
When Car & Driver road tested the Ferrari 365 GT in March 1969, they said “Driving the car is the acquisition of a seventh sense,” while Car rated it “the most civilized Ferrari yet.” At the time of its introduction, it was certainly the most luxurious, and benefited from the know-how acquired from the racing versions of the production 275/GT4.
Featuring a V12 4,390 cc single overhead camshaft all-alloy engine, developing 320 bhp at 6,600 rpm, and a five-speed synchromesh gearbox, the 365 GT 2+2 was all independently sprung on coils and wishbones. Braking was by ventilated discs all round. Handling on dry roads was fully controllable to the point of rear-end breakaway and beyond; the ride, even on poor roads, outstanding, supple and steady; and the braking masterful.
The example pictured here has left-hand drive, is offered in silver livery with black leather interior and is generally in very good condition apart from the presence of isolated...
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