The allure of a four-seat grand tourer fitted with a V-12 engine proved irresistible to a certain niche of enthusiasts.

For those seeking Italian panache and sports car characteristics, all combined with the functionality of a practical interior layout, the Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 was chief among those family-friendly and slightly more practical V-12 GTs.

Approximately 525 of these cars are believed to have been made before the Maranello marque replaced it with the 400-series models.

Unlike its successors, which were notably the first Ferraris to offer an automatic transmission, the 365 GT4 2+2 was offered only with a five-speed manual gearbox paired with its 4.4-litre V-12—an engaging feature especially desired by today’s collectors.

Factory data rated the Ferrari with a top speed of 152 mph—a fair return for a four-seater, and positioning the model as a premium grand tourer of its era for any long-distance road trip that should be traversed in comfort and style.

The example offered ...