When Ferrari introduced the 365 GTB/4 Daytona at the 1968 Paris Motor Show, enthusiasts were immediately struck by the dramatic styling courtesy of Pininfarina's Leonardo Fioravanti. One of the most notable features of his design was a full-width Plexiglas cover that ran from headlamp to headlamp. Attractive as it was, this configuration was not allowed in the U.S. for safety reasons. In order to conform the model for this primary market, Ferrari redesigned the fascia to exchange the Plexiglas cover with pop-up headlamps. Accounting for approximately 400 of the earliest Daytonas the plexinose examples have become particularly prized for their rarity and more faithful realization of the original design.
This original European delivery specification car was delivered to its first owner in Bologna, Italy. It was imported into the U.S. in the late 1970s.
The car is powered by a 4.4-liter V12 engine fitted with six Weber carburetors coupled to a 5-speed transaxle and equipped with 4-wheel assisted disc brakes and fully independent double wishbone suspension with coil springs.
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