Our 365 GTS/4
Following Ferrari’s front-engined V12 tradition of the late 1960s, the Ferrari 365 marked a decisive break from the rounded designs seen in the 250 and 275 series.
The design shifted toward a sharper, more angular language. A long horizontal nose, crisp lines and a pronounced tail defined a new visual direction for Ferrari, signalling a clear step into the future.
Power came from Ferrari’s 4.4-litre naturally aspirated V12 producing around 352 hp. It made the 365 the fastest production car in the world at the time of its introduction in 1968, reaching close to 280 km/h. In a time when other performance cars such as the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 and later the BMW M1 increasingly relied on aerodynamic aids, the Daytona achieved this through engine output, gearing and overall stability alone.
Our example is finished in Nero over Beige , a timeless yet elegant specification. In Spider form, the 365 GTS/4 combines this forward-looking design with open-top refinement.
Pop-up headlights
Originally, the 365 featured fixed headlights covered by flush Plexiglas, contributing to the car’s clean nose and low front profile. Changes in U.S. regulations later prohibited covered headlights and imposed minimum height requirements. To comply, pop-up headlights were introduced, raising the lamps by a few inches, just enough to meet the regulations while maintaining its low front profile.
Spider variant
The Spider variant was introduced largely in response to demand from the U.S. market, where open-top grand tourers were particularly sought after. The Ferrari 365 GTS/4 was developed to complement the berlinetta, offering the same V12 performance in a more relaxed, open configuration suited to long-distance driving. Built in far smaller numbers than the berlinetta, the 365 GTS/4 remains one of the rarest open V12 Ferraris of its era, with just over 120 examples produced.
Wire wheels
The 365 GTB/S is, like here, often pictured with Borrani wire wheels. These wheels had been a hallmark of Ferrari’s earlier GT models, such as the 250 and 275 series. However, as power, weight and sustained high-speed capability increased, wire wheels began to approach their technical limits. Ferrari therefore transitioned to five-spoke Cromodora cast alloy wheels, which offered greater strength, reduced unsprung mass and improved durability under the loads. For our 365 GTS/4 we have a set of Borrani wire wheels and a set of Cromodora cast alloy wheels avialable.
