'69 365 California Conversion

stuart larman · 09-06-2010, 10:46 PM

Just thought you all might want to see something different.
#12959 was a 365 GT 2+2 but was converted about 10 years ago.

a1exander · 09-07-2010, 03:49 AM

A handsome car and it is a better rag top then hardtop.
Looks like a decent conversion and certainly the first I have seen.

Whoever it belongs to is clearly an eclectic.

wetpet · 09-07-2010, 07:46 AM

Very interesting. I like it. Probably would prefer it in black or blue. any more info?

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 09-07-2010, 01:06 PM

Several years ago, I remember seeing a similar car for sale in one of the dealers in Florida. Proabably, the same car ? w/ smiles Jimmy

colonel1961 · 09-07-2010, 04:43 PM

Not a fan of conversions, but the lines are decent...

Boxer · 09-07-2010, 09:46 PM

I have seen a couple of 365 GT conversions. This one looks well executed.

stuart larman · 09-08-2010, 12:23 AM

jimmy,
you are correct, the car was for sale in Pompano Beach FL in 2008 and before, I believe. I purchased it post RM Auction in Fort Lauderdale in Feb. 2009. Pretty good condition; this is definitely the way to own an Enzo era V12 convertible for a lot less than $400k!
stuart

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 09-08-2010, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by stuart larman

jimmy,
you are correct, the car was for sale in Pompano Beach FL in 2008 and before, I believe. I purchased it post RM Auction in Fort Lauderdale in Feb. 2009. Pretty good condition; this is definitely the way to own an Enzo era V12 convertible for a lot less than $400k!
stuart

Well, ...I can see there that the owner looks very happy ! Thanx for posting the pics, Stuart, and a hearty congrats too. I can see from that pic that you are happy with this car.

Back then, I remember I was interested in the ad. Must be wonderful to have that open air and take in that great sound. Not sure where you reside (doesn't look like Florida there), but wherever you may be, must be great to ride in that.

I am sure we would enjoy seeing more pics and hear your comments and impressions. Thanx again. w/ smiles Jimmy

Vizsla · 09-08-2010, 02:57 AM

Pretty, but boy it must flex.

bryanp · 09-08-2010, 04:04 AM

I show three conversions - 11401, 11967 and your car, 12959.

JazzyO · 09-08-2010, 05:29 AM

Welcome to FL, nice looking car. I would recommend returning the Ferrari script on the rocker covers back to black, as it was originally. And I'm not a fan of the Weber intake modification.

But as many have said, it seems a well-executed conversion. And you're right about the pricing of Enzo-era convertible V12's.

Onno

stuart larman · 09-11-2010, 06:51 PM

Hi bryanp,
I'd love to contact other owners; do you have any more info?
stuart

bryanp · 09-14-2010, 06:22 AM

No, sorry Stuart, I do not. These s/ns were gleaned from general 365GT2+2-spotting during the ten years that I owned one.

09-07-2010, 04:43 PM	#5
colonel1961 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Alabama Ferrari Life Posts: 995 Name: Paul	Not a fan of conversions, but the lines are decent... Colonel1961 - - - - - - - - Current: 599 GTB Fiorano F1 Former: 308 GTS QV; F355B; 360 Modena Spider F1; F430 F1 (2); 612 Scaglietti F1; 550 Maranello

09-07-2010, 09:46 PM	#6
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	I have seen a couple of 365 GT conversions. This one looks well executed. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

09-08-2010, 12:23 AM	#7
stuart larman Owner Join Date: Mar 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 3	365 California Conversion jimmy, you are correct, the car was for sale in Pompano Beach FL in 2008 and before, I believe. I purchased it post RM Auction in Fort Lauderdale in Feb. 2009. Pretty good condition; this is definitely the way to own an Enzo era V12 convertible for a lot less than $400k! stuart Attached Images

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09-06-2010, 10:46 PM	#1
stuart larman Owner Join Date: Mar 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 3	'69 365 California Conversion Just thought you all might want to see something different. #12959 was a 365 GT 2+2 but was converted about 10 years ago. Attached Images

09-07-2010, 03:49 AM	#2
a1exander Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Johannesburg RSA Ferrari Life Posts: 768 Name: Peter	A handsome car and it is a better rag top then hardtop. Looks like a decent conversion and certainly the first I have seen. Whoever it belongs to is clearly an eclectic.

09-07-2010, 07:46 AM	#3
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,603 Name: Ed	Very interesting. I like it. Probably would prefer it in black or blue. any more info?

09-07-2010, 01:06 PM	#4
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,550 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Several years ago, I remember seeing a similar car for sale in one of the dealers in Florida. Proabably, the same car ? w/ smiles Jimmy

09-08-2010, 02:57 AM	#9
Vizsla Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Boston Ferrari Life Posts: 38	Pretty, but boy it must flex.

09-08-2010, 04:04 AM	#10
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	I show three conversions - 11401, 11967 and your car, 12959.

09-08-2010, 05:29 AM	#11
JazzyO Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Ferrari Life Posts: 4,289	Welcome to FL, nice looking car. I would recommend returning the Ferrari script on the rocker covers back to black, as it was originally. And I'm not a fan of the Weber intake modification. But as many have said, it seems a well-executed conversion. And you're right about the pricing of Enzo-era convertible V12's. Onno

09-11-2010, 06:51 PM	#12
stuart larman Owner Join Date: Mar 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 3	Hi bryanp, I'd love to contact other owners; do you have any more info? stuart

09-14-2010, 06:22 AM	#13
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	No, sorry Stuart, I do not. These s/ns were gleaned from general 365GT2+2-spotting during the ten years that I owned one.