1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
- Engine
- Euro-specification V12
- Colour
- Giallo Dino (yellow)
Chassis 12301 occupies a singular place in Ferrari history as both the final prototype and the first production 365 GTB/4 Daytona, and simultaneously the first U.S.-specification, road-legal example of the model. Displayed at the 1969 New York Auto Show and the 1969 and 1970 Southern California International Auto Shows, it carries numerous unique construction details distinguishing it from any subsequent Daytona. Its early ownership by television producer and celebrated Ferrari patron Greg Garrison adds further historical weight. A comprehensive restoration completed in 2009 under specialist supervision was subsequently recognised with two Ferrari Club of America Platinum awards.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$1,400,000 – US$1,700,000
- → 1979Acquisition unknownJackie C. Fiserpartial documentation
Beverly Hills resident who parted with the vehicle in 1979 for $34,000, a price reflecting early awareness of the car's distinctive character.
- 1979 →Private saleBill DeCarrpartial documentation
Bellflower, California resident who purchased the car for $34,000 and retained it for approximately 27 years before selling on.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryGreg Garrisonpartial documentation
Television producer and close associate of Enzo Ferrari who took personal delivery in Italy; reportedly permitted to specify unique design elements and receive special or one-of-a-kind examples from the factory.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJack Kent Cookepartial documentation
Wealthy media magnate best known for ownership of prominent American sports franchises; one in a succession of notable California-based custodians.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownTom Shaughnessypartial documentation
Ferrari marque specialist and FCA master judge who acquired the car after DeCarr's long stewardship and later oversaw the full restoration on behalf of the subsequent owner.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent consignorfull documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive restoration by West Coast Ferrari experts under Shaughnessy's direct oversight, completed in 2009; accompanied by extensive documentation, factory materials, and Ferrari Classiche certification.
Competition
- 1969Southern California International Auto ShowExhibited
By this point the car had been fitted with a Euro-specification engine; period photographs confirm its presence drawing large crowds.
- 1969-03-01New York Auto ShowExhibited
The car was shown as the debut U.S.-specification Daytona; a separate compliant engine was displayed alongside it as the installed unit lacked U.S. emissions equipment at that time.
- 1970Southern California International Auto ShowExhibited
A second consecutive year of display at the same regional show, again attracting significant public interest.
- —Ferrari Club of AmericaFerrari Club of America Concours JudgingTwo Platinum awards
Following completion of the restoration in 2009, the car entered FCA judging and received the highest-tier recognition on two separate occasions.
- —Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance — Ferrari 70th AnniversaryFeatured exhibit
Participated as part of a special celebration marking seven decades of Ferrari, described as a standout presence at the event.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2009RestorationWest Coast Ferrari marque specialists
Comprehensive ground-up restoration carried out by a team of West Coast Ferrari specialists, with exhaustive research enabling faithful reinstatement of all unique prototype details. Work was supervised throughout by Ferrari marque specialist and FCA master judge Tom Shaughnessy.
Commissioned by the consignor; restoration was accompanied by Ferrari Classiche certification upon completion.
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