Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Price Guide

The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona is undoubtedly one of the great grand tourers of the twentieth century. A 352bhp front-engined V12 coupe by Pininfarina that could reach 280km/h from a road car produced in 1968.

It was named by the press after Ferrari’s 1–2–3 finish at the 1967 Daytona 24 Hours. Enzo Ferrari was reportedly unhappy with this nickname, but it stuck.

This is the car that the Miura’s mid-engine layout was supposed to make irrelevant; instead both survived and both are now considered masterpieces.

The Car

The 365 GTB/4 used a 4,390cc version of the Columbo V12 with twin overhead cams per bank (hence the /4 designation) producing 352bhp at 7,500rpm. The five-speed gearbox was at the rear in unit with the differential for optimal weight distribution. The long, low Pininfarina body with its distinctive Plexiglas-covered headlamps (later replaced by pop-up units for US regulations) remains one of the most beautiful shapes in automotive history. Around 1,284 coupes and 121 spiders were produced.

What Goes Wrong

The six Weber carburettors require periodic synchronisation by a specialist because out-of-balance carburettors cause poor running and potentially damaging lean conditions. The engine’s high state of tune demands correct oil specification and regular changes. Rust attacks the steel body, particularly around the wheelarches and sills. The electrical system is Italian 1960s-era Fiat-sourced components throughout; ie, complex and failure-prone. A thorough pre-purchase inspection by a Ferrari specialist who knows the Daytona specifically is essential.

Buying

The spider is dramatically rarer and more valuable than the coupe365 GTB/ Ferrari Classiche certification is expected on any significant purchase. The Ferrari Daytona’s racing history, including class wins at Le Mans, adds additional provenance interest to competition-specification cars.