1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
- Engine
- 4.4L DOHC V12 with six Weber carburettors, 352 bhp
- Colour
- Dark blue (originally 'Rosso Rubino')
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' chassis 12801, manufactured July 1969 in European specification with the early Plexiglas nose, finished originally in Rosso Rubino with black leather interior. The car passed through a distinguished chain of French owners including shoe designer Charles Jourdan, candy manufacturer Joseph Zagori (who had it progressively modified to near-Group IV specification by the Charles Pozzi dealership), legendary Ferrari collector Pierre Bardinon — whose only Daytona it was — and Champagne house head Comte Frédéric Chandon de Briailles. Original engine and gearbox are reported still present.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €705,600 (≈ $776K)
- —Auction saleSold €705,600 (≈ $776K)
- → 1970-05-25Factory deliveryEts. Charles Pozzifull documentation
The official French Ferrari importer held the car before its first retail sale. The car had been refinished in dark blue prior to sale.
- 1970-05-25 → 1971-03-03Private saleCharles Jourdanfull documentation
Renowned luxury footwear designer, based in France. Car was initially on temporary plates then registered in his name. Original title document to be transferred with the car.
- 1971-03-03 → 1976Private saleJoseph Zagorifull documentation
Confectionery manufacturer operating between Paris and Marseilles. Had Pozzi's workshop progressively fit Group IV-style performance modifications between 1972 and 1976 to better suit his long-distance commuting. Joined the Ferrari Club de France in 1974. His wife's discomfort with the car's performance led to the eventual sale.
- 1976 → 1982Private salePierre Bardinonpartial documentation
Owner of Mas du Clos, at the time considered the foremost Ferrari private collection globally. This was his sole Daytona. He regularly drove it on his private circuit and had the brakes returned to standard specification.
- 1982 → 2004Private saleComte Frédéric Chandon de Briaillespartial documentation
Head of the Moët et Chandon Champagne house and a close associate of Bardinon. Used the car infrequently across several French residences, resulting in multiple registration plates over the period.
- 2004 →Private saleJean Berchonfull documentation
Cousin of the previous owner and organiser of the European 250 GTO tour. Used the car on various rallies and had a full mechanical overhaul of the engine and gearbox done in Brussels in 2009–2010, plus a respray in 2014.
Competition
- 2012-07-01250 GTO 50th Anniversary RallyDriver: Jean Berchon
The car participated in the opening stage of this European celebratory touring event organised by its then-owner.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1972ModificationEts. Charles Pozzi
Start of a gradual programme of Group IV-oriented upgrades commissioned by Zagori through the Pozzi dealership: fitting of a factory-style Group IV roll bar, competition differential, revised Group IV-style front nose section, performance carburettors with new inlet pipes and airbox, wheels sized for larger Michelin TB5 tyres, uprated brakes, and Group IV rear brake-cooling scoops.
Work overseen by Daniel Marin and carried out by chief mechanic Claude Fernandez; completed progressively between 1972 and 1976. All jobs documented with reference numbers; invoices retained in the car's file.
- 1976Mechanical
Brakes converted back to standard road specification after the car entered Bardinon's ownership.
- 2009Engine rebuildGiPiMotor
Full engine and gearbox rebuild carried out over 2009 and 2010.
Work performed in Brussels.
- 2010Engine rebuildGiPiMotor
Continuation or completion of the engine and gearbox rebuild programme begun in 2009.
Brussels-based workshop; rebuild spans two calendar years per the catalogue.
- 2014Bodywork
Full repaint of the bodywork.
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