To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Arizona event, 17 - 18
January 2019.
Estimate:
$650,000 - $750,000
- Exceptional 13,000 original-mile car
- Two-time FCA Platinum Award winner
- U.S.-specification with factory air-conditioning
- Participated in the Copperstate 1000 and Texas Country
Rally
When the Daytona was first introduced in 1968, it was the most
expensive production car Ferrari had built to date. With a top
speed in excess of 170 mph, it was the world's fastest production
car as well. Produced for only four years, the Daytona had become
legendry even before the last one was assembled in 1973 and has
been coveted by collectors and enthusiasts ever since.
Constructed by Ferrari in November 1973, this late-production 365
GTB/4 Daytona was originally finished in Nocciola over a red
leather interior. Intended for the American market, chassis 16965
left the factory as a U.S.-specification model complete with a
left-hand-drive configuration, required smog equipment, and
Borletti air-conditioning system.
Delivered new to Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, the Daytona
was sold to its first owner, Sheldon Brooks, in the early months of
1974. Evidently, Mr. Brooks never did bother to register the new
Ferrari and instead chose to keep it in storage at his residence in
Bel Air, California. In November 1975 and March 1978, Mr. Brooks
advertised his Daytona for sale in the Los Angeles Times,
describing it as an essentially brand-new example. As a result of
its unique appearance and time-warp condition, the Daytona captured
the attention of noted Ferrari connoisseur Brandon Wang and he
added it to his exceptional private collection. After two years
with the wonderfully preserved Daytona, Mr. Wang traded the car as
part of a package to acquire his first California Spider.
In the mid-1990s, Symbolic Motor Car Company purchased the
unrestored Daytona and refinished the Daytona in its current Fly
Yellow livery. After some time, Herb Chambers, an East Coast
collector with a passion for high-performance sports cars, added
the Ferrari to his impressive stable. During his ownership, 16965
was reupholstered in beautiful dark blue Connolly leather and kept
alongside several excellent low-mileage Daytonas.
When the previous owner acquired the Daytona in 2004, the
30-year-old supercar had still covered only 5,200 miles since new.
Unlike previous owners, the current owner has used the Ferrari on
the open road as originally intended. This Ferrari has also
participated in several prestigious driving events, including the
Copperstate 1000 and the Texas Hill Country Rally, and today it
displays just over 13,000 miles. The current owner reports that the
Daytona's mechanical components are original and have been
regularly maintained, and that it is a pleasure to drive.
In addition to its mechanical prowess, this striking Fly Yellow
Daytona has earned several impressive honors on the show field.
Between 2008 and 2009, the beautifully presented Ferrari earned
Platinum Awards at Arizona FCA concours as well as Outstanding
Classic 12-Cylinder and People's Choice Awards at Concorso Arizona.
As evidenced by these excellent accomplishments, this Ferrari
should continue to reward its fortunate new owner well, behind the
wheel and on the concours field.
Accompanied by a correct tool kit, jack, and dealer pouch (complete
with the original manuals and warranty card), this Daytona retains
all its original and important and valuable accessories. Beyond
these important items, the sale of this car also includes
custom-made Keith Collins floor mats and a fitted car cover. In
addition, reports produced by Ferrari Market Letter and noted
Ferrari historian Marcel Massini document the history of 16965 and
confirm its impressive pedigree.
This Daytona is impressive by any standard and represents an
opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional Ferrari for the
discriminating collector.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19.
