1974 Ferrari 365 Berlinetta Boxer

Vehicle Description

The first of the "Berlinetta Boxer" series was the 365 GT4 BB shown at the 1971 Turin Motor Show. Designed to rival the Lamborghini Miura and the newly developed Lamborghini Countach, it was finally released for sale in 1973 at the Paris Motor Show. 387 were built, of which 88 were right-hand drive (58 of those for the UK market), making it the rarest of all Berlinetta Boxers.

Though it shared its numerical designation with the Daytona, the Boxer was radically different. It was a mid-engined car like the Dino, and now the flat-twelve was mounted longitudinally rather than transversely as it was mounted in the Dino. The engine produced 380 PS which was slightly more than the Daytona.

The engine shared its internal dimensions with the V12 from the Daytona, but was spread out to 180° as on Ferrari's 1970 Formula One car and was mounted above a five-speed manual transmission. One major difference in this engine was its use of timing belts rather than chains. Although referred to as a Boxer, the 180° V12 was not a true boxer engine, but rather a flared engine. 

The engine displacement was 4400 cc with 380hp and a top speed of 300km/h, these outstanding levels of performance led to the 365 GT4 BB being crowned the fasted car in the world when it was unveiled.

Chassis 17625

Delivered to Maranello Concessionaires in January of 1974, specified by Colonel Hoare for his personal use as Maranello's demonstrator in Blue Metallic Dino over Beige hide. 

On 6th August 1974 the car was sold to Dick Lovett, who then sold to Mr. Heath in February of 1975. Dick Lovett would supply the car to the next two keepers and then in 1978 was sold to Mr. Whitlock, who would retain until 1981 then selling to Reg George Ltd. In 1983 chassis 17625 was sold Mr. McDonald and exported to Tulsa, Oklahoma, during his ownership a full interior retrim was carried out. In 1987 Mr. McDonald sold the car to Daytona Imports of Dallas, Texas, who would sell the car to Mr. Barrett bringing her back to the UK. In 1988 the car was sold to the Hargreaves family who maintained with main dealers and specialist throughout their ownership until 2022. 

More recently, chassis 17625 has benefitted from a bare metal respray, engine out service including cambelts, alloys refurbed, new carpets and tyres. Offered with detailed history file, jack kit and attache tool case.