1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider
- Engine
- 4.4L DOHC V12, six Weber carburetors, 352 bhp
- Colour
- Giallo Fly (yellow) over black
Chassis 15369 is a Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Spider ('Daytona'), the 48th of just 121 factory-built open examples and one of only 25 built to European specification, giving it higher output than emissions-restricted US-market cars. Delivered new through the official Beirut Ferrari dealer, the car spent many years in Nevada ownership before fire damage in 1994 was repaired to factory standard by recognised specialists. Subsequently certified by Ferrari Classiche with full Red Book authentication, it retains its original numbers-matching engine and original Giallo Fly over Nero colour combination.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$2,500,000 – US$3,000,000
- 1978 →Acquisition unknownCarl Corzanpartial documentation
Based in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada; drove the car frequently with a companion and was involved in several accidents, including a serious 1994 incident causing fuel tank rupture and rear body fire damage. Repairs were carried out by Ferrari specialists, including Mike Sheehan's European Auto, completed December 1995.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryElie Ayache (Ferrari dealer, Beirut, Lebanon)partial documentation
Official Ferrari dealer in Beirut who received the car as consignee from the factory. Ultimate retail destination within Lebanon is unconfirmed.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownPresumed Lebanese royal family membernone documentation
Believed to be a regional royal family member, though this could not be confirmed prior to catalogue publication.
- Date unknownPrivate saleUK-based ownernone documentation
Car was sold to a buyer in the United Kingdom in the mid-1990s before eventually returning to the United States.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent US collectorfull documentation
Long-term custodian described as a well-regarded collector of significant road Ferraris; during this ownership the car received Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification, a full cosmetic restoration, and comprehensive mechanical recommissioning.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1995RepairEuropean Auto (Mike Sheehan), Costa Mesa, California
Repair of fire and accident damage sustained in 1994: correct factory nose and tail panels sourced, a new-old-stock fuel tank and boot lid fitted, most of the rear inner structure and portions of the front structure replaced, and the suspension geometry properly reset. Work carried out to original factory standards and subsequently confirmed by Ferrari.
Work was attributed to recognised Ferrari specialists; Ferrari confirmed the repair quality.
- —Restoration
Full cosmetic restoration bringing the car to concours standard, retaining the original Giallo Fly over Nero colour scheme.
Carried out during the current long-term ownership, prior to consignment.
- —Mechanical
Major service encompassing rebuilds of the ignition system, carburettors, brakes, and suspension, plus fitment of a new clutch and a new exhaust system.
Performed during the current ownership period alongside the cosmetic restoration.
- —Bodywork
New black leather interior professionally installed to a high standard.
Described as the most recent work carried out on the car.
- —InspectionFerrari Classiche
Submitted to Ferrari Classiche and awarded full Red Book certification, confirming the car's authenticity and the quality of all prior repairs and maintenance.
Certification obtained during the current long-term ownership.
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