One of Only 809 Queen Mothers Constructed from 1967-1971
Numbers Matching Mechanicals and Body # Stampings
Pininfarina “137” Stamped Body Panels
Documented Provenance by Historian Marcel Massini
From 22 Years of Previous Ownership
Supported by Original Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook, 1969/70 Spare Parts Catalog, All Blaupunkt New Yorker Manuals in Leather Ferrari Folio
Complete with Tool Roll, Jack, Hammer and Emergency Tools in Pouch, Spare Tire and Emergency Triangle
Coveted Front Engine V12 Ferrari, The Ultimate Period Grand Tourer
At the time of its introduction, the 365 GT 2+2 represented significant advances for Ferrari, particularly their 2+2 models. The combination of independent suspension all around for the first time on a 2+2 model and the new torque tube arrangement made the cars quieter, more comfortable, and more capable than ever before. The inclusion of additional convenience and luxury features further enhanced the car's comfort, with standardized power steering and air conditioning. The familiar front-mounted 4.4 liter V12 and attractive Pininfarina styling ensured that the car retained all of the traditional positive Ferrari traits, and authentic Ferrari experience. In all, just 809 Queen Mothers were built, making these cars quite rare as well.
13161 comes from 22 years of previous ownership and presents as an ideal driver in an exceptional livery. Older paint is glossy, with imperfections in areas – see photos. Correct, polished 15x7.5” Borrani wire wheels complement with (x5) new and correct 215/70VR15 Michelin XWX tires (dated 2021). The interior is largely preserved, with supplemental calico Coco mats. Air conditioning and power windows are among the cabin features most revered with the Queen Mother. Other interior equipment includes 4-place seat belts and Blaupunkt radio.
The engine compartment's appearance is generally correct and complete. The car's air conditioning blows cool, but not cold. Engine 13161 revs easily and runs with pep. The right bank slightly smokes at slow acceleration and warm idle.
A refined grand tourer for any occasion, 13161 offers an abundance of classic Ferrari V12 rewards of similar Colombo-engined counterparts, along with an arguably more comfortable setting.
Known Provenance:
March 1970 Factory completion month
April 1970 Delivered new to Luigi Chinetti Motors, New York, NY/USA
April 9, 1970 Chinetti Motors paid Ferrari SpA in Italy US$ 9'000 (Chinetti Motors bank check)
April 1970 Sold by Chinetti Motors to first owner Professor Ennio Gherardi, resident in New York, NY/USA
June 8, 1970 Chinetti Motors paid Ferrari SpA US$ 2'250 in Italy the balance due (Chinetti Motors bank check)
May 18, 1974 Chinetti Motors paid Milton Bryant US$ 357.98 for sublet repairs from Baker Motors in Atlanta, GA/USA (Chinetti Motors Check)
1978 Car owned by Dr. Milton Bryant, resident in Atlanta, GA/USA, Blue with Brown interior
May 1978 Car observed by Gerald L. Roush of Ferrari Market Letter at the official dealership FAF Motorcars in Tucker, GA/USA
March 1980 Still owned by Bryant
May 1980 Car sold to Thomas F. Schell, resident in Lancaster, PA/USA
1982 Sold by Schell to P. Paul Pappalardo, a renowned Ferrari collector of Greenwich, CT/USA
Then Engine overhauled by François Sicard in CT/USA
1989 Owned by Marty Tully, resident in Thompson, CT/USA
Oct. 1999-2021 Owned by H.V. Bordwell of Evanston, IL
This 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 is numbers matching in striking livery and supported by Original Books, Tool Roll, Jack, Hammer, Emergency Tools in Pouch, Spare Tire, Accessories, and is available now for worldwide purchase and delivery from our Houston, Texas showroom for an excellent price.
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