1971 Ferrari

365 GTB/4 Daytona Coupe

Rosso Nearco with Black leather interior and Red carpeting, Restored, 3-Owners from new, Factory a/c, Original Becker AM/FM radio, Borrani wire wheels, Full service and ownership history, Matching #s, Documented by Massini.

This 365 GTB/4 Daytona was sold new through West Coast Ferrari distributor Bill Harrahs Modern Classic Motors, Nevada to its first registered owner, Mr. G. MacLeod. Although sold through the USA Modern Classic Motors dealership, this Daytona was collected at the factory in Modena for use for touring in Italy/Europe prior to having it flown from Italy to Seattle, Washington, USA. This Daytona Coupe remained in Mr. MacLeods ownership for the next 38 years until March 2009 when acquired by Mr. M. Diez, L.A., California.

At this time, the Daytona was treated to a cosmetic, mechanical and structural restoration to return it to as new condition throughout. The mechanicals, chassis, brakes, etc. were handled by well-known West Coast Ferrari specialists Francorchamps of America. The engine was completely rebuilt, the USA specification exhaust was replaced with European type and the ignition was updated to electronic.Cosmetically, this Daytona was stripped to bare metal and refinished in its original color, at this time all brightwork and chrome was refinished as well. No stone was left unturned, even the factory jack wasrestored to as new.The interior of this Daytona has been restored in a sympathetic fashion over the years to leave just that littlebit of honest originality, it is absolutely excellent in every way. It has receivednew carpeting, new correct mouse hair dash, an original leather-covered steering wheel, refurbished instruments and reconditioned original leather.

Since purchased from it mostprevious ownership in 2014, this Daytona has been kept by Autosport Designs andforuse within the company's private collection, used for events, shows andweekend runs to and fromEast Hampton. Adding to this Daytona's superb condition throughout,we will be using it for2016Copperstate 1000 RoadRally/Tour inApril, it is without a doubt one of the best 365 GTB/4's we have ownedover the years and a true testament to Ferrari's ultimate GT car.It has been fitted for the event with a modern radio with I-pod connection, the Daytona will be supplied an Ipod Nano with the ultimate 1970's playlist. :) For those who require originality, the original radio will be supplied with the car.

This 365 GTB/4 Daytona is superb in every respect, original colors, matching numbers and with superb provenance from new. It is not the norm to find such a proper and well documented, restored Daytona. It is offered with an original owners manual, factory parts and service manuals, tool kit and detailed ownership and maintenance history.

Price: $840,000