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Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by jaxcollector, Oct 10, 2005.

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  1. jaxcollector

    jaxcollector Rookie

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    #1 jaxcollector, Oct 10, 2005
    I'm looking to purchase my first Ferrari, preferably a late 1960's-early 1970's 12 cylinder model under $100k. The major catch seems to be what, if anything, can someone 6'5" tall fit in reasonably well ? Unfortunately, there aren't too many in North Florida for me to easily check out.

    Any advice would be appreciated. So far, I've heard a 365 gtc/4 or 365 GT 2+2 might be possible?

    Thank You !
     
  2. Napolis

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    #2 Napolis, Oct 10, 2005
    I'm 6' 1" and I've never had a problem. Part of it is height from hips to top of head. If your height is in your legs you'll have less of a problem. I'd find a dealer with a varied selection and try some out. It will help if you recline the seat back and learn the straight arm/bent knees position. Seat forward as much as possible/seat way reclined. You can also help yourself by lowering seat which is no big deal and even putting a "Gurney Bubble" on a midengined TR for example.

    Good Luck
     
  3. ArtS

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    #3 ArtS, Oct 10, 2005
    I'm about 6'3" and have no problem in my 330 2+2. I think most 2+2 12s will work though you might have to get a 'tall man kit' which extends the seat rails.

    Good Luck,

    Art S.
     
  4. donv

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    #4 donv, Oct 10, 2005
    I'm 6'4" and I could wear a hat in my 365 2+2. I think most of the 60s road cars would be fine-- I've driven a Daytona and sat in a C/4, and I don't recall bumping my head in either of them.

     
  5. Tony Fuisz

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    #5 Tony Fuisz, Oct 10, 2005
    I'm 6'4'' with a long torso and I fit fine in my 330 GT. Hat wearing room in 60's 2+2s!
     
  6. dbcooper

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    #6 dbcooper, Oct 11, 2005
    I'm 6'3" and can fit comfortably in all of the afore mentioned cars,you should too I think.
     
  7. tritone

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    #7 tritone, Oct 11, 2005
    check out the FCA website classifieds/SCM classifieds.
    A 365 GTC/4? 400I? (don't remember) "discreetly modified" for a 6-6 driver.....

    g'luck
     
  8. RED GTS

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    #8 RED GTS, Oct 11, 2005
    Im 6' 4 and fit in my 330gt and 275 gts
     
  9. bill365

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    #9 bill365, Oct 12, 2005
    6'5" / 250 lbs- 365GT 2+2, I did extend the seat rails about 2" and if I put it back all of the way it's too much for around town stuff. It's great for the longer highway stints, allows you to vary between a number of positions.

    Bill
     

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