365 GTC #11973 is the third of 150 examples produced. Supplied new in the original color combination of Azzurro Hyperion 2.443.648 w/nero Franzi leather interior (light metallic blue w/black leather interior). Engine number A618, body number 0707. Sold new in late 1968 to a Signore Castellani in Italy.
Exported to the USA as a used car in the early 1970's. Known owners include Luiz A. Dallazen of Fountain Valley, CA (later Costa Mesa, CA) and Steven D. Geller of Beverly Hills, CA. The latter had it registered on California plate AGTC 365.
At some point the original gearbox has been replaced by another one of the same type (gearbox number 94) and during a restoration, the car was repainted black with a nicely contrasting red leather interior and red carpets.
In 1998, #11973 was sold to someone in Switzerland with whom it remained until recently.
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