Just purchased a Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 RHD with no history. Chassis number is 18619 and is registered in Germany. Can anyone tell me anything about the car? Thanks
Any possibility of sharing your opinion of its condition and value? Doesn't need to be what you paid, just what you feel it may be worth. Thanks
Congrats! Great colour scheme. I don't have much on this one. Still in its original colours of verde seabird with sabbia interior. Registration H-OT 365 (D) 365 GT4 2+2 #417, RHD #113, Body #362. Likely a UK market car, though I have no UK history unfortunately. I suspect it has been in Germany for many years. Keep us all posted if you find out more about the history. The Ferrari archives can help you. David
Simon I forgot to mention that it was seen at Silverstone in 1997, on German plates, so I do have some UK history!
Thank you David Can I ask what the '#417, RHD #113, Body #362' mean. I think I understand the '#362' but not not about the others.
I also have another question. I am going to give the car a light restoration including a respray, and then I'll probably sell it, but I can't decide whether to keep it the original colour combo (an unusual dark green with a light beige leather, as David mentioned) or to change it to a dark metallic grey and retrim it with dark red leather. Any views?
You should absolutely keep to the original colour combination in my view. Particularly so if you don't intend to keep it long term and given it is a rare combination originally and even rarer now. Mind you, I am biased in favour of green cars! By the way, I believe this car was originally destined for the UK but was diverted by the Factory. I suggest checking with Tony Willis to see what he can tell you. Jonathan
Simon, The information comes from Hilary Raab's serial numbers book, and refers to Assembly sequence number, RHD sequence number, and Body number of coachbuilder (Pininfarina in this case of course). Raab also states a date of 4 July 1975, and Crepaldi as the first owner - which is the name of one of the main Italian dealers of the time. As Jonathan suggests, do check all this with Tony Willis, would be interesting to learn where it was originally delivered. It has a KPH speedometer which may main it has always been in mainland Europe. The all white front lenses also indicate an Italian delivery I believe. I also agree that you should keep the original colour scheme. The interior looks decent in the Ebay pics, so you may not need to replace the leather. I would try to find a period stereo and recover the dash in mousehair - both subjects covered on this forum. David
Green please! A very period color which is now back in style. IMHO Of course I am biased since my first car was a 1971 Mach 1 Mustang in dark green metallic. https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2120063&stc=1&d=1440645102 And our combine was John Deere green too! Photo is vintage 1978 with me riding on the back. Ahh, the things we used to do for a few bucks. https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2120062&stc=1&d=1440645102 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Hah! I never put those two together until you said that. https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2120124&stc=1&d=1440678517 https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2120125&stc=1&d=1440678517 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Congrats on the purchase! +1 on keeping the original color combo... Not only for originality, but I also think that the unique colors of the 70s and 80s are in part what gives these cars (and all vintage cars, regardless of their era) their unique flair. Color is indeed an integral part of experiencing these classic beauties - you can't really get color combos like dark green or metallic browns in most cars today. Looking forward to pics when the car arrives! Cheers! Ruben
If you are going to keep it do whatever you want - it is your car. If it is for sale then paint it the colour the buyer wants PM me for my preference...
If you want an old Ferrari, keep its original détails and enjoy the experience If you want to choose your own colors, you can buy a FF, no ?
I agree, paint it whatever color pleases you and enjoy it. If the car ever gets so valuable that the original color becomes important, then the cost of returning it to original will be inconsequential.
Some quick pics of car. Its very dirty and just as it arrived. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Waiting to hear about the history from Tony Willis, so should have some more details soon. All the brake calipers and the master cylinder/servo are away being rebuilt and refurbished at the moment.
