1971 | Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

Registration number: FE-46-51

Isn’t it wonderful when a Ferrari manages to be both glamorous and discreet? That’s the Ferrari 365 GTC/4, introduced in 1971 at the Paris Motor Show by none other than Pininfarina. Imagine the scene: all the glitter of Paris, and then this red, wedge-shaped masterpiece steals the spotlight. And yes, the car we’re talking about today was the official show car – how’s that for pedigree?

The 365 GTC/4 was Ferrari’s idea of a gentleman’s Daytona. It shared its chassis with the legendary 365 GTB/4 Daytona, but while the Daytona was raw and uncompromising, the GTC/4 whispered sophistication. You could actually drive this car to Monaco for lunch, with your wife, your dog, and even two (slightly squeezed) children in the back. A 2+2 grand tourer, wrapped in that unmistakable Pininfarina body with sharp creases, hidden headlights, and a sloping fastback silhouette. Kinda futuristic for the early seventies, don’t you think?

Under the hood, Ferrari installed the Colombo-designed 4.4-liter V12. Yes, the same bloodline as the Daytona, but slightly detuned to 340 horsepower – because this car was about elegance, not drag races. Six side-draft Weber carburetors allowed for that beautifully low hood line, and the sound… oh, the sound! It’s like an orchestra warming up, every cylinder adding its own instrument. Even at idle, it hums with anticipation, like a lion about to stretch.

And then the driving: power steering, air conditioning, electric windows – all standard! Luxury in a Ferrari! Add a softer suspension and suddenly you had a car that could cruise from Paris to Rome without breaking your back. Still, with a five-speed gearbox and perfect 51:49 weight distribution, the GTC/4 never forgot it was a Ferrari.

Here’s the cool part: only 505 examples were ever built. That makes it rarer than many Ferraris people rave about. And our car today? A gem. Finished in Rosso Cherry over Nero leather, with full known history in France and Monaco. Matching numbers confirmed by Ferrari’s own documentation, accompanied by the original manuals, and carefully hidden in a private collection since 1987. That’s nearly four decades of “under the radar” life!

Condition? Absolutely lovely. It’s not an over-restored museum piece, nor a tired survivor – it’s that perfect middle ground, where authenticity meets just enough restoration. You open the door, breathe in the leather, and you’re back in 1971, Paris Motor Show, lights dazzling, Pininfarina proudly presenting their creation.

So what do we have here? A rare Ferrari, with pedigree, with glamour, with V12 thunder – but also with comfort and elegance. A car that dared to be different, and in doing so, became unforgettable.

Isn’t that exactly what makes a Ferrari so irresistible? Contact Gallery Aaldering today and find out more.