83,000 Miles | One of Just 52 UK-Imported Examples

By the mid-1960s, 50 percent of all Ferraris produced were being built with four seats, and following on from the success of its first such model, the 250GTE of 1960, Ferrari introduced the 330GT 2+2 in January 1964. The newcomer's steel tube chassis was 50mm longer in the wheelbase than that of its predecessor and featured independent front suspension and a live rear axle, while beneath the 330's more-spacious Pininfarina coachwork was a 300bhp, 4.0-litre V12 coupled to a four-speed overdrive gearbox. Its replacement, the 365GT 2+2, was launched at the Paris Salon 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 as well as featuring independent suspension all round (for the first time on a Ferrari 2+2) boasted Koni's hydro-pneumatic self-levelling system at the rear. Further refinements included mounting the engine and drive-train with 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-litre V12 engine was coupled to a five-speed gearbox, while the car's blistering performance - top speed 150mph, 0-60mph in 7.0 seconds - was restrained by Girling ventilated discs all round. A total of 800 cars had been completed by the time production ceased in 1971, only 50 of which were right-hand drive. Endowed with that unusual combination of fine handling and a supple ride, the 365GT 2+2 was rated by Car magazine as 'the most civilised Ferrari yet.'

Originally supplied by Maranello Concessionaires in Amaranto Bull Lea with beige Connolly leather, this matching-numbers example was collected from the Ferrari factory in January 1970 before being exported to South Africa by its first owner.

Rediscovered in 1986, the car underwent a comprehensive restoration by respected Ferrari specialist Kevin O'Rourke of Moto Technique. The work included replacement body panels where required, a full repaint in Blu Scuro, and a complete retrim in the original specification of beige Connolly leather with Wilton carpets.

Following completion of the restoration, the car was exhibited at the 1988 Ferrari Owners' Club Concours, where it was awarded Second in Class. Since its subsequent return to the UK, it has been accompanied by a substantial history file documenting its restoration, ownership and ongoing maintenance.

The car was later sold by Talacrest into long-term enthusiast ownership and has since been maintained by Ferrari specialists SMDG. At approximately 80,000 miles, the engine was comprehensively overhauled in 2017. More recently, at the beginning of this year, the car benefited from in excess of £12,000 of further recommissioning works carried out by SMDG, including the installation of a new clutch and a comprehensive mechanical inspection and overhaul.

£159,995

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