Chassis No. 13069

Engine No. 13069

Those in attendance at the 1967 Paris Motor Show witnessed the unveiling of the most opulent Ferrari grand tourer built to date – the 365 GT 2+2. Resplendent in Pininfarina coachwork blending influences from the 500 Superfast and the 330 GTC, the new 365 GT 2+2 was both longer and wider than its predecessor, with its sheer size earning it the nickname "Queen Mary" among English Ferrari cognoscenti. Housed under the softly sloping hood was a 4.4-liter, 320 horsepower version of the seasoned Colombo V12 working in conjunction with a new hydro-pneumatic self-leveling rear suspension system to guarantee a supremely comfortable driving experience. Luxury met functionality in the cabin, where standard power steering and an abundance of opulent wood and leather embellishments created an ambiance of refined grandeur.

Chassis number 13069 is one of only 800 365 GT 2+2s produced over a five-year period. According to the research of marque historian Marcel Massini, chassis 13069 was completed in December 1969 as a U.S.-market, left-hand-drive example and delivered new to Bill Harrah's Modern Classic Motors in Reno, Nevada. Finished in the attractive and unusually seen grey shade of Grigio Ortello over Nero (black) leather upholstery, its understated original specification was complemented by optional Borrani wire wheels, while standard luxury amenities abound in the form of air conditioning, electric windows, and an AM/FM radio.

While its original ownership is not recorded, in 1976 chassis 13069 was listed in the Ferrari Owner's Club membership roster as being owned by Tony Perelli of South Laguna, California. By 1979, ownership had passed to another Southern California resident and FOC member, Ronald Malin, from whom Stephen Buff acquired the car sometime during the 1980s. Buff sold the car to another Southern California-based collector in 1987, and this owner would keep and enjoy the car in the favorable sunny California climate for the next 28 years. Never undergoing a full restoration, the car was carefully preserved by its long-term custodian, who estimated that a total of over $100,000 was spent over the years maintaining the 2+2. This included refinishing the exterior and retrimming the cabin in its current silver metallic grey and Nero finishes, restoring the Borrani wire wheels, replacing the windshield, as well as recommissioning the brakes, self-leveling suspension, and all three carburetors.

Today, the Ferrari stands as a fine example of this increasingly celebrated, particularly luxurious Enzo-era model. This particular car is further distinguished as a matching numbers example, retaining its original, triple-Weber carbureted 4.4-liter Colombo V12 engine. Its next owner will surely enjoy its timeless blend of vintage style, V12 performance, and Italian tailored comfort on many more long-distance journeys.