1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
Few motor cars encapsulate the spirit of Ferraris front-engined grand touring era quite like the legendary 365 GTB/4 Daytona. Widely regarded as one of the greatest road-going Ferraris ever built, the Daytona represents Ferraris classic front-engined V12 supercars before the company turned its attention towards mid-engined road cars.
Presented in elegant Argento Auteuil over a beautifully preserved blue leather interior featuring the iconic Daytona seats, this exceptional example combines outstanding provenance, concours-winning condition and extraordinary originality.
An extensive history file includes the original invoice issued upon delivery to Maranello in January 1972, and traces ownership continuously through to the present day. The documentation meticulously chronicles the cars life, including an exhaustive restoration undertaken during the mid-2000s, a programme that elevated the car to the concours-winning standard it enjoys today.
Further validation of its quality came in 2010 when the car successfully completed inspection by the Ferrari Factorys prestigious Classiche Department, resulting in the award of its Ferrari Classiche Certification. Since obtaining its Classiche Red Book, the car has covered a mere 500 miles, ensuring it remains in exceptional condition throughout.
Produced between 1968 and 1973, the Daytona occupies a pivotal place within Ferrari history, succeeding the 275 GTB/4 and preceding the 365 Berlinetta Boxer. It is widely considered the last of Ferraris traditional front-engined, coachbuilt V12 grand tourers of the classic era and remains among the most coveted models in the marques lineage.
Of the 1,284 examples produced, only 158 were built in right-hand drive for the UK market, placing this car amongst the rarest and most desirable Daytona variants. When combined with its exquisite colour combination, outstanding provenance, Ferrari Classiche certification and extraordinarily low mileage since restoration, it represents an exceptional opportunity own a Maranello classic.
