1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2

After only two years of 365 GTC/4 production, Ferrari replaced it in 1972 with the Ferrari 365 GT/4 2+2. For this latest 2+2, Pininfarina designed an understated yet handsome and angular coupe that promised more room for all four occupants as compared to its predecessor. The new car shared the 4.4-litre, wet sump, 340hp, V-12 engine and 5-speed transmission of the previous GTC/4. It also used a modified version of the C/4’s chassis with a wheelbase that was stretched by eight inches and also used the C/4’s self-leveling independent rear suspension.

The Ferrari 365 GT/4 2+2 promised all of the high speed comfort of the previous Ferrari 2+2s in a more ‘modern’ body. Its effortless speed and luxurious interior prompted journalists at the time of its launch at the 1972 Paris Salon to describe it as an alternative to a private aircraft. A total of 500 examples were built from 1972 to 1976.

For today’s buyer, the Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 provides an enviable combination of space and luxury. It is a true grand tourer, capable of moving its occupants over long distances at speed and in comfort. The car offers space for luggage and a powerful V-12. The body - with many styling cues shared with later wedge-shaped Ferraris such as the Testarossa and 400 - is now being regarded more highly than in the past. That said, the Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 is still a relative bargain, with values much lower than many other Ferrari models. This can be a problem as prolonged low values often led to neglected servicing; therefore, a good history is essential. Also rust can be a pervasive problem, which can be expensive to address.

Other grand tourers of the era include the Jensen Interceptor III, the Jaguar XJS, and the Aston Martin V8.