--Giallo Fly Italver with Black leather interior and Black carpeting, Restored-58,000 miles (believed to be original) from new, Fully maintained regardless of use, 5-speed...
--Giallo Fly Italver with Black leather interior and Black carpeting, Restored-58,000 miles (believed to be original) from new, Fully maintained regardless of use, 5-speed manual, Factory air conditioning, Optional Borrani wire wheels, Rare sunroof install in period, Matching numbers, original colors, Documented by Massini, USA specification, Ferrari Heritage Certificate, Long term ownerships, FCA Concours history.
Manufacture completed by Ferrari, April 1969, this 365 GT 2+2 was exported, July 1969 to the United States and famed Ferrari U.S. West Coast distributor, William F. Harrah's Modern Classic Motors MCM, Reno, Nevada, USA. A rare factory sunroof was specially ordered-commissioned by Mr. Harrah. It is unknown whether this occurred in Italy or whether it was installed when it arrived in the USA. The workmanship is as per factory, thus, the thought seems to be it's being fabricated by Italian artisans of the automobile era while in Italy and prior to its import to the USA. It is believed due to the special ordered color as well as sunroof, this 365 was used as Mr. Harrah's personal transport until being sold to its first registered owner, a Los Angeles private owner who seems to have kept the 365 through 1979.
In 1979, this 365 was sold to another Los Angeles resident who went on to keep this 365 through 1998. At this point in time, this 365 was sold to Mr. Fahimian, another resident of Los Angeles. While in Mr. Fahimian's ownership, this 365 was serviced by well-respected Ferrari specialist, Steven Tillack & Co., Redondo Beach, California. August 2002 saw the 365 being advertised by Fahimian, "original fly yellow with black interior, rare sunroof, new paint, interior and service, all new shocks, springs and bushings, new Ansa exhaust and clutch, re-chromed Borrani wire wheels, new cooling system, original tools and books, 54'000 miles. In February of 2005 while still in Fahimian's ownership, a pre-purchase inspected was performed by another well-known and respected Ferrari specialist, Norbert Hofer's Gran Touring Classics, Inc. facility, Long Beach, CA. Presumably, the PPI was performed on behalf of Mr. J. Walker, the Ferrari showing 56,000 miles at the time because it was then transported to the East Coast and Mr. J. Walker's new ownership and home in Ann Arbor, MI.
While in Mr. Walker's ownership, the 365 was serviced by Ferrari specialist Terry Myr, Smith Creek, MI. Mr. Myr overhauled the engine and front suspension for Mr. Walker. When completed, Mr. Walker started his long term and the start of this 365's Ferrari Owner's Club concours career. While in Mr. Walker's ownership, this 365 was shown at the following events.
--July 2005, the 42nd Annual Ferrari Club of America National Meeting in Indianapolis, IN.
--August 2007, the 44th Annual Ferrari Club of America National Meeting at Watkins Glen-Corning, NY, winner of a Gold Award.
--2007, shown by Walker at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in Ann Arbor, MI.
--May 2008, shown by Walker at the Points and Condenser Preservation Society Run at the Michigan International Speedway.
--July 2008, shown by Walker at the 45th Annual Ferrari Club of America National meeting, Mosport, Toronto, Canada.
--2009, shown by Walker at the Eyes of Design event held at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, Grosse Point Shores, MI, winner of the Design of Distinction Red Ribbon Award.
August 2011, shows this 365 still in the ownership of Mr. Walker. May 2014 whos the 365 being offered at the Worldwide Auctioneers Houston Classic Auction, Houston, TX. Subsequently sold to its most recent collector ownership and where it has remained until its recent purchase by Autosport Designs, Inc.
In excellent condition throughout, well serviced and cared for, this 365 GT 2+2 is not only rare due to its color combination and rare sunroof, ownership and service histories, but must also be considered one of the best driving and performing four-seater Ferraris of all time given its V12 powerplant, power steering, air conditioning and four usable seats. Sorted and ready for immediate use, in our opinion., this is one of the finest V12 touring Ferraris as valued in today's Ferrari marketplace.