1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta
Coachwork by: Scaglietti
Chassis No. 14203
Engine No. B996 (Numbers Matching Original Engine)
Body No. 453
One of Only 12 Daytona's Factory Delivered in Giallo Dino
US/Canadian Version Delivered New with Air Conditioning
Offered With Marcel Massini History Report
Stunning Example Benefitting From Recent Major Service and
Detailing Performed
A Turn-Key Ready Example Ideal for Touring/Casual Driving
In 1968, the world saw the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta for
the first time at the Paris Salon. Unlike most of the 275 and 330
series cars that preceded it, the Daytona was powered by a four-cam
version of the company's famous V-12 engine. The engine was mounted
at the front in a classic long-nose, short-tail Pininfarina design.
The car acquired its unofficial Daytona name after the model swept
the top three places at the 1967 race of the same name. Ferrari was
reportedly quite put-out when the Daytona name leaked out during
testing, and it was never officially applied to the model.
The Daytona's mechanical specifications delivered on its claim to
be the fastest production sports car in the world, with a top speed
of 174 mph. The four-cam Colombo V-12 engine displaced 4.3-liters
and generated 352 horsepower. The Daytona may have been a
conventional design, but it was a supremely fast and effective
grand touring car. A fine-looking automobile popular with
celebrities and the jet set, it would accommodate two people and
all the luggage they need for a week or more, while cruising
indefinitely at speeds most cars could never attain.
An Exceptional Example of Ferrari's Finest Thoroughbreds
Chassis number 14203 is one of the finest Daytona coupes we have
had the privilege to offer. Delivered in March of 1971 to George
Woolley's Ferrari in Toronto in its extremely rare and original
color of Giallo Dino over Nero Interior. Its stay in Canada was
brief and by 1972 it made its way stateside to Illinois and then
Oklahoma in 1976. Then in 1978 the Daytona was found advertised in
the Los Angeles Times by Ferrari of San Diego, described as Giallo
Dino with black interior and 29,272 miles. The car remained in
California for the next couple of decades, with very little use
before it was found and purchased by a New York dealer. It was then
sold to a respected New Jersey collector with an affinity for great
European sports cars. The new owner commissioned a complete repaint
of the car in its original Giallo Dino color and it remained in his
collection through early 2014 when it was sold to an orthopedic
surgeon based in Illinois. Under its new ownership a complete and
throughout servicing was performed with the intents to use the car
on the Copperstate 1000 rally.
The service included new suspension bushings, rebuilt shocks by
Koni, new joints, brake service, all-new rotors, calipers, and
master cylinder. Additionally, the distributors were converted with
modern internals. Major service to the engine included new coils,
new fuel pumps, new fuel filters, spark plugs, tuning of the
carburetors. In its preparation for the rally it also received a
new clutch, new pressure plate, throw out bearing and a
transmission service. For ease of handling at low speeds an EZ
electric power steering unit was installed (original components are
included). The EZ electric power steering unit is speed sensitive
and cuts off above 25 MPH and also has a cutoff switch to
deactivate it completely.
In 2015 after the extensive service was completed the Daytona
successfully participated in the Copperstate 1000, a 1000-mile
vintage rally across Arizona. Subsequently it has been driven and
enjoyed by its last fastidious caretaker until our purchase. A
summer of 2017 inspection and extensive detailing revealed strong
engine compression on all 12 cylinders and nicely tuned
mechanicals. In December, 2107 the Daytona received new Michelin
XWX tires all around, further improving its drivability.
Visually it is a stunning example with nice paint and a remarkably
well aged original interior with the exception of the outer seat
bolsters which were redone. Included with the sale are a toolkit,
jack, servicing invoices, and a Marcel Massini history report. The
odometer reads 53,027 miles which are believed to be original.
Ferrari only produced 1284 365 GTB/4 Daytona Coup�s, #14203 is one
that remains in stunning original condition with largely original
interior, original glass, body #453 stamped panels and with its
powerful numbers-matching V12 engine.
As an iconic Ferrar; Daytonas are highly sought after, as many
owners are reluctant to part with their cars. And good examples are
difficult to come by. Here is a great opportunity to acquire a
refreshing Daytona at an exceptional price.
$638,500.00
To learn more about this vehicle, please contact our sales
department at (281) 497-1000 or
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