Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona /4 Daytona Coupe 1973
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Revealed in 1968 at the Paris Salon, the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 or Daytona had a strong act to follow replacing the 275 GTB/4 that preceded. However, Pininfarina sculpted body created a car that was instantly recognisable and to become one of the most famous shapes in the brand's history.
On top of the design advancements in the Daytona, the 365 GTB/4 also set a new benchmark in terms of performance; more than 350 bhp and a top speed of 174 mph, making it the fastest production car in the world at the time.
It is the combination of such stunning styling and remarkable performance that has cemented the Daytonas place amongst the most iconic of all Ferraris; as such they have become one of the most collectible cars on the market, with values continuing to rise consistently.
This fabulous late 365 GTB/4 claims numerous desirable qualities, including a matching-numbers drivetrain, a minimal chain of ownership, and a well-maintained restoration that was completed in the mid-2000s. Completing assembly in February 1973, chassis number 16415 was equipped with factory air conditioning and finished in Blu Dino Metallizzato (Blue Dino Metallic) paint over an interior of beige leather. In March, the car was delivered new to renowned French dealer Charles Pozzi, the official Ferrari agent who had posted a successful racing career during the late 1940s, driving Delahayes and Talbot-Lagos.
The car underwent a complete restoration in 1982, during which Mr Pozzi's dealership performed the mechanical work, whilst cosmetics were addressed by Carrosserie Andre Lecoq in Paris. Further mechanical freshening over the ensuing years included the addition of a new exhaust system in 1995 and a replacement of the air conditioning and clutch a year later. In 1997, Mr Pozzi's mechanics also overhauled the transaxle, restored the drivetrain, and tuned the carburettors in preparation for a public offering.
In 2000 the Daytona was sold to an Italian enthusiast. This owner soon commissioned a cosmetic restoration by Carrozzeria Borelli in Italy, whilst Auto Elite was entrusted to perform mechanical freshening as needed. Chassis 16415 was then sold to the consignor in May 2004, where it was housed among his considerable collection of Ferraris.
Certified since then with the highly desirable Ferrari Classiche paperwork, this matching-numbers example of the revered Daytona looks every bit as intoxicating as the day it left the factory. Chassis 16415 has been owned by as few as three caretakers during the course of its life, and it can be enjoyed for its outstanding V-12 performance or exhibited at discerning concours. The car's factory-certified authenticity will surely draw the fancy of judges, Ferrari experts, and casual aficionados alike.
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1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona /4 Daytona Coupe is listed sold on ClassicDigest in London by Auto Dealer for €754950.
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Car type : Car Make : Ferrari Model : 365 GTB/4 Daytona Model Version : /4 Daytona Coupe Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1973 Sub type : Convertible Location : High Street, WandsworthGB-SW18 4JP London
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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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