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<font size ="4">Single Ownership for 41 Years
Highly Original 12,909-Mile Example
Unseen in Public for Decades
Supplied with Original Leather Tool Kit, Owner's Manual, and
Technical & Service Manual
4.4-Liter DOHC V-12 Engine (352 H.P. / 318 lb-ft Torque)
6 Weber Carburetors
5-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
Full Set of Original Cromodora Cast Alloy Wheels
Offered in Blu Ortis Paint
Coachwork by Scaglietti - Design by Pininfarina
Documented history by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini
Chassis no. 15273
Unveiled in Paris in 1968, the Ferrari 365 GTB/4-nicknamed
"Daytona" after Ferrari's podium sweep at the legendary race-is the
pinnacle of the classic front-engine, V-12 Ferrari. Pininfarina
sculpted its aggressively beautiful body, making it an icon of
automotive design, and let's face it, a bit of an intimidating
beast even standing still.
The Daytona wasn't just a pretty face. When it debuted, it was
hailed as the world's fastest production sports car, its 352
horsepower, four-cam V-12 capable of a claimed 174 mph. Forget
today's supercar numbers, back then, this was warp speed.
Journalists weren't just impressed; they were practically giddy,
with reports of hitting 176+ mph before the inevitable corrections.
It wasn't just speed, though; the Daytona was a complete package, a
grand tourer in the truest sense of the word.
This particular Daytona, chassis 15273, has its own unique story.
Fresh off the assembly line, its first owner was a well-known
Ferrari enthusiast Jorge Carnicero in 1972. (According to Marcel
Massini's history report) and by 1975 the Daytona was purchased by
Thomas Kern of West Virginia. It was not long before the Daytona
changed hands one more time. Later in the year, and with only about
1,000 total miles on its odometer, Mr. Kern sold 15273 to active
sports car enthusiasts, his family friends Regina "Regie" Doll and
her husband, John, of Thurmont, Maryland. The Daytona would remain
in their ownership for the next four decades, a testament to how
special this Ferrari truly is.
And these weren't garage queen collectors. The Dolls owned and
actively enjoyed dozens of sports cars over the years, from MGs to
Mercedes SLs, even Ferraris galore. Regie wasn't just a passenger;
she was competitive in sports car racing as far back as 1957, Mrs.
Doll was a charter member of the Mason Dixon Sports Car Club and
co-founder of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship for
Autocrossing.
Highlights of the Doll collection included no fewer than five
Ferraris, including a 250 GT, a 275 GTS, and a 275 GTB/4, as well
as a 342 America that the couple drove to see the races at Sebring.
Mrs. Doll still holds Ferrari Owners Club membership no. 431,
identifying her as one of the club's longest-standing members.
Decades of loving ownership have left their mark, but in the best
possible way. It has an original rejuvenated interior but a new
stunning Dark Blue paint job. The windows still hold memories of
the past and its spirited history, including a Paddock Pass to the
Watkins Glen Grand Prix, likely from the 1979 event, still affixed
to the windshield. An internal fire suppression system was
installed, and the car proudly wears a cloisonne NART badge on the
rear of the trunk lid. It's the kind of detail that makes
enthusiasts go weak at the knees.
Acquired with just over 12,000 miles on the clock, this Daytona is
a time capsule. Its interior, bathed in that classic Ferrari black
leather, invites you back to a different era. This isn't just a car
to be admired, it's one that begs to be driven, to let that
glorious V-12 sing the way it was meant to. With its full manuals
and tool kit, it's ready for its next chapter. If you're the kind
of collector who craves not just a car, but a slice of history,
then this Daytona demands your attention.
When the consignor acquired the Daytona in 2016, its odometer
showed exactly 12,345 miles. Mrs. Doll had continued to use the car
sparingly through the years but less so recently as local traffic
volume had made exercising the big V-12 more of a challenge for
her. The Ferrari has the correct stance on its Michelins and
Cromodora alloys and presents as one would hope a low-mileage,
well-kept Daytona would. Complete with a beautiful set of manuals
and its tool roll, this seldom-seen Daytona has only been offered
for public sale one other time before now. One of the most exciting
Ferrari finds in recent memory, this striking Daytona stands ready
for its next appreciative caretaker.
Delivered to us to do concourse quality preservation restoration.
The car was stripped to bare metal, which unveiled the car had
never had any rust or damage at any time. This was the best Ferrari
we've ever seen. The interior was removed, cleaned, and rebuilt
using its original materials. The only surfaces replaced on the
interior were the mousehair dash covering, the carpets, and the
seat bolster surrounds. The rest of the interior is entirely
original. The car was refinished in Blue Ortis paint, which is by
far one, if not the most, stunning color for a Ferrari Daytona. All
of the chrome was replated, as was the majority of the hardware.
The engine received a complete reseal, including rebuilding all the
carburetors, etc. Every system was serviced, recommissioned and/or
restored to original like-new condition.
