At the Paris Auto Salon in 1972, Ferrari unveiled an all-new car to the world.

It was a fast, svelte and elegant 2+2 powered by their legendary VI2 engine, and was the most expensive series produced by Ferrari for 17 years.

The initial model was the 365 GT4 2+2, which was later followed by the 400 and 412 series, and with manufacture ceasing in 1989, these four-seaters enjoyed the longest production run of any Ferrari model.

The 365 GT4 2+2 is easily distinguished from its successors by its six rear tail lights, knock-off alloy wheels, and lack of a front spoiler and was produced between 1972 and 1976.

Production totalled 521 cars and just 133 of these were right-hand drive.

The bodies were built and fully trimmed at the Pininfarina works in Turin, and then shipped to the Ferrari factory in Maranello for the installation of the mechanical components.

Under the bonnet, Ferrari squeezed in a 4.4-litre V12 unit producing 340bhp at 7000rpm resulting in the world's most potent full f...