GT 2+2 was rated by Car magazine as 'the most civilized Ferrari yet.'
THE CAR OFFERED
This 1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2, chassis no. 12215 with matching engine no. 12215, stands as an especially attractive and well-documented example of Ferrari's celebrated four-seater grand tourer. Finished in elegant Azzurro Blue, the color highlights the Pininfarina coachwork's subtle contour. The Cream interior, presenting with a pleasing patina, offers a glimpse into the car's well-cared-for past.
This EU-specification 365 GT 2+2 was originally delivered new to Italy. Documented in Ferrari Serial Numbers Part I by H. Raab, the car's early provenance is brilliantly mapped, with assembly sequence number 388 and body number 387/A.
In the early 1990s, the car was offered by Jim Carpenter Enterprises in Phoenix, Arizona, described at the time as being in good original order with 69,400 miles displayed. By 1995, the 365 GT 2+2 had migrated to California, where Scott Melnick presented it in Beverly Hills as an outstandingly original and unmolested example. From there, the car passed into the hands of discerning American custodians who prioritized sympathetic preservation and careful, thorough maintenance.
Mechanically, the Ferrari benefited from refurbishment by Hamilton Restorations of Fort Payne, Alabama in 1995 and 1996. Notable work included repairs to the factory-fitted rear self-leveling shocks, renewed thermostatic controls, and an overhaul of the exhaust system—supported by original invoices from both Hamilton Restorations and London Stainless Steel Exhaust Centre Ltd. in the United Kingdom. Maintenance continued over the ensuing years with Bo's Auto Service in Rainsville, Alabama addressing the fuel supply, air conditioning, and cooling systems during 2004 and 2009, all carefully documented through detailed receipts. The odometer presently indicates 80,358 miles.
Ownership prior to the 1990s remains to be discovered, but from that period onward, the car's voyage through notable Ferrari specialists and collectors is comprehensively attested.
Chassis no. 12215 offers a rare opportunity to secure a documented EU-market Ferrari 365 GT 2+2, uniting matching-numbers mechanical integrity with a compelling provenance. A distinguished addition to any collection, this grand tourer invites its next owner to relish in the balance of elegant design, V-12 performance, and remarkable usability that defines the very best of classic Ferrari motoring.
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1969 Ferrari 365GT 2+2
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Chassis no. 12215
Engine no. 12215
4,390cc SOHC V12 Engine
3 Weber Carburetors
320bhp at 6,600rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
* EU-market specification example
* Finished in elegant Azzurro Blue over Cream
* Major mechanical refurbishment by Hamilton Restorations (Alabama) in mid-1990s
* Accompanied by owner's manual, few service invoices from 1995–2009
* Believed to be one of just approximately 800 365 GT 2+2s produced
THE FERRARI 365GT 2+2
By the mid-1960s, fifty percent of all Ferraris produced were being built with four seats. Following on from the success of its first such model, the 250GTE of 1960, Ferrari introduced the 330GT 2+2 in January 1964. Its replacement, the 365GT 2+2, was launched at the Paris Auto Show in October 1967. Sleekly styled in the manner of the limited edition 500 Superfast, the 365GT 2+2 was the most refined Ferrari to date.
Based on that of the contemporary 330GTC, the chassis was made up of Ferrari's familiar combination of oval and round steel tubing, and in addition to featuring independent suspension all round (for the first time on a Ferrari 2+2) the car boasted Koni's hydro-pneumatic self-leveling system at the rear. Further refinements included mounting the engine and drivetrain in rubber bushes to insulate the car's occupants from noise and vibration and providing ZF power-assisted steering and air conditioning as standard equipment.
Developing 320bhp in its 365GT incarnation, the well-proven 4.4-liter V12 engine was coupled to a five-speed gearbox. The car's blistering performance - top speed 150mph, 0-60mph in 7.0 seconds - was restrained by Girling ventilated discs all around. Endowed with that unusual combination of fine handling and a supple ride, the 365GT 2+2 was rated by Car magazine as 'the most civilized Ferrari yet.'
THE CAR OFFERED
This 1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2, chassis no. 12215 with matching engine no. 12215, stands as an especially attractive and well-documented example of Ferrari's celebrated four-seater grand tourer. Finished in elegant Azzurro Blue, the color highlights the Pininfarina coachwork's subtle contour. The Cream interior, presenting with a pleasing patina, offers a glimpse into the car's well-cared-for past.
This EU-specification 365 GT 2+2 was originally delivered new to Italy. Documented in Ferrari Serial Numbers Part I by H. Raab, the car's early provenance is brilliantly mapped, with assembly sequence number 388 and body number 387/A.
In the early 1990s, the car was offered by Jim Carpenter Enterprises in Phoenix, Arizona, described at the time as being in good original order with 69,400 miles displayed. By 1995, the 365 GT 2+2 had migrated to California, where Scott Melnick presented it in Beverly Hills as an outstandingly original and unmolested example. From there, the car passed into the hands of discerning American custodians who prioritized sympathetic preservation and careful, thorough maintenance.
Mechanically, the Ferrari benefited from refurbishment by Hamilton Restorations of Fort Payne, Alabama in 1995 and 1996. Notable work included repairs to the factory-fitted rear self-leveling shocks, renewed thermostatic controls, and an overhaul of the exhaust system—supported by original invoices from both Hamilton Restorations and London Stainless Steel Exhaust Centre Ltd. in the United Kingdom. Maintenance continued over the ensuing years with Bo's Auto Service in Rainsville, Alabama addressing the fuel supply, air conditioning, and cooling systems during 2004 and 2009, all carefully documented through detailed receipts. The odometer presently indicates 80,358 miles.
Ownership prior to the 1990s remains to be discovered, but from that period onward, the car's voyage through notable Ferrari specialists and collectors is comprehensively attested.
Chassis no. 12215 offers a rare opportunity to secure a documented EU-market Ferrari 365 GT 2+2, uniting matching-numbers mechanical integrity with a compelling provenance. A distinguished addition to any collection, this grand tourer invites its next owner to relish in the balance of elegant design, V-12 performance, and remarkable usability that defines the very best of classic Ferrari motoring.
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