FCNA Platinum Award Winning 1970 FERRARI 365GT 2+2 OFFERED AT THE 9TH ANNUAL RUSSO AND STEELE MONTEREY EVENT

Monterey, CA. (Apr 15, 2009) -- The 9th Annual Russo and Steele ‘Sports & Muscle at the Marriott’ auction event will presents a range of the most luxurious and collectable European sports, American muscle, Hot rods and custom automobiles. Superior customer service, unparalleled quality automobiles, a unique and memorable event for every enthusiast’s has earned it the reputation as one of the Big Three auctions to watch. The auction event will be held August 13th-15th at the Marriott Hotel in historic downtown Monterey. It will present a diverse range of highly collectable marquees and models suitable to satisfy any automotive desires.

Designed by Pininfarina and debuted at the 1967 Paris Auto Salon the Ferrari 265 GT 2+2 resembled the Princess Lilian 330 Speciale shown earlier in the year, but with a longer wheelbase and different rear roofline and tail treatment.

It was the first Ferrari 2+2 with independent rear suspension and another first was that its rear wishbones, coil springs, Koni shocks, and antiroll bar were supplemented by a hydro-pneumatic self-leveling system. The Koni-developed setup was developed to balance the weight of rear passengers.
As the 1960s drew to a close, the Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 was the only Ferrari sold in America; due to new U.S. emissions and safety laws. In the end, Ferrari’s 2+2 models ended up their best-selling cars throughout the 1960s.

A fully sorted and mechanically-fresh example, this particular Ferrari comes complete with extensive service history, documented with receipts and recently benefited from a full engine rebuild and blueprinting by noted Italian supercar authority Bob Wallace. Following this mechanical rejuvenation, the already-strong cosmetics were treated to over 130 hours of cosmetic detailing under a year ago inside and out to include a comprehensive interior restoration. Today, this vehicle sports a fresh full-leather interior and contains all the period correct items including the vintage Blaupunkt radio, owner’s manual with pouch and warranty card and a completely-correct and authentic tool kit acquired during the past year to round out the exceptional array of Concours-correct perfection every Ferrari owner hopes to attain. Even the period-correct Michelin XWX tires on the gorgeous Borrani wire wheels this car wears stand to ensure the new owner a complete package representing the very best of the best.

This particular numbers matching 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2 + 2 has been shown extensively over the past 20 years garnering many FCNA awards including a Gold Class award at the 2006 FCNA Cavallino event in Indianapolis. Subsequent to that event this already impressive car was treated to a beautiful interior restoration, a complete engine re-build by Mr. Bob Wallace in Phoenix with further engine bay detailing and a complete and accurate trunk re-outfitting to the highest possible standards with no expense spared (Tools, Jacks, Books and Spare). Subsequent to this work the car scored the coveted Platinum award at the FCNA event at the Concorso Italiano in Monterey 2008, as well as scoring the "Best in Class" award, Ferrari division, at Oregon's official state auto concours in Forest Grove 2008.
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About Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions

Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles is one of the nation’s premier collector car auctions; specializing in the world’s finest European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs. Its three auctions each year attract clients all over the globe not only because of its reputation for stellar collector automobiles, but also unique auction experiences unattainable at any other collector car auction in the world. Its auction events take place with its signature auction in Scottsdale, Arizona every January, and Monterey, California in August. Additional information please visit www.russoandsteele.com or call 602.252.2697.



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