Ferrari 365 GT4 BB - Classiche Certified 1974
General description :
Earl's Court Motor Show Car
Beautifully Restored To Concours Standards
Classiche Certified
1 of 58 U.K. Cars
Documented 24,000 miles
Our latest arrival for sale is probably one of the most significant UK right-hand drive 365 GT4 BBs in existence - the Earl's Court Motor Show Car.
Chassis #18145 was ordered new via Maranello Concessionaires (Order No. 800) in June of 1974. Finished in what is arguably the most collectible colour combination of Rosso Chiaro over a Beige leather interior with Beige carpets. 18145 was proudly displayed as the latest and greatest Ferrari 12 cylinder at the Earl’s Court Motor Show from 16th-26th January 1974 - evident from the original factory invoice and documented history.
This Boxer changed ownership a handful of times and was even repurchased by one gentleman who had regretted the decision to originally sell the car.
This car has recently undergone a nut and bolt, no expense spared restoration which lasted a total of 18 months behind the doors of the Ferrari factory itself, costing nearly €200,000! whereby Ferrari Certified Classiche, confirmed via its original matching engine, body and chassis etc. Also present is an extensive history file that includes numerous invoices for its restoration and servicing, MOT certificates and historic letters of correspondence.
Offered today in remarkable condition throughout, the 365 GT4 BB has covered just over 24,400 miles and is accompanied by its original tool kit, Jack, spare wheel and supporting documentation. The most sought after within the Boxer series, 1 of just 58 UK cars and likely one of, if not the best available.
1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 BB - Classiche Certified is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Ashford Kent by Matthew Honeysett for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ferrari Model : 365 GT4 Model Version : BB - Classiche Certified Engine size : 4.4 Model Year : 1974 Location : Ashford Kent Vehicle Registration : Undefined
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The first Ferrari road car was the 125 S introduced in 1947 and powered by a 1.5 L V12 engine, right? Well it's not quite that simple, Ferrari did in fact produce e Tipo 815, in 1940. Tipo 815 was designed by ex-Alfa Romeo engineers Alberto Massimino and Vittorio Bellentani and by Enrico Nardi under Enzo's company but legal issues with the former associate Alfa Romeo prevented Ferrari from launching the Ferrari marque at that point.
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Under the surface tension was growing though. In November 1961 long-time sales manager Girolamo Gardini made an ultimatum to Enzo: if tensions continued, he would leave the company. As a result, Gardini was ousted, as well as Scuderia Ferrari manager Romolo Tavoni, chief engineer Carlo Chiti, experimental sports car development chief Giotto Bizzarrini, and a number of others who stood by them.
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In addition to 250 GTO, Ferrari launced such master pieces as 250 LM, 250P, 275 GTB, 365 GTB/4 "Daytona" during the the 60's
By the late 60's Ferrari's prototypes' success came to a sudden halt by a new competitor, GT40. Ford turned to Lola to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after Enzo had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that gave Ferrari some heavy hits in Le Mans 24 to come.
By the end of the 60's FIAT purchased 50% of the company, starting a development that has led to a new mass-produced era of Ferraris.
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