365 GTC4 Paint, engine, and interior..

The stable ltd in gladstone nj had a gtc/4 for sale last summer that went to the uk that was blue with saddle (non matching numbers). That color combo worked well, there may be some photos of it on their website. If not I am sure Tom (owner at stable) would have some pictures... car really looked nice. It also had mouse hair and it worked, if she were mine I would keep the mouse, just looks the part (but would omit shag carpets everywhere at all costs).

 

It was a number of years back I got a set of seat covers through Re-Originals. Some of the finest leather I had ever seen cut from the original patterns and it was vat dyed. If I remember correctly - $3500. I would highly recommend going this rout if it is still available. Rebuilding the seats was another $1000 +. I did not change the color of my door panels, and just re-dyed them.
I purchased 3 yards of Wilton carpet $500. Then the carpet needs to be cut and trimmed out. I got a roll of alcantara sued from Golf fabrics in Florida and I think it was also around $500. Adding it up an including leather for door panels, you may make for 10K.

What ever you do, I hope you have great time putting it all together.

A

 

One last item - there are 2 o rings that go under the rear main bearing cap (between the cap and the block). If your mechanic forgets them, it will leak!

 

Mike,

Congratulations on the purchase! I drove this car and was debating trading my 328 and GT4 until you beat me to it! I think you got a great deal even though the car has a few needs.

 

That car is trending up sharply now,if I were you I would keep it period correct and abstain from adding anything that is not (like Alcantara,as nice as it is...)

 

I had the same concern configuration outside repair / interior for a car 400GT .
The car was black when I bought it , when we put the sheet naked and discovered that it had been painted twice in black and the original color was certainly blu hyperion and Tan interior with inserts dark brown. Did not want to repaint in its original configuration and 400 with no significant financial value collector , I decided to treat myself and completely change inside and outside.
My options were:
1 - Exterior color Grigio Mahmoud with red interior .
Grigio Mahmoud
2 - Blu Swaters Exterior color with light beige interior
Blu Swaters

I finally opted for the second solution.
The sheet was laid bare, except fully disassembled inside the dashboard in perfect condition. The leather interior was disjointed , processed, repigmenté , sewed .

The site 365GTC4 attended my decision :
Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Detailed Information

and some 365GTC4 photo here:
Ferrari *365 GTC4 for sale at Landmark Cars
Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Registry Viewer

Good road in your 365gtc4 , if your main concern is not the collection value , selected interior materials and colors that you like , life is short!

 

Keep it stock AND simple....

 

As long as there is no modern equipment in it you should be fine with a different color.
There are plenty of very expensive Ferraris,selling at a million +,with a color applied during restoration that is not original.
A lot of Daytonas in particular,have different color and interior too from what they came out of the factory with.

 

If you are not keeping it stock, paint the front bumper body color - it helps lighter colors look great on the car (IMO).

Whatever you do, do what you like; as long as its reversible at a reasonable price. e.g. if you like Alacantara, go for it.

Regards,

Art S.

 

dino met blue, tan is nice

 

would you consider chroming the front and rear bumpers?

 

Mike,

There is a member here from VA that has a blue/tan C4 with a painted front bumper. There are pictures somewhere here but it's been a while since I've seen them. Very sharp looking car!

Regards,

Art S.

 

Mike
Check out the 364GTC4 owners site. There are quite a few members with valuable knowledge on these cars. Look at the gallery for many pictures of this model in the various colors to help you decide on a color.

Dave

 

I'd leave the bumper well alone personally, this was how the cars came out the factory and in my view is how they should stay. The argument given by those that have painted the bumper is that Enzo was going to do it if production continued, but the fact is he never did.

I'd say the painted bumper cheapens the car and actually looks a bit awkward, it's almost like owners are trying to bring attention to an aspect of the car they don't like.

I'd say keep it stock, the design has grown on people over the years and continues to do so. I think it has a great 70's muscle car look about it, and long gone are the 'humpback' and 'clown lips' views of this now gorgeous car.

My 2c.

 

Hi Mike - I agree with your choice of colors, having thought for many years that if I repainted mine, I would go the same route you are going.
Who is going to perform the work?
If it is local, I'd sure like to drive up and see the progress.
Keep in touch-

Mike