1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
M anufactured only four years, the 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4, better known to enthusiasts as the Daytona, is truly an epic automobile. Along with its blistering speed, the Daytona was a sensuous car, with a great shape and snug interior – simmered al dente.
The Ferrari’s DOHC V-12 engine, the equivalent of only 286 cubic inches, produced a blistering 352 horsepower at 7500 rpm, with the help of six Weber carbs, and was said to top out at 174 mph.
Shortly after its introduction, car magazines were describing it as a muscle car in Italian clothing. It’s also a historically significant model in that it’s the last front-engine GT to be produced before the company was purchased by FIAT in 1969. For diehard Ferrari fans, that’s incredibly important.
The shape was a bit unnerving early on in its production. But more modern cars have taken cues from this Ferrari, with its sleek aerodynamics. Surprisingly, the Daytona was no lightweight. Weighing in at about 3,600 pounds, it was formidable. Brake issues were sometimes a problem, but power was aplenty.
Expect to pay a premium for a good example – anywhere from $250,000 and up for a coupe, and $600,000 and up for a Spyder. Of the 1,300 Daytona cars built, only 127 came as Spyders. -Wayne Lawrence
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