1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
- Engine
- 4.3L V12 DOHC, six Weber carburetors, 352 bhp (European-spec unit with higher-lift camshafts)
- Colour
- Black over red leather interior
The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' with chassis 16951 is a 1960s-era grand touring berlinetta bodied by Pininfarina and powered by a 352 bhp DOHC V-12. One of only 30 originally finished in Nero with a black interior, it was imported new via William Harrah's Modern Classic Motors dealership and carries Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification. Restored to concours standards in 2004, it has accumulated eight Platinum awards from the Ferrari Club of America, including the Coppa Bella Award.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$847,000
- → 1986Acquisition unknownHarley Cluxton IIIpartial documentation
Undertook a full restoration in 1986; upon selling, the interior had been re-trimmed in red leather with black seat inserts and wider Borrani wheels were fitted. Mileage at sale was approximately 20,800.
- 1986 →Private saleDennis Glavispartial documentation
Noted dealer who handled the car briefly after Cluxton offered it; quickly passed it on to a private buyer.
- 2004 →Private saleNoted Ferrari collector in San Francisco Bay Areapartial documentation
Acquired the car shortly after a comprehensive 2004 restoration by Sportscars Italiano of Burlingame, California. Exhibited at multiple concours events and accumulated additional FCA Platinum awards.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryModern Classic Motors (William Harrah dealership)partial documentation
West Coast Ferrari distributor operated by William Harrah; the car was imported new to the US through this dealership. Higher-lift camshafts were fitted during the car's time here.
- Date unknownPrivate saleUnidentified Ferrari enthusiast (1990s US owner)partial documentation
Began showing the car at high-profile concours events including Concorso Italiano in 1994.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSubsequent owner (early 2000s)partial documentation
Exhibited the car at Cavallino Classic in 2003 and at the FCA International Concours at Quail Lodge in 2004.
Competition
- 19941994 Concorso Italiano
Shown by the unidentified US enthusiast owner as part of a series of premium concours appearances.
- 20032003 Cavallino Classic
Exhibited by a subsequent owner.
- 2004Ferrari Club of America2004 FCA International Concours at Quail Lodge
Shown in Carmel Valley by the same owner who also entered Cavallino Classic in 2003.
- 20092009 Quail Motorsports Gathering
Exhibited by the San Francisco Bay Area collector.
- 2009Ferrari Club of America2009 FCA International Concours at Concorso ItalianoPlatinum award
Achieved a Platinum award at this FCA event.
- 20122012 Concours-on-the-Avenue2nd in class
Held in Carmel, California; result followed receipt of Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification.
- 20132013 Palo Alto Concours d'Elegance1st in class
Maintenance & restoration
- 1986RestorationModern Classic Motors
Full restoration carried out; the interior was re-trimmed in red leather and carpeting with black lateral seat inserts, and wider Borrani wire wheels were fitted for improved performance.
Higher-lift camshafts were also installed during this restoration. The car had approximately 20,800 miles at the time.
- 2004RestorationSportscars Italiano
Comprehensive high-standard restoration performed, returning the car to concours-quality condition.
Brandon Lawrence's Sportscars Italiano, located in Burlingame, California, carried out the work.
- 2012InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche issued the Red Book certification, confirming all components are factory correct; the installed V-12 engine is noted as correct in type though not the car's original unit.
The fitted engine is from a European-specification Daytona, which produces greater power than the US-spec unit.
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