1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
Vehicle Description
1973 365 GTB/4 Daytona
1 of 158 UK RHD examples produced
The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 dubbed the Daytona was introduced to the world in 1968 at the Paris Motor Show. The new model was in line with tradition being a front engine V12 although much more powerful than the outgoing 275 GTB/4 with markedly improved braking. Ferrari did have a mid-engined 12 cylinder in the works to answer the Miura but with the development programme falling behind schedule the public would have to wait. The new flagship headlined the Maranello line-up which was comprised of the 365 GTC, 365 GTS, 365 GT and the entry level Dino 206 GT.
Built around a traditional welded tubular steel chassis the 365 GTB/4 had a wheelbase of 2400mmm, independent suspension all round, an all alloy dual overhead camshaft Columbo V12 mated to a five-speed transaxle with a single plate clutch. The Tipo 251 had a compression ratio of 9.3:1 with six twin choke Weber 40 DCN carburettors allowing these motors to produce 352bhp at 7500 rpm and 318lb-ft of torque at 5500rpms.
The body was designed by Pininfaria and built by Scaglietti in Modena. The design would be an all-time great from a young Leonardo Fioravanti who captured the sleek wedge shape of the era blended with muscularity and an irresistible Kamm-tail.
Weight was quoted at 1280kg and performance for the new model made it the world’s fastest production car with a top speed of 174mph and 5.7 seconds 0-62mph.
Chassis 16593 no.1017 of 1284
Rosso/Nero
Delivered new on June 6th 1973 by Maranello Concessionaires to Mr. R.W. Hart Esq of Stroud, Kent. Mr. Hart was quite the spirited driver putting over 13,500 miles on the car by the time of its first service. This trend would continue with regular documented visits to Maranello for servicing and by 1980 the mileage was 58,827. In 1981 Mr. R. Pearce of Boxgrove, West Sussex took ownership until 1983, then Mr. R. Wills Esq. acquired the car at which time the mileage was 67,334. The ownership picks up again with Mr. R. Hesselton of Port St. Mary bringing chassis 16593 to Graypaul in 2003 with the mileage 70,581, again in 2006 and lastly in 2008. Throughout his ownership the car was displayed at his museum in the Isle of Man. In 2014 Mr. Hesselton had an annual service carried out at Stratstone with mileage of 70,744. Shortly after, Foskers were approached to acquire chassis 16593 who supplied to the current vendor and at that time was placed in professional climate controlled storage. An excellent example that would be the jewel of any collection.
Offered for sale for the first time in a over a decade chassis 16593 presents an intriguing opportunity to own an unmolested example of one of the most iconic cars to come out of Maranello. The body is arrow straight with the paintwork just starting to show its age in places. Inside the cabin the original dash and leather seats have a gorgeous patina. An ideal candidate for a sympathetic restoration to give this stallion a new lease of life. The new Ferrari 12Cilindris retro styling is heavily inspired by this model and with its release the market has responded with renewed interest in the Daytona as the complete package for a classic Grand Tourer and values are climbing. Offered with history file including early Maranello invoice for servicing and restoration, jack kit and V5C.
