Description
The Ferrari 365 GTB/ 4 (to use its official title) was the immediate descendant for the much revered 275 GTB/ 4 and was first shown at the Paris motor show, 1968. The Daytona nickname was supposedly invented by Ferrari aficionados and affiliates of the media in acknowledgment of the factory’s unforgettable 1-2-3 triumph in the 1967 Daytona 24-hour edition. Alternatively, the story is that Ferrari had originally planned to employ the Daytona name, but changed their mind when news of the story leaked prior to the model’s reveal.
The Tipo 251 engine was an improvement of the DOHC V12 of the 275 GTB/ 4, and at 4, 390cc was roughly 33% larger in capacity. Six twin-choke Weber carburettors fed fuel to the engine, enabling it to produce 352bhp at 7, 500rpm; enough to propel the 1, 280kg machine to 60mph in under 5. 5 seconds and on to a top speed of around 174mph, with a five-speed transaxle powering the rear wheels.
Manufacture ran from 1968 to 1976, throughout which time a total of 1, 406 examples are understood to have been built – 1, 269 road-going Coupes and 122 official Spiders. The LHD example we are offering for sale was completed in September 1971 and delivered new to Canada via Toronto based dealer Yonge Steeles Motors.
The car was fully restored in 2012 by Joe Macari Classics during which it was treated to a full bare metal respray in metallic Grey and the interior retrimmed in Pelle Blu leather. It also underwent a mechanical overhaul during this time including a full rebuild of the engine, transmission, differential, suspension, brakes & steering ensuring the car drives as well as it looks.
It was awarded red book Classiche Certification in 2014 confirming its matching numbers engine and gearbox. The car sits today in wonderful condition showing just over 7, 000 miles since restoration and offers the wonderful opportunity to acquire a sublime matching numbers example of Ferrari’s iconic 365 GTB/ 4 Daytona. Contact us now for more information or to arrange a viewing.
