Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona GTB4 “Daytona” Plexiglass RHD 1970
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1970 Ferrari 365 GTB4 “Daytona” Plexiglass (RHD) for sale in London
1 of approximately only 35 RHD UK delivered Plexiglass Daytonas’ in total
Original and stunning combination of Rosso Dino and Black leather
Extensive history file, including handbooks, drivers manual and service book
Original Ferrari toolkit accompanies the car
Original Motorola radio
Power steering
The Ferrari 365GTB/4, better known as the Ferrari Daytona, was the last front engined V12 Ferrari before the switch to the mid-engined Berlinetta Boxer models. The beautiful sharp-edged design was designed by Pininfarina and still looks fantastic today. Early Daytona’s featured fixed headlights behind an acrylic glass cover, these are the so-called and very rare “Plexiglass” cars, of which this example is one; these are the most coveted pure original designs highly valued by collectors and connoisseurs. This particular setup was completely abandoned in 1971 in favour of retractable pop-up twin headlights due to new safety regulations in the US. Leonardo Fioravanti, designer, interviewed on a TV car show had confirmed a popular rumour that it took him 7 days to design the Daytona.
The engine was a 4,390cc DOHC V12 featuring six twin weber carburettors, it produced 352bhp, which allowed the car to reach 174mph and 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds ! The five speed manual transmission was mounted in the rear for optimal weight distribution (transaxle), and a four-wheel independent suspension featured wishbones and coil springs.
Ferrari Classiche certified.
This special Daytona, Chassis Number 13627, was one of the first RHD examples delivered in the UK and has been owned by much respected car collectors during its life. In 1970, Maranello Concessionaires delivered the car to Gerald Ronson CBE, Business tycoon and philanthropist, and the car has in total had only six owners during its privileged lifetime. Finished in its original stunning colour scheme of Rosso Dino over Black leather, the vehicle comes supplied with the original tool kit, handbooks, service book, drivers manual, Ferrari dealer listing and wallet. The original logbook is also supplied along with a well documented history including the original order form invoice plus the original Motorola radio is still fitted too.
This is a great opportunity for the discerning Ferrari collector to add this exceptional car Plexiglass Daytona with great provenance to their collection. Early inspection is highly recommended.
Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call 0208 878 33 55 to book an appointment.
http://ddclassics.com/car-listing/ferrari-365-gtb4-daytona-plexiglass-for-sale-rhd/
1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona GTB4 “Daytona” Plexiglass RHD is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Surrey by DD Classics for £695000.
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Car type : Car Make : Ferrari Model : 365 GTB/4 Daytona Model Version : GTB4 “Daytona” Plexiglass RHD Engine size : 4.4 Model Year : 1970 Sub type : Van Location : Surrey
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About Ferrari
The first Ferrari road car was the 125 S introduced in 1947 and powered by a 1.5 L V12 engine, right? Well it's not quite that simple, Ferrari did in fact produce e Tipo 815, in 1940. Tipo 815 was designed by ex-Alfa Romeo engineers Alberto Massimino and Vittorio Bellentani and by Enrico Nardi under Enzo's company but legal issues with the former associate Alfa Romeo prevented Ferrari from launching the Ferrari marque at that point.
Enzo did produce a series of fine road cars in the 50's and 60's but they were merely to finance his true passion racing, wheather GT/Sports car or Grand Prix. The 50's saw the birth of Ferrari's most memorable cars, 250 GTB (tour de France) 250 Testa Rossa, 250 GT swb just to name a few.
Under the surface tension was growing though. In November 1961 long-time sales manager Girolamo Gardini made an ultimatum to Enzo: if tensions continued, he would leave the company. As a result, Gardini was ousted, as well as Scuderia Ferrari manager Romolo Tavoni, chief engineer Carlo Chiti, experimental sports car development chief Giotto Bizzarrini, and a number of others who stood by them.
Without Chiti and Bizzarrini the development of what was to become the most quintessential Ferrari and today the world's most expensive car, 250 GTO, was at a pivoting point. 250 GTO project was saved by a young engineer Mauro Forghieri and long-time racing bodyman Sergio Scaglietti who stepped in and took over the program with known results.
In addition to 250 GTO, Ferrari launced such master pieces as 250 LM, 250P, 275 GTB, 365 GTB/4 "Daytona" during the the 60's
By the late 60's Ferrari's prototypes' success came to a sudden halt by a new competitor, GT40. Ford turned to Lola to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after Enzo had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that gave Ferrari some heavy hits in Le Mans 24 to come.
By the end of the 60's FIAT purchased 50% of the company, starting a development that has led to a new mass-produced era of Ferraris.
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