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First introduced to the public at the Paris Auto Salon in 1968, the Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona replaced the 275 GTB/4 but, although it was also a Pininfarina design, the Daytona was radically different. Its sharp-edged styling resembled a Lamborghini more than a traditional Pininfarina Ferrari. The Daytona name commemorates Ferrari's triple success in the February 1967 24 Hours of Daytona with the 330P4. While it was initially used as a pre-production internal denomination, Ferrari still insists that this was never the model's official name and as such should not be used when referring to the car in any true manner. Road & Track magazine summed up the Daytona's attributes succinctly, subheading their October 1970 Road Test, "The fastest, and best, GT is not necessarily the most exotic." While still a front-engined, rear wheel drive Berlinetta or Spyder, in the case of the convertible cars, it was an exceptional car regardless.
The first production examples reached U.S. shores in 1970 and featured a slightly different nose treatment to their European counterparts. European Daytonas were originally fitted with headlights set back behind a transparent full-width plastic cover, whereas U.S. versions featured retractable headlights under two flush-fitting panels. Other differences included hexagonal-type wheel nuts on the U.S. version, versus three-eared knock-off wheel nuts on European models. The V12 engine was barely recognizable as being derived from Gioacchino Colombo's twenty-year old design. It was lengthened to accommodate the 81mm bore needed to achieve nearly 4.4 liters of displacement, it was fitted with twin cam cylinder heads for high rpm and breathed freely through a sextet of Weber 40 DCNF carburetors.
Built to European specifications, this particular Ferrari was originally sent to Lebanon as a Daytona Coupe, and was converted to Spyder configurations in Europe. The interior features Italian gauges, and a 300 km/h speedometer. There are European style Ferrari script knock off wheels and a very rare European style front bumper with over-riders, which is considerably more elegant than its bulky rubber American counterpart. The headlights are of the retractable variety, which is a Euro-correct feature, since for 1971, Ferrari made that feature standard on European models, discontinuing the clear lens non-retractable headlights previously worn by Daytona's destined to non-American markets.
The stunning 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona offered here is an excellent example of a properly converted Spyder. The product of a high point restoration, the quality of the Ferrari is first rate both mechanically and aesthetically. The red paint has recently been buffed to a beautiful shine. The all-black interior is pristine, fitted with new carpeting and dash material. The black convertible top is also new and shows dedicated craftsmanship; it comes with an equally well crafted tonneau cover in a fitted sack, kept in the trunk beside the original tool roll filled with tools. Imported directly from Europe, this Ferrari has resided in the Canadian province of Quebec for over 25 years, where it was only driven during the warm summer months. It is reported that this example has been driven regularly and invoices show that it was serviced frequently by Ferrari of Quebec, having just completed a thorough service, totaling over $9,000, which included the installation of a new Stebro exhaust system, four brand new correct Michelin tires, and a four-wheel alignment. An additional service performed in the summer of 2006 included a complete tune up and the installation of new rear shocks for a total of nearly $12,000. Included in the sale is a dossier containing receipts of work performed as well as the original manual. The outstanding visual condition of the Ferrari is clearly seen in person, whereas the faultless mechanical condition of the car was recently attested to in a test drive where the Daytona performed admirably, starting easily, idling smoothly, shifting cleanly, handling precisely with no shakes or wiggles and above all else, the V12 sounded amazing.
Fully detailed, this example requires nothing but a new owner and a chance to drive with the top down.
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The first production examples reached U.S. shores in 1970 and featured a slightly different nose treatment to their European counterparts. European Daytonas were originally fitted with headlights set back behind a transparent full-width plastic cover, whereas U.S. versions featured retractable headlights under two flush-fitting panels. Other differences included hexagonal-type wheel nuts on the U.S. version, versus three-eared knock-off wheel nuts on European models. The V12 engine was barely recognizable as being derived from Gioacchino Colombo's twenty-year old design. It was lengthened to accommodate the 81mm bore needed to achieve nearly 4.4 liters of displacement, it was fitted with twin cam cylinder heads for high rpm and breathed freely through a sextet of Weber 40 DCNF carburetors.
Built to European specifications, this particular Ferrari was originally sent to Lebanon as a Daytona Coupe, and was converted to Spyder configurations in Europe. The interior features Italian gauges, and a 300 km/h speedometer. There are European style Ferrari script knock off wheels and a very rare European style front bumper with over-riders, which is considerably more elegant than its bulky rubber American counterpart. The headlights are of the retractable variety, which is a Euro-correct feature, since for 1971, Ferrari made that feature standard on European models, discontinuing the clear lens non-retractable headlights previously worn by Daytona's destined to non-American markets.
The stunning 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona offered here is an excellent example of a properly converted Spyder. The product of a high point restoration, the quality of the Ferrari is first rate both mechanically and aesthetically. The red paint has recently been buffed to a beautiful shine. The all-black interior is pristine, fitted with new carpeting and dash material. The black convertible top is also new and shows dedicated craftsmanship; it comes with an equally well crafted tonneau cover in a fitted sack, kept in the trunk beside the original tool roll filled with tools. Imported directly from Europe, this Ferrari has resided in the Canadian province of Quebec for over 25 years, where it was only driven during the warm summer months. It is reported that this example has been driven regularly and invoices show that it was serviced frequently by Ferrari of Quebec, having just completed a thorough service, totaling over $9,000, which included the installation of a new Stebro exhaust system, four brand new correct Michelin tires, and a four-wheel alignment. An additional service performed in the summer of 2006 included a complete tune up and the installation of new rear shocks for a total of nearly $12,000. Included in the sale is a dossier containing receipts of work performed as well as the original manual. The outstanding visual condition of the Ferrari is clearly seen in person, whereas the faultless mechanical condition of the car was recently attested to in a test drive where the Daytona performed admirably, starting easily, idling smoothly, shifting cleanly, handling precisely with no shakes or wiggles and above all else, the V12 sounded amazing.
Fully detailed, this example requires nothing but a new owner and a chance to drive with the top down.
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