365 GTC/4

How about a Queen Mum instead?

http://www.heritageclassics.com/ferrari/71blk365gt/Page.html

 

I looked at these cars some years ago. Great sound and drives well (It actually has a form of power steering.) But, those side draft carbs are a female dog to work on. So make sure you get one that is well sorted out as opposed to needs.

Dale

PS Black is a great color.

 

We've never had any problems sorting the DCOE carbs. I'd say they are very straightforward.
What difficulties did you experience exactly?

 

The Internet is a wonderful place with many strange sights. But there is no question in my mind that a GTC offers a much better driving experience than a GTC/4 or even a 330 GT. Moreover, while I have never driven a 275 GTB, I would imagine that the bigger motor of the 330 GTC offers a comparable ride to the earlier hot rod.

But the prices. Man oh man have prices gone up, just ask Uro Trashy!

Dale

 

Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that I have ever worked on one of these cars. My mechicanial abilities are limited to writing checks. What I was told, however, that the side draft carbs made even normal servicing somewhat probablmatic. I was also told that like most carbs of this period was that once you got them right, just leave them alone!

Dale

 

Hell, Wayne how you know? Did you ever get that bucket of bolts to finally run?

Dale

 

I think Sportauto has a nice 365GT that is manual. It is grey with a black interior. Looks nice and not torn up. the Heritage classic car is good but I don't like the idea of an auto in a vintage sports car. The sportauto car could use some resto on the seats, etc... but it is available for a fairly attractive price.
http://www.sportauto.cc/inventory_ferrari/1967_365GT2+2/index.htm
BT

 

I think the GTC/4 and the 365GT 2+2 are an intriguing pair, because to my eyes the GTC/4 falls just over the line of "modern" while the GT 2+2 still seems to belong to the earlier era. I've never driven a GTC/4, but I have sat in them and looked at them extensively, and it certainly feels much more modern than my 365GT. Yet there are only about 2 years between the two cars!

I would say that the rear seats in the GTC/4 look pretty much useless, while my 10 year old is still quite comfortable in my 365GT.

 

Rob,

I have been corraling a few vintage Fcars over the last few years. I have a 330 GTC that I really do enjoy. It is nimble, makes all the right sounds and is a pleasure to drive. Recently I acquired a C/4 from Fantasy Junction. Car is a few needs car that will be fun for me to own as a driver. C/4's are IMHO a great GT for long trips. More room than the 330 for luggage, somewhat better A/C [relative for old FCars] and yes......power steering.

So for around town thrashing I drive the Dino or the GTC. For longer trips.....say Cavallino this weekend the C/4 will be hauling us in style.

If you lived closer I'd allow you to test drive them all!!

ciao
Steve Cantera
naples

 

Rob,

Sam231 (Sam H.) and Michael Bayer have 365 GTC4s, Sam previously owned a 330GT and Michael still owns a 330GT. Also Michael just did a comparison between his 365 GTC4 and a Daytona with interesting results. I would recommend PMing them to get their insight and first hand comparisons.

Also, if you want the 365 GTC4 drivetrain with bigger rear seats in a much cheaper package, get a 365 GT4 2+2.

Regards,

Art S.

 

I've had the honor to drive Michael's c4. What a wonderful car. The Italian symphony at 6000 rpms is to be devoured by your ears. It may not be the most dramatic at getting there but its a thing of beauty to behold and easier to drive than the Daytona.

The motor is a thing of beauty, especially with the covers off. One night Michael called me and excitedly invited me to come take pictures of the motor with carbs all exposed. We spent probably 2 hours just taking pictures of the carbs.

I've also had my 9 year old in the back where she was quite comfortable. But in a few years that space would get cramped quickly.

Michael can give you a great comparison between the c4 and the 330GT. Each has their own appeal. I find the lines of the C4 so much more intriguing.

regards

ken

ps - there will be an interesting article coming out soon...

kcv
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The color-keyed (body color) bumpers look so much better than their natural black. Where any painted this way as new, or has it been done mainly to hide the oxidized endura bumper?

I've always thought the GTC/4 was a sharp car, used to see more of them driven around Detroit or San Francisco than the GTB/4s.

 

I believe Michael painted the front bits because he liked the look better. It was a point deduction at the nationals last year but who cares about that.

cheers

ken

 

Rob,

Come to the next Tom Yang east coast gathering, we'll let you drive a few.

Regards,

Art S.

 

Dale
The carbs a real easy. The problem is that they must be removed along with the huge air filter boxes to do the valve adjust. So it is expensive if you do not do the job yourself as there are many hours associated with the carbs and filter box removal.
John

 

Art
Where can we get Michael's comparison between the C4 and Daytona?
Thanks
John