Michelotti | Classic Italian Cars For Sale

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

The 1960s were exciting times for Italian sports cars. The decade saw the birth of such icons as the Lamborghini Miura, Alfa Romeo Spider and Ferrari Daytona. We also saw the introduction of some fantastic touring vehicles, such as the Maserati Mexico. This car came about in a roundabout fashion. Upon crashing their 5000GT, a Mexican customer shipped their car back to Italy where it was given a special Vignale penned body, and was called the Mexico. Exhibited at the Turin Salon in 1965, the car was later seen coincidentally as a celebration of Maserati's Formula One victory at the Mexican Grand Prix the following season. Available with either a 4.2 liter or 4.9 liter V8, this four seater could reach over 150 mph. This Maserati also had the distinction of being their first car fitted with factory four wheel ventilated disc brakes, an amazing advancement for the time. This particular Mexico, for sale in the outskirts of Berlin, Germany, could be described as a driver with freshening throughout the years.

1967 Maserati Mexico

A highly elegant 4-seater GT coupe and should V8 engine to the upper class in the splendor of the Maserati brand shine even more. A total of 482 vehicles of this type were produced. The Maserati Mexico on offer is it is one of the vehicles that were equipped with the 4.2 liter engine. For years, the car has been lovingly cared for and maintained. In 1999 the vehicle got a new motor and in 2006 a further restoration. A few years ago the paint was renewed. The leather has a fine patina and still seems to be entirely original. Key to start the rotation, and a powerful V8? The car sounds perfect. Electric windows, classic vehicle.

The asking price of €59,750 (~ $75,800) is about in line with lesser known Italian classics from Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati itself. I really admire this car because it has a nice patina, inviting a new owner to use this car as it was intended, rather than simply hide it away for investment purposes. Whether it is blasting down an Autobahn or going for a jaunt down Rt. 1 on the California coast, it would be nice to see such a nicely preserved, but used, example go to a loving home.

-Paul