To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Abu Dhabi event, 30
November 2019.
Estimate:
$500,000 - $700,000
- Restored by Joe Macari Performance Cars
- Ideal for presentation at local concours d'elegance or spirited
driving excursions
- Ferrari Classiche Certified
With the advent of the mid-engined Lamborghini Miura in 1966, the
writing was on the wall that Ferrari would soon have to offer a
suitable competitor. Unexpected engineering delays pushed back the
intended timing of the upcoming 365 GT/4 BB, however, so one final
development of the classic front-engined Colombo V-12 was
undertaken. While the new chassis type 605 was a furtherance of the
prior 275 GTB/4 architecture, and the time-honoured short-block
motor was enlarged to displace 4.4 litres, exterior styling was
completely updated, and the result was to become one of Ferrari's
most distinct models.
The 365 GTB/4 berlinetta was announced at the Paris Salon in
October 1968 and featured brand-new coachwork penned by Pininfarina
designer Leonardo Fioravanti. The shark-nose styling was a
significant departure from prior models that was never to be
repeated, making the model one of the most unique in Maranello's
entire production history. As Ferrari had recently swept the
competition with a 1-2-3 finish at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona
with an assortment of P3, P3/4, and 412 P models, the new road car
was nicknamed the Daytona, although this name was never officially
endorsed by the factory. Manufactured through 1973, the Daytona was
the final development in a long line of classic front-engined V-12
models, and it has now grown to be one of Ferrari's most celebrated
models, representing a veritable turning point in the company's
storied history.
This beautifully finished example of the beloved Daytona benefits
from Ferrari Classiche certification. According to the combined
research of marque expert Marcel Massini and evidence offered by
factory records, chassis no. 16765 completed assembly in mid-July
1973, finished in Marrone Metallizzato paint and upholstered with
Beige Vaumol leather. The Daytona was specified for the European
market with instruments in kilometres and equipped with air
conditioning and power windows, making for a very well-appointed
example.
In September 1973 the Ferrari was delivered to the distributor of
record, Renato Nocentini's Garage La Rotonda in Prato, Florence.
Though the Daytona's interim history is currently unknown, at some
point the car's original engine and transaxle were substituted with
correct components from a sister car, mostly likely done in the
United States. The car is also fitted with wider nine-inch
Cromodora wheels at the rear, a popular modification resembling the
competition Daytona examples.
In recent years, chassis no. 16765 was fully restored by Joe Macari
Performance Cars, an official Ferrari service centre in London, UK,
who also oversaw the certification process. The berlinetta is
currently finished in the factory shade of Blu Julie and trimmed
with a cream interior with black bolster inserts for the Daytona
seats, combining for a very attractive colour scheme. Presenting
very well, this late-production Daytona berlinetta is ideal for
presentation at local concours d'elegance and Italian car shows, or
it may be enjoyed on the open road for the V-12's stout
performance. It would make a beautiful complement to any sporting
collection and a perfect acquisition for Ferrari enthusiasts of all
kinds.
Please note the temporary import symbol incorrectly references the
EU. It should reference the UAE.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/ad19.
