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1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2

March 12, 2014 Graham

Following in my "Budget Ferrari" Dino post from the other day, here's another opportunity to get into a real budget car. A few years ago, if you wanted a budget Daytona, you got a 365 GTC/4. They could be had for under $100,000 and offered a pretty close copy of the Daytona with a touch more practicality. Heck, even in their own was the GTC/4 was a very pretty car. But the GTC/4 only lasted for a year, and it was replaced by the longest running body design of any Ferrari. Styled by Pininfarina, the 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 introduced new design language that would be shared on Ferraris through the 355. But while the rakish 2+2 took the body in an entirely new direction, underneath it was still effectively a Daytona. While a Daytona will set you back the best part of a 1/2 million dollars these days, and the GTC/4 prices are pushing towards $150,000 for an average example, the 2+2 can be had for well under $50,000. It's also nearly a forgotten car these days, but was important to Ferrari as their 2+2 staple from 1972 all the way to 1989 in later 400 then 412 versions. But the 365 started it all, and this is one of the better examples that has come up to market recently:

Year: 1975
Model: 365 GT4 2+2
Engine: 4.4 liter V12
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 38,000 mi
Price: Reserve auction

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Here we have today an incredible 1975 ferrari 365GT4 2+2 ,ONLY ONE OWNER since new,this car was bought by his owner in june 1975 and was always stored in the same collection,in a dry garage,sitting side alfa's and others italian icons;this car is in stunning condition and i never seen a ferrari in this condition,the car is absolutely in perfect condition; NEVER RESTORED or REPAINTED..................the last owner has a mechanic at home and taked care of all cars of his collection and this car was started every week ,to be keeping in good using condition;

theses cars were unloved during a long time and now,there are growing up in value like all maserati and ferrari of this era,this is the time to buy this car and you can not found a better exemple actually on the market

the car has formely 53900 originals kms,and was just serviced with fluids and filters remplaced ,new battery,;personal inspection welcome,you can not be disappointed by the car

IF YOU LIKE THIS MODEL, THIS IS THE ONE you have to bought,of course the paint is perfect,no dings or scratchs,floor and underframe are perfect,ever the bumpers are perfect too; the leather original interior is in very good condition and smells good ,carpets are in excellent condition;

this car is viewing by appointment in my office,in Domont,france;20 kms from paris and aeroport charles de gaulle;you can come to inspect it ,you will enjoy it;of course there is no warranty on the car because of his age,;

internationals bidders are welcome and i can assist in shipping ,i can deliver the car to le havre port for free,overseas shipping at your own expense;

selling classic cars is my job,and bidding is not a joke,please do it seriously,have a look at my feedback,you will not be disappointed; i sold cars in all over the world for 10 years and i want to preserve my positive feedback;

when was the last time you found a one owner ferrari 365???? dont let your chance go away .....

a $1000 deposit will be required at the end of auction and balance will be required within 2 weeks...,if you have any questions ,please ask before bidding

good luck

If you're not as concerned with how people will view you and would rather have a taste of that Columbo V12 experience that made the Daytona and GTC/4 so special, this is a pretty similar car inside and underneath. It's rather funny, actually, that you can buy one of these for less than a replacement motor for a Daytona. I'm also surprised that these haven't all fallen victim to rebody efforts. Miles are lower, the color is pretty and understated, and it was apparently lovingly kept by a single owner. In terms of budget supercars, they don't get much more budget than this. Granted, it's not the best looking Ferrari ever made by any stretch of the imagination; but it has its own charm in the unloved child sort of way. I'd expect the reserve is set quite high for this model, towards the high side of the market which just brushes $60,000. Still, it's downright cheap compared to its siblings and offers a unique glimpse at classic Ferrari ownership.

-Carter

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1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

February 3, 2013 Graham

From one yellow, Pininfarina-styled two-door to the next. Ferraris like the 308 and Testarossa are probably what you would get if you asked a random stranger off the block to draw a car with the Prancing Horse badge. The Daytona was the icon before those icons, so to speak. Impossibly beautiful, these grand tourers represented the winding down of front-engine, 12 cylinder Ferraris, soon to be replaced by wild, wedge shaped, mid-engined sports cars. For sale in Texas, this Daytona represents the second to last year of production for this legend.

1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

1972 U.S. Spec Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona. It only has 55,086 miles.

• A U.S.-spec Daytona with well-known history from new
• One of 1,273 Daytona berlinettas built by Scaglietti from 1968-1973

352 hp, 4,390 cc DOHC V-12 engine, six Weber 40 DCN 17 carburetors, five-speed manual transaxle, independent front and rear suspension by coil springs and wishbones, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. Wheelbase: 94.5 in.

The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 acquired its unofficial Daytona name after the model swept the top three places of 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. In any case, the Daytona proved its namesake point 12 years later when a 1973 model finished Second at Daytona in 1979, driven by John Morton and Tony Adamowitz, capping an extraordinary competition career.

Introduced at the 1968 Paris Salon, the Daytona had a tube steel frame, and the body featured a horizontal body-side crease below the level of the wheel wells. Early models had full-width plastic headlight covers, but U.S. regulations rejected covered lights, and the solution was the elegant pop-up lights, which were fitted to all the cars from 1970 onward. The Kamm tail contained two taillights on each side, and aluminum was used for the doors, hood, and trunk lid. The Cromodora five-spoke wheels were standard and similar to wheels used on Formula 1 cars at the time.

The price of the 365 GTB/4 rose from $19,500 to $23,940 through the model’s five-year production run, while one of the 121 spyders would set you back about $2,000 more. But 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.

Competition Daytonas won the Tour de France in 1972, their class at Le Mans in 1973 and 1974, and their class at Daytona in 1973 and 1975. The 1973 Le Mans class-winning Charles Pozzi entry, driven by Vic Elford and Claude Ballot-Lena, was driven back to Paris following the race, proving the Daytona’s remarkable reliability.

The car on offer today was built on November 23, 1971, in Ferrari Fly Yellow black leather upholstery, and equipped with Borletti air conditioning, a Voxson Sonar radio, and Cromodora magnesium wheels. It was sold in February 1972 by the fabled Luigi Chinetti Motors to Gerald L. Buhrman, an engineer and longtime Ferrari Club of America member, to replace his 330 GTC.

The Daytona was returned to Luigi Chinetti Motors in 1976 and resold to Nicholas Seidman, who traded the 25,000-mile car to Kenneth Fullerton of Lexington, Massachusetts. It went on to spend the next three decades being carefully driven and maintained as part of a private collection on the East Coast.

The car was recently relocated to California by the consignor, a noted Ferrari enthusiast with multiple fine examples in his possession. It wears a sympathetic cosmetic restoration and new suspension by BMC Classics Inc. and Better Body’s Antique & Classic Car Restoration, as well as correct Dinoplx ignition and a Becker Mexico radio, added for a later owner. It has been thoroughly detailed, Additionally, the seat inserts were replaced. The car is accompanied by much documentation relating to its history and maintenance, a partial tool kit, and the all-important report of Marcel Massini documenting its history.

The 365 GTB/4 Daytona was released as the fastest and, for many Ferrari enthusiasts, the most desirable car in the world. Four decades after its debut, the Daytona maintains its glorious status among the sports car elite and is a cultural icon in its own right.

The last last Daytona we featured was on offer for $435,000. Almost $500,000 represents strong money if the seller can get it. As always, with these cars, documentation and history are paramount. If the records are thorough and you can trace the owners back to new, we might have a $450,000 car at best. Half a million could be a tough sell.

-Paul

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1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder

January 12, 2013 Graham 2 Comments

We always want what we can't have. With only 122 produced, few people will ever have the pleasure of driving a Ferrari Daytona Spyder, much less own one. Of course, this prompted kit car manufacturers to create look alikes in droves and even encouraged some coach builders to chop the roof off hardtop Daytonas. This numbers matching 1971 Daytona for sale in Arizona is said to have been converted by known coachbuilder Richard Straman and was recently restored.

1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder

1971 Ferrari Daytona 365 GTB/4 Straman Spyder Convertible. Black Exterior with Tan Leather Interior. Hours were spent to make the car laser straight and all gaps to fit correctly. V-12 numbers matching engine that was freshly rebuilt and the MSD Ignition Boxes were added for reliability. Has large Borrani Wires that were completely redone with new Michelin XWX tires. This Ferrari was completely disassembled, cleaned, and restored. Looking under the hood and chassi of the car it simply looks new. It has the Euopean front marker lights and Amber/Red tail lights. Car was believed to have been converted by Richard Straman's Shop in 1979 to a Spyder in Costa Mesa California. This car was built in March 1971 and was delivered through Luigi Chinetti Motors of Greenwich, Connecticut USA. Spent some time in Southern California and was later for sale by Prancing Horse Collector Bob Bodin in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the early 1990's with 28,000 miles. Just completed a four year restoration in Scotsdale, Arizona. This car will be sold at Bonhams Auction Scotsdale Arizona on January 17th, 2013. Lot number is 392.

A real Daytona Spyder will set you back around $800,000 at the least, with most examples falling between $1.1 and $1.2 million. Even though this is a conversion Spyder by a well known coachbuilder, we're looking at a lesser value closer to the hardtop Daytona. It is curious this car is being advertised online as it will be offered at Bonhams at a few days, but perhaps the seller is testing the waters. Sadly, at over $1 million for a conversion Spyder, I would have to say with almost 100% certainty that it won't sell at this price.

-Paul

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1973 Ferrari 365 Daytona Spyder Michelotti

November 2, 2012 Graham 1 Comment

The Ferrari Daytona is arguably one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever produced. And with the number of gorgeous Ferraris produced throughout the company's history, this is no mean feat. Then what would prompt someone to mess with success? Well, Luigi Chinetti, founder of the North American Racing Team (NART), decided to have his hand at a rework of the Daytona Spider. The result is interesting, with squared off lines more fitting of a late 1970s or 1980s Ferrari. The reasoning behind this restyle was that this Daytona Spider was used in the movie "A Star Is Born" and was damaged during filming. For sale in Belgium, this car is being offered with no reserve. Will this Spyder be as valued as the original?

1973 Ferrari 365 Daytona Spyder Michelotti

Ferrari Daytona 365 Spyder Vin 16467 Original Body by Michelotti. Car was used in the famous movie and was rebody by Michelotti after a accident by Luigi Chinetti. Unique opportunity to own a piece of the American legend and have a unique Ferrari to show in the Concours d Elegance. If really interested, please call 01133613916500.

Known for creating many unique Ferraris included the coveted Spyder California, Luigi Chinetti commissioned this particularly odd rebody on an original 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder.

After being damaged during the filming of the movie 'A Star is Born', this Daytona Spyder was sold to Chinetti, who then had Giovanni Michelotti design a unique body for it. Despite being years out of production, the 365 was sent to Italy and recieved updated styling as well as a new interior. Upon completition, the car was given the name NART to recognize Luigi Chenetti's North American Racing Team and sent to the 1980 Turin Motor Show. Little did either party know at the time that this car would become the very last car designed by Giovanni Michelotti whos career was both long and prolific.

A standard Daytona Spider might bring anywhere between $800,000 to over $1 million based on current auction results. There were only 122 Spyders ever produced, and this car being a one off, it is a bit difficult on which to place a value. Even though it's more rare than the standard Spider, I tend to think this car might not reach the same heights in terms of value. It certainly has pedigree, I can't help but think this particular Ferrari looks a lot like the kit cars that emulated various Ferrari models over the years.

-Paul

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1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

June 23, 2012 Graham 2 Comments

The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona is one of the all time greats from Maranello, as evidenced by the reverence paid to it by collectors. The 365 GTB/4 Daytona we featured at the beginning of the month was a solid driver and this example for sale in California is a bit of a step above that car, albeit a restored example wearing a different hue than what it emerged with from the factory.

1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 “Daytona" s/n 14155. Black with Red Leather Interior

As the last of the classic front-engined V12 flagship Ferraris, the 365GTB/4 needs little introduction. Mechanically sophisticated with its 4.4 litre quad cam V12, rear mounted 5-speed transaxle, and fully independent suspension the cars are aggressive and beautiful. Quite simply, the Daytona is one of the most evocative and collectible Ferraris ever produced, one that captures the essence of the classic Ferrari experience. This particular US-market car is in excellent condition, having been recently treated to a beautiful restoration. It is fitted with much desirable equipment, including nine-inch rear wheels, P6 cams, high compression pistons, velocity stacks, and shorter competition ratio differential (3.90:1 instead of 3.30:1). Thus, this Daytona has the fastest setup for American road use, and provides extremely quick acceleration. Originally built in February of 1971, this car was supplied to Chinetti Motors finished in red with a black interior. The car`s first owner had the car painted black in 1975, and kept the car for about ten years total, after which he traded it to Amerispec for a new Boxer. The car then passed on to another owner for a short while, before being sold on to a fellow who owned it from 1982 to 2002.

After being sold on to its fourth owner in 2002, the car was comprehensively restored at great expense, about $350,000 according to the owner`s calculations. Much of the work was done by Motion Products, and was thus completed to the highest standards. This includes the complete bare metal repaint and body repairs, suspension setup, transmission and differential restorations, and a great deal of other work. The hollow frame members were filled with a hydrophobic closed cell expanding foam to increase rigidity and prevent moisture. As to be expected of a shop of this caliber, the correct finishes were applied throughout and the car is absolutely beautiful. The engine was done by Bill Badurski employing 10.25:1 JE pistons (the standard compression ratio is 8.8:1 and competition cars were 9.3:1), and has been dynoed at 395hp at 7000rpm (the maximum speed at which the engine was run) and 341 ft-lbs of torque 5200rpm. The peak power is estimated to be over 410hp at the 8200rpm redline. A reduction gear starter, modern alternator, and crank fire ignition system were also fitted. The interior was completely and correctly done in red using Re-Originals supplied parts and materials, including their correct mouse hair dash material supplied by the original Italian manufacturer. The restoration also included the renewal of the chrome, and the replacement of all the rubber seals using the correct materials. There is a thick file of meticulously kept records outlining all of the money spent and research done on the car, which was obviously a labor of love.

As a result of the restoration, the car is cosmetically and mechanically outstanding. The repaint is a spectacular job and difficult to fault. The quality is exemplary with few surface flaws or imperfections, a particularly difficult feat given the black color. The panel gaps and fit are excellent, and the body is extremely straight. The chrome was redone as well, and is excellent. The correct side mirror is fitted and is in very good condition, and the remaining chrome is even nicer, having just been refinished. The wheels have been restored and the glass is excellent, save for some very light road rash on the windscreen. The headlights are new Cibié items.

The interior is equally beautiful, particularly because of its stunning color combination. The center console, door panels, and seats were all reupholstered in high quality leather and the carpets were renewed as well. The dashboard and headliner were both redone in the correct materials and a lovely Becker Europa radio is also fitted. The car is fitted with air conditioning, which blows, but not cold. The gauges have been restored (including the chrome trim rings) and the wing windows have been modified so that the latches will not fall off, a common Daytona idiosyncrasy. The trunk and engine compartment have also been restored and are excellent. The trunk carpeting has been renewed and the correct spare tire is present. The engine bay has been extremely well-detailed, and is both dry and clean. The original Dinoplex ignition boxes, correct look battery, and miscellaneous decals and plaques are all present and in excellent restored condition.

The underside is in beautiful restored and detailed condition. It is very dry, and also reveals that the car has had the center mufflers eliminated, a fact that is confirmed upon starting the car up. The car is loud and powerful, providing a great deal of power, especially in the upper rev range. The performance is remarkable, and the ride a bit on the harsh side, something that would probably improve with some attention to the shocks. The oil pressure is excellent and all synchromeshes are great, including the second gear synchro when cold. The brakes are effective and confidence inspiring. This is an opportunity to acquire a stunning example of this important car. Thanks to its sparkling restoration and host of desirable and difficult-to-find equipment, this car is a rare find, even among these already rare cars. It also has known ownership history from new, including the original selling dealer, and comes with the difficult to replace air filter housing, tool roll with tools, original books, and extensive service records back to the early 80’s. $435,000

The black over red combination of this Daytona is certainly attractive, but it's not the car's original color. That, along with an AC unit that seems like it could use a recharge don't suggest that this is a Daytona that could bring top dollar. It isn't a Spider or the rare alloy bodied variant, just another restored example. In this market, over $400,000 for a Daytona should bring along some interesting history with it, at the very least. Otherwise, we're looking at around a $350,000 car.

-Paul

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1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

June 4, 2012 Graham 1 Comment

In 1971, Dan Gurney and Brock Yates innagurated the Cannonball Run Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Dash at the helm of a Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona. With an average speed of over 80 miles per hour, the pair went from New York to Los Angeles in 35 hours, 54 minutes. While not a record, this was an impossibly fast time in one of the most revered Ferraris of all time. These days, you rarely see a Daytona used as intended, but this example for sale outside of Boston isn't the usual museum quality piece that we are used to seeing at concours events.

1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona coupe, Serial Number 14427, Rosso Corsa with tan/black inserts, European specification, 66,100km, (41,000 miles), 4.4 litre 352hp V12 engine, 5-speed gearbox, power windows, air conditioning, correct non-matching number engine, decade old interior re-trim and re-painting, 5 Cromodora wheels, well cared for California “driver quality” Daytona coupe.

This is a good car, but not great. With a non numbers matching engine, older restoration and mileage almost hitting the half century mark, this also isn't your typical Daytona. For those that want to enjoy their investment, this is the perfect car. While $300,000 might seem reasonable for a Daytona, with the wear of a driver quality car coming into play, $250,000 to $275,000 would make this offering even more attractive.

-Paul

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1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

April 3, 2012 Graham

Voted by Motor Trend Classic as one of the top ten Ferraris of all time and Top Sports Car of the 1970s by Sports Car International, the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 is an icon. Along with these accolades, the Daytona gained a prominent role across a vast swath of popular culture, from Brock Yates' Cannonball Run to the cover of The Carpenters' album "Now and Then." A little under 1,300 Daytona hardtops were ever produced, as opposed to only 127 examples of the open top Spider. When a good one comes up for sale, collectors take notice. This example for sale in California comes from a private collection and looks to be well preserved rather than over restored.

1972 Ferrari 365 GTB Daytona

1972 Ferrari 365 GTB Daytona. Rare classic, collector quality, excellent car inside & out. Just acquired from a private collection, this 1972 Daytona is an outstanding example and one of the finest we have had in years. This exceptional car, with a well documented history, looks great and, runs and drives like a classic Daytona. The Daytona is sought after by collector's worldwide as experts believe the Daytona will continue to increase in value. To own an example of the Daytona like this one is a rare opportunity. Vehicle options include power windows and air conditioning. Car also has coveted tool set and, a car cover.

One glaring omission with this ad is the mileage. I wouldn't suspect this car has been abused, as it looks to be in good nick. The asking price of just under $370,000 is about in line with current market values for Daytonas. In classic Rosso Corsa, this motor would look equally at home on the American interstate as it would bombing down a coastal route on the French Riviera.

-Paul

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1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

December 31, 2011 Graham 2 Comments

The Ferrari 365 GTB/4, known as the Daytona, is arguably one of the most recognizable Ferraris ever produced. Introduced two years after the revolutionary Lamborghini Miura arrived on the scene, this grand touring machine was vastly different in concept than its rival from Sant'Agata Bolognese, yet a departure from Ferrari norm at the same time. It's long sweeping bonnet, crisp lines and headlight treatment were unlike anything anyone had come to expect from Maranello at the time.

With it's 4.4 liter V12 and 347 horsepower, this car could hit 60 mph in well under six seconds. From the movie Cannonball Run to a class victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona and appearances at Le Mans, this celebrated machine cemented its legacy amongst Tifosi and enthusiasts of other marques alike. Our feature car is a numbers matching, restored example presented in its original color, Rosso Corsa with Borrani wire wheels.

1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

The Ferrari 365GTB/4 unofficially known as the Daytona was produced between 1968-1973. 1,284 were made during that time period. The car was designed by Pininfarina and powered by the 4.4L 352hp V-12 with six weber carburetors. The car utilized a rear mounted 5 speed transaxle for optimal weight distribution and handling. It also featured 4 wheel independent suspension and 4 wheel disc brakes. They are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts and can be found in some of the world’s finest collections.

This particular example shows just over 39,000 kilometers (24,000 miles), and is finished in its original color combination of Rosso Corsa with Black Leather interior and red carpeting. Fitted with 5 Borrani’s and 5 XWX tires including the spare. This example also has book and complete tools and jack bag with jack, and is numbers matching. The mechanicals have been gone through by noted Ferrari experts Algar Ferrari and accordingly this is an outstanding driving example.

These particular Ferraris have always fared well, both in good economic times and bad. The asking price is right around the middle of the range for what Daytona Berlinettas are going for. At the low end, you can expect to pay a tad over $200,000, and certain vehicles with exceptional provenance have sold for well over a half million dollars. The factory Spyders will always garner the most money, but I've always preferred the one with the tin top.

-Paul