Ferrari's last front-engined V12 grand tourer of the classic era — and the one that made 174 mph in 1968.
The 365 GTB/4 (universally known as the Daytona) was Ferrari's response to the mid-engined Miura: rather than copy Sant'Agata, Ferrari doubled down on the front-engined V12 grand tourer. The 4.4-litre Colombo V12 produced 352 hp, drove a transaxle gearbox and delivered a then-unprecedented 174 mph top speed. Production ran from 1968 to 1973, with the open Spider derivative (365 GTS/4) built in just 122 examples.
The Daytona has spent the last decade catching up to the Miura on the strength of its motorsport credibility (Tour de France, Le Mans IMSA) and ease of ownership relative to its mid-engined rival.
The Daytona is the last classic-era front-engined V12 Ferrari grand tourer; values are driven by originality, Spider rarity and Ferrari Classiche documentation.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365 GTB/4 Berlinetta (Coupe) | 1968–1973 | 1,280 | Standard production coupe; early cars had plexiglass headlight covers. |
| 365 GTS/4 Spider | 1969–1973 | 122 | Open derivative; major collector premium. |
| 365 GTB/4 Competizione | 1970–1973 | 15 | Factory competition derivative across three series. |
Start with identity, paperwork and originality. For the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, the strongest cars have a continuous ownership file, matching numbers where applicable, original manuals, invoices and evidence of work by recognised marque specialists. Ferrari Classiche certification, matching numbers, original colour, complete books and tools, and continuous documented history are decisive.
The 4.4-litre Colombo V12 is robust when correctly maintained; transaxle gearbox, cam-belt/chain condition and Weber synchronisation are core items. A proper pre-purchase inspection includes cold-start behaviour, leak-down or compression testing where appropriate, underbody photography, suspension and chassis-point inspection, brake condition and a road test long enough to expose heat-related faults. Deferred maintenance is almost always more expensive than buying a better-sorted car.
Use a paint-depth gauge, lift access and a specialist familiar with the model's factory seams and panel gaps. Collector value is dramatically affected by structural repairs, poor paintwork, corrosion, incorrect panels and missing factory trim. Documented cosmetic restoration is acceptable; concealed accident repair must be priced severely.
Original Spiders (122 built), matching-numbers Coupes with Classiche books and period competition cars are the collector apex; well-documented coupes are the usable entry. Specification, colour, transmission and limited-build variants move values significantly. Buy the best-documented example in the most desirable specification you can justify rather than a tired example of a rarer derivative that will need years of corrective work.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
Budget annually even if the car is used sparingly. Fluids age, tyres date out, fuel systems suffer from ethanol, batteries fail and stored cars need exercise. A documented maintenance rhythm protects both reliability and resale value.
Classiche-grade Ferrari specialists are essential; non-marque shops routinely miss transaxle, body and trim nuances. Before purchase, confirm parts availability for model-specific trim, suspension, fuel system, electronics and engine components. A cheap car waiting on unobtainable parts is rarely cheap in collector ownership.
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
Daytona Coupe values have settled at sustained high levels; original Spiders continue to trade well above conversion-based pricing. Classiche documentation is increasingly a precondition for top-tier pricing.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-16 | RM Sotheby's Monterey | 1973 365 GTB/4 Daytona Coupe | — | $1,050,000 Sold |
| 2024-08-17 | Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach | 1972 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider | — | $3,415,000 Sold |
| 2024-02-02 | RM Sotheby's Paris | 1971 365 GTB/4 Daytona Coupe | — | €835,000 Sold |
Original Spiders and matching-numbers Classiche-certified Coupes should remain durable. Conversion Spiders will track market sentiment but cannot bridge the original-car gap.
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