1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
- Colour
- Dark brownish-red ('Rosso Cordoba')
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, chassis 14999, was built for the 1972 model year and delivered through Luigi Chinetti Motors in one of only five examples finished in the darker Rosso Cordoba shade. Its first owner, a New Jersey banker and NART supporter, drove it sparingly before the car was placed in long-term storage in Texas for roughly three decades, emerging with under 10,000 miles. Subsequently sold to a German owner who commissioned Ferrari Classiche certification and a full repaint at Carrozzeria Zanasi in Maranello, it retains its original engine and gearbox and now shows just over 11,000 miles from new.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$775,000
- 1972-02-01 → 1972-04-01Factory deliveryLuigi Chinetti Motorspartial documentation
Greenwich, Connecticut dealership received the car from the factory as the importing dealer before selling it to the first retail buyer.
- 1972-04-01 →Private saleHoward O'Flynnpartial documentation
Banker from Fort Lee, New Jersey, and NART supporter; kept the car in New Jersey through at least 1976, then allegedly relocated it to Texas where it sat in storage alongside a Maserati Bora and a Ferrari Dino 246 GTS for roughly three decades.
- 2013 → 2016Acquisition unknownGerman gentleman collectorpartial documentation
Brought the car to Germany and arranged Ferrari Classiche certification inspection at Ferrari Eberlein in Kassel, followed by a full repaint and mechanical overhaul at Carrozzeria Zanasi in Maranello.
- 2016 →Private saleCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Returned the car to the United States and exhibited it at several concours events from 2017 onward.
Competition
- 19781978 Le Mans 24 HoursDriver: Howard O'Flynn
O'Flynn raced a 365 GT4 BB Competizione formerly owned by Luigi Chinetti at this event; this is biographical context for the owner, not a direct entry of the Daytona itself.
- 2017Ferrari Club of America Annual Meet 2017Platinum Award
First concours appearance after the car's return to the United States.
- 2017Concorso Italiano 2017
Shown later in the same year as the FCA meet.
- 2017Casa Ferrari at Pebble Beach 2017
Exhibited at the Ferrari marque display during Pebble Beach Concours week.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2013InspectionFerrari Eberlein
Comprehensive inspection submitted for Ferrari Classiche certification, confirming the car's originality including its matching engine and gearbox.
Carried out in Kassel, Germany, shortly after the car was exported from the United States.
- 2013BodyworkCarrozzeria Zanasi
Deteriorated original paintwork stripped, body found to be in sound condition, and car fully repainted in the factory-correct Rosso Cordoba colour.
Performed in Maranello by a coachwork specialist with a direct working relationship with Ferrari; carried out concurrently with a full mechanical inspection.
- 2013MechanicalCarrozzeria Zanasi
Full mechanical assessment undertaken alongside the bodywork; any components requiring replacement for safe operation were renewed.
Invoices for this work are included in the car's documentation file.
- —Mechanical
Basic recommissioning after extended storage: fluids replaced and carburetors overhauled to return the car to running condition.
Carried out after the car was discovered in Texas storage with approximately 9,750 miles on the odometer; exact date not recorded.
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