One of only 19 European specification examples built. The only European specification example finished in Giallo Fly. Nearly $200,000 of recent investment with Motion Products. Ferrari Classiche Certified. Platinum Award Winner at 2025 Cavallino Palm Beach.
The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona was the culmination of Maranello's front-engined V12 tradition: a 4.4-litre four-cam Colombo V12, six Weber carburettors and some 352 horsepower, clothed in Leonardo Fioravanti's taut Pininfarina design and built by Scaglietti. The open Spider, first shown at the 1969 Frankfurt Motor Show, added the sound and sensation of that V12 under an open sky, and has long been regarded as the ultimate expression of the model.
A Daytona Spider is an important car in any configuration. However, of the 121 cars built, only 19 were the rarest of rare: left-hand-drive European configuration examples. These 19 European cars carry a unique chassis denomination of “365 GTS/4-A”, with the remaining American specification cars retaining the Berlinetta's GTB/4 denomination.
Mechanically, the European cars had different carburation, camshafts, distributors and exhausts, and did not suffer the ignominy of being saddled with emissions control equipment and side markers. This is therefore the purest incarnation of the Daytona Spider, allowing owners to appreciate Fioravanti's masterful styling without dilution, combined with the full-fat performance experience.
Our Example
Chassis 15369 was delivered new via the official Ferrari importer in Beirut, Elie F. Ayache. Interestingly, Lebanon was the only country in the region to have an official Ferrari importer and dealer, and whilst the original buyer's name is unknown, it is certain that he or she was a significant client for this isolated regional distributor. The car was delivered in its current colour combination of Giallo Fly over black leather, the only European Daytona Spider finished in the iconic Giallo Fly.
By 1978 the car had moved to the USA in the ownership of Carl Cozan of South Lake Tahoe, California. In 1994, whilst still owned by Mr Cozan, the car sustained accident damage and was professionally repaired by Mike Sheehan's European Auto in Costa Mesa, California.
In 1997 the car was in the UK and appeared at the Ferrari 50th anniversary celebrations at Silverstone, before returning to another long-term keeper in the USA. In 2016 the car was Ferrari Classiche Certified, confirming that it retains its original engine, chassis and body, the latter two components particularly important given the known accident damage some 20 years previously.
In 2024 the car was identified as a potential show winner, thanks to its unique configuration and relatively high percentage of non-restored components. With the ambition of presenting the car at Cavallino Palm Beach, it was entrusted to one of the best names in the business, Motion Products Inc (MPI). The brief was simple: preserve as many of the original components as possible, correct the inauthentic details and address any issues which had arisen in previous restorations or through use.
The car was fully dismantled so that every individual component could be inspected. The engine, exhaust, transaxle, suspension, interior and electrical components were all removed, inspected, and prepared or replaced as required. Many NOS parts were sourced from Italy to help meet the rigorous requirements of an American concours winner.
Despite a tight turnaround, in January 2025 the car was ready to be presented at the 34th Cavallino Classic Palm Beach. Cavallino is known to gather some of the finest and most significant Ferraris worldwide; thanks to the dedication of the owner and the hard work of MPI, the car won the coveted Platinum Award, recognising an exceptional level of originality, correctness and overall quality. In addition, the car received a Best in Class award and the Gentleman's Choice Award.
In total there are nearly $200,000 of invoices on file to bring the car to its current standard. Today the car is offered in its Platinum-winning condition, complete with tool roll, correct period owner's manual and Ferrari Classiche Certification.
