1969 Ferrari 365 - GT 2+2 Queen Mary

In 1966, Ferrari introduced a larger version of the Colombo twelve-cylinder engine with a displacement of 4.4 litres and a bore that was four millimetres larger than its predecessor. The displacement of a single cylinder was now approximately 365 cubic centimetres. This value became the basis for the model designations of the vehicles equipped with this engine. As a result of the increase in displacement, the engine power rose to 320 hp. The engine made its debut in 1966 in the 365 California Spyder, a luxury convertible produced in very limited numbers, which featured a distinctive, sensational body designed by Tom Tjaarda. In a second step, Ferrari presented the 365 GT 2+2 in 1967 as a 2+2-seater variant of the model family. This was Ferrari's first four-seater road sports car with rear independent suspension. Due to its size and weight, the 365 GT 2+2 was also referred to as the Queen Mary in the press. This Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 with the very special chassis number 12345 was probably delivered in Italy and imported to Switzerland very early on – according to the vehicle registration document, it was first registered on 1 June 1969. The early history of this sporty touring car is unknown until it was purchased by the consignor from the Beau Rivage garage in Lausanne in May 1991. The consignor used his Ferrari for occasional trips over the next 25 years and finally parked it in his garage at the end of 2016. In September 2025, the 365 was taken out of storage and carefully put back into service. The bodywork was probably repainted a few decades ago, and the paintwork shows some age-related cracks and chips. The interior is in good original condition with the usual patina – this, together with the available documentation, suggests that the 9’386 km shown on the odometer probably correspond to an actual mileage of 109’386 km. The matching-numbers engine runs well and the gearbox shifts correctly. Due to the long period of inactivity, a major service and thorough reconditioning will of course be necessary before the Ferrari can take to the roads of the world again. The last MOT was carried out in November 2013.