Sometimes, I get bogged down in picturing the first few years of a car’s life. This is particularly true for exotic and luxury cars, as they almost always have some sort of incredible beginning with their first owner. This 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 is one of just a handful of manual transmission examples and it began its life with an owner in Tokyo. It apparently was just recently imported to the U.S. based on the photos here on craigslist where it’s listed for $69,365 in Lake Forest, IL.
So many of these 2+2 Ferraris came with automatics that this 365 stands out not only for its impressive condition but because it comes with three pedals. The truth of the matter is, this would still be a desirable car with the slushbox as these were phenomenal grand tourers when new – so two pedals wasn’t quite the penalty box that you may think. Still, there’s no doubt finding one of these with a stick is as rare as the seller claims given most buyers opted for the self-shifting option.
I believe that sexy V12 makes around 340 horsepower, which is plenty even by today’s exaggerated standards. And while your average hybrid may be quicker off the line than this Ferrari, it sure as heck doesn’t sound like a V12. Not even close! The seller reports mileage of just under 27,000, so this rare manual transmission-equipped 2+2 is barely broken in. Knowing how congested places like Tokyo are, I’m sure this 365 was used fairly tepidly for much of its life.
And what a great, period-correct color, too. Champagne over black is totally fitting with the period in which this Ferrari was built, and while it’s not red like seemingly every other vintage F car, it works incredibly well here. The 365 remains highly original throughout, even down to its TRX wheels and tires. Even if you love this Ferrari beyond words, you’ll need to wait to get your hands on it: it’s still in Yokohama, Japan at the moment, awaiting export.
Looks like the one that was posted to Fast Finds a few days ago.
The 365 GT4 2+2 has always been my favorite Ferrari. I looked at one 20 years ago and loved the sound of that V12. There’s nothing like it.
The car is still in Yokohama and it will be shipped after purchase and payment.
Transfer time from Yokohama is appx. 5 weeks to Long Beach or West Coast port
it seems like its still in Japan based on the photos. look at the advertisements in the background.
TRX wheels and tires is not a good thing, who pays for shipping? And do you think it is sitting on a turntable?
A newer silver Ferrari went by me yesterday, up a hill, on the freeway. He stepped on it and it sounded like an orchestra 🎶 🎹 🎻
Luv the 100kph redline on speedo. Car is in Japan, have fun with the paperwork and work that will be needed to bring it into the states. Can be done but not easy or cheap.
Scam alert! I have no proof, but unless I had a connection in Japan, I would be extremely nervous buying a car like this without a pre-purchase inspection, and sending payment and hoping the car arrives weeks later, from the sellers shipper. Buyer beware!
As a new delivery to Japan it should have been right hand drive and the wheels should be 15 inch Campagnolos not TRX.
Left hand drive was and is something of a status symbol in Japan, shows you have an imported car. They even sometimes buy LHD British cars!
AFAIK none of these (nor their 400/412 successor evolutions) were ever made in RHD anyway.
This car gets worse the closer you look at the photos.