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1973 FERRARI 365 GTS/4 DAYTONA SPYDER
COACHWORK BY PININFARINA, BUILT BY SCAGLIETTI
Chassis No. 16839
Fly yellow with black leather interior
Engine: V-12, four-cam, 4,390cc, 355bhp at 7,500rpm; Gearbox: five speed manual integral with final drive; Suspension: all independent with double wishbones and coil springs; Brakes: four wheel disc. Left hand drive.
The Daytona was the most 'macho' of all Ferraris, the last of the great front-engined Berlinettas in the long line of 12 cylinder front engined Ferraris that became an instant collector's classic before production ceased. Dr. Leonardo Fioravanti of Pininfarina was primarily responsible for the Daytona Berlinetta body's sensational but fluent lines. When annnounced, Ferrari claimed the new engine developed 355bhp at 7,500rpm and provided a top speed in excess of 180mph making it the fastest production car in the world, a title it retained during the six years it was on sale. The early cars were road tested internationally at 172mph flat-out and 13.8 seconds over standing-start 400 meters. Due to this, many enthusiastic would-be owners, particularly on the American West Coast, eagerly awaited a soft-top Spyder version.
Their requests were fulfilled in September 1969 when the factory Daytona Spyder was unveiled by Pininfarina at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Their conversion of the basic Berlinetta into Spyder form has been described by Ferrari authority Antoine Prunet as ...remarkably successful, and the sharp edge formed by the rear deck and the rear fenders harmonized perfectly with the rest of the design, which was not changed from the Berlinetta. Only the Borrani wire wheels, which replaced alloy wheels, were different, but then they were also available on the Berlinetta as an option.
It appears that a total of some 1,383 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona cars were manufactured between 1968 and their cessation of production in 1973, among which the genuine Spyders such as this one form a much sought after minority. There is slight controversy over the exact numbers made, however it would appear that only 120 Spyders were built.
This example can only be described as perfect in every respect; it has a known history from new and is now showing a recorded mileage of 31,252. The Ferrari has unmarked fly yellow paintwork and excellent panelwork with perfect shut-lines to the doors, bonnet and boot. The interior has its correct black leather Daytona seats with black trim and grey carpeting. Correct polished Borrani wire wheels and spinners are fitted.
Mechanically, the car is described as also being in excellent condition, with the motor running strongly and smoothly with no traces of any wear. The engine compartment is correctly detailed and the car has its original dynoplexes.
Less than 100 Daytona Spyders were built for the US market and this car is number 65; only sixteen of the US cars were produced in fly yellow with black interior, thereby making it even more rare. The Ferrari was a Class Award Winner at the Reading Ferrari Concours in June 1990. We are delighted to be offering such a fine example of an original Daytona Spyder.
COACHWORK BY PININFARINA, BUILT BY SCAGLIETTI
Chassis No. 16839
Fly yellow with black leather interior
Engine: V-12, four-cam, 4,390cc, 355bhp at 7,500rpm; Gearbox: five speed manual integral with final drive; Suspension: all independent with double wishbones and coil springs; Brakes: four wheel disc. Left hand drive.
The Daytona was the most 'macho' of all Ferraris, the last of the great front-engined Berlinettas in the long line of 12 cylinder front engined Ferraris that became an instant collector's classic before production ceased. Dr. Leonardo Fioravanti of Pininfarina was primarily responsible for the Daytona Berlinetta body's sensational but fluent lines. When annnounced, Ferrari claimed the new engine developed 355bhp at 7,500rpm and provided a top speed in excess of 180mph making it the fastest production car in the world, a title it retained during the six years it was on sale. The early cars were road tested internationally at 172mph flat-out and 13.8 seconds over standing-start 400 meters. Due to this, many enthusiastic would-be owners, particularly on the American West Coast, eagerly awaited a soft-top Spyder version.
Their requests were fulfilled in September 1969 when the factory Daytona Spyder was unveiled by Pininfarina at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Their conversion of the basic Berlinetta into Spyder form has been described by Ferrari authority Antoine Prunet as ...remarkably successful, and the sharp edge formed by the rear deck and the rear fenders harmonized perfectly with the rest of the design, which was not changed from the Berlinetta. Only the Borrani wire wheels, which replaced alloy wheels, were different, but then they were also available on the Berlinetta as an option.
It appears that a total of some 1,383 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona cars were manufactured between 1968 and their cessation of production in 1973, among which the genuine Spyders such as this one form a much sought after minority. There is slight controversy over the exact numbers made, however it would appear that only 120 Spyders were built.
This example can only be described as perfect in every respect; it has a known history from new and is now showing a recorded mileage of 31,252. The Ferrari has unmarked fly yellow paintwork and excellent panelwork with perfect shut-lines to the doors, bonnet and boot. The interior has its correct black leather Daytona seats with black trim and grey carpeting. Correct polished Borrani wire wheels and spinners are fitted.
Mechanically, the car is described as also being in excellent condition, with the motor running strongly and smoothly with no traces of any wear. The engine compartment is correctly detailed and the car has its original dynoplexes.
Less than 100 Daytona Spyders were built for the US market and this car is number 65; only sixteen of the US cars were produced in fly yellow with black interior, thereby making it even more rare. The Ferrari was a Class Award Winner at the Reading Ferrari Concours in June 1990. We are delighted to be offering such a fine example of an original Daytona Spyder.