One-of-a-kind aluminum Ferrari Daytona barn find to be auctioned

Every gearhead loves a good barn find, and this one will probably go down as one of the best. The car in question is a 1969
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, which is a special-enough car for its gorgeous looks, impressive performance and
appearance in Miami Vice. But this one is extra-special because it’s a one-of-a-kind; the only aluminum-bodied Daytona built for street use.

It’s the latter part of that description that makes it unique. Ferrari did build a few other aluminum Daytonas, but those five cars, according to
RM Sotheby’s, were built specifically for racing. This one was just a normal street-ready Daytona painted in red with a black leather interior. It was sold to the founder of an Italian automotive magazine, and it changed hands within the country a few times. In 1971, it was imported to Japan where it was driven and enjoyed until its last owner parked it in 1980, where it sat until this year.

RM Sotheby’s will auction the car at a special Ferrari auction in Maranello on Sept. 9, 2017, where it will be sold alongside
a new LaFerrari Aperta. The car will be sold in the condition you see above. The odometer reads 36,390 kilometers (about 22,611 miles), and it’s believed the number is accurate. A Ferrari specialist also confirmed that the body, chassis and powertrain all match. The pictures show that the car also includes a comprehensive tool kit that includes a lead hammer for removing/attaching the knock-off wheel nuts. RM Sotheby’s expects this car to sell for between €1.4 million and €1.7 million, which is about $1.66 million to $2.02 million at current exchange rates. Of course if the buyer wants to fully restore this car as opposed to simply preserving it, the owner could be looking at some hefty costs to bring it back to like-new condition.

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