Enzo Ferrari probably didn’t care much for his 365 GT 2+2. He didn’t care much for any of his road cars – they were a means to an end. You can’t have a world class race team without a lot of money, and it was the road cars that provided the cash to go racing. Too bad; this may be the finest grand touring car Ferrari, or anyone else, ever built.
The 365 was introduced at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show and was shown the following year in Paris. It replaced the 330 GT 2+2 and was a much prettier car than the earlier 250 GTE. Its Pininfarina design was an evolution of the 330, but a revolution compared to the 250. When first viewed, it looks more like a Ferrari Superfast than any 2+2. Its front engine, rear drive layout was perfect for the autobahn or autostrada, but it was no slouch on twisty, two-lane roads either. It was a luxury car that handled. Luxury came from its fine leather seats, power-assisted steering and brakes, electric windows and optional air conditioning. It also had a self-leveling system in the rear to adjust for the extra passengers and luggage—the system was jointly developed by Ferrari and Koni. Handling was helped by the car’s independent rear suspension and combined Koni coil springs and shocks.
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