1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
- Engine
- 4.4L V12, 352 hp, paired with five-speed manual transmission
- Colour
- Red (repainted, originally 'Rosso Rubino' with silver nose panel)
Chassis 16553 is a 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' coupe built for the American market, completed on 13 June 1973 and featuring the later pop-up headlight configuration, a 4.4-litre Colombo V-12, and factory options including air conditioning and power windows. Originally finished in Rosso Rubino with a silver nose panel and Beige leather interior, the car passed through several California owners before moving to Europe and then returning to North America. Its documented history spans ownership by a Dutch motorsport entrepreneur whose collection was later seized and auctioned by the Dutch government, followed by two successive American collectors.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$555,000
- 1984 → 1989Acquisition unknownSeries of California-based ownersnone documentation
The car passed through multiple California owners over roughly five years following Dr. Fox's sale.
- 1990 → 1993Acquisition unknownEuropean owner or dealer (Investment Cars L.A. listing)partial documentation
Around 1990 the car moved to Europe; it was advertised for sale through Investment Cars L.A. in a late-1991 trade publication.
- 1993 → 1993Private saleCharles Zwolsmanpartial documentation
Dutch entrepreneur, collector, and racing driver who founded the Euro Racing team. His collection, including this car, was seized by Dutch authorities due to drug-related criminal proceedings and ultimately sold at government auction in 2001.
- 1994-09-01 → 1984Private saleDr. Warren H. Foxpartial documentation
First private owner, based in Villa Park, California; took delivery via Bill Harrah's Modern Classic Motors in Reno, Nevada. A restoration was reportedly carried out during his tenure, though the car retained its factory colors and original configuration.
- 2001-12-01 → 2005-05-01AuctionRobert Wrightpartial documentation
Based in Evansville, Illinois; acquired the car after its Dutch government auction sale. Had the bodywork repainted in Rosso Chiaro during his ownership.
- 2005-05-01 → 2020Private saleRandy Gorifull documentation
Attorney and devoted Ferrari collector from Edwardsville, Illinois. Maintained the car meticulously through Continental Auto Sports in Hinsdale, Illinois, and had it repainted its current red shade. Retained the car until his passing in early 2020; service records from 2003 to 2021 accompany the car.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2021MechanicalIssimi Meccanica
Radiator re-core, full air conditioning system overhaul, replacement of gaskets and seals to address leaks at the front timing cover, cam covers, and shift shaft, new battery, and renewal of coolant, vacuum, and brake hoses. Carburetors were also adjusted and balanced.
Work performed in San Carlos, California.
- —Restoration
Car was reportedly given a restoration while retaining its original factory color scheme and configuration.
Carried out during Dr. Warren H. Fox's ownership period; details unspecified.
- —Bodywork
Exterior repainted in Rosso Chiaro, replacing the earlier Rosso Rubino finish.
Undertaken during Robert Wright's ownership between December 2001 and May 2005.
- —Bodywork
Car repainted in its current shade of red.
Carried out during Randy Gori's ownership; precise date not recorded.
- —ServiceContinental Auto Sports
Ongoing mechanical maintenance documented by multiple service invoices spanning 2003 to 2021, many issued by a marque-specialist workshop.
Invoices cover the period of Randy Gori's ownership and reflect consistent attention to mechanical upkeep.
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