Ultimate Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona: The Definitive History

The definitive history of Ferrari’s greatest GT car, presented in two large-format, limited edition volumes of 1250 copies. The result of more than three years research by historic car experts, Ultimate Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona delivers unprecedented detail. Hundreds of period images and spectacular, specially commissioned studio photography bring the story to life.

Ferrari’s 365 GTB/4 Daytona is an instantly recognisable icon of the world’s most compelling car brand. Launched in 1968 this landmark car introduced a modern, aerodynamic style to Ferrari’s road cars and remains, for many enthusiasts, the finest GT car the company has ever built. Now the complete, fascinating story of the Daytona is revealed in extraordinary detail in this two-volume limited edition, through extensive original research, interviews with key figures and expert analysis.

Covering the Daytona’s design, development and engineering, its impact on popular culture, its long-lasting influence and its racing history, Ultimate Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona will become the cornerstone reference work for collectors, historians, restorers and serious enthusiasts worldwide. For readers interested in Ferrari history, classic Ferrari road cars, V12 grand tourers, and 1960s–1970s sports car design, this will be an essential work that will endure as a long-term reference.

KEY POINTS
- Definitive history of the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, one of Ferrari’s most revered cars.

- Details the development of the Daytona road car, Spider convertible, one-off specials, the Miami Vice replicaand the racing Competizione Daytonas.

- More than 550 pages and 700 images, split across two beautifully designed, large-format volumes.

- Archive images immerse the reader in the 1960s–1970s period, while specially commissioned studio photography reveals the Daytona in detail.

- Interviews with key figures including Daytona designer Leonardo Fioravanti, Ferrari engineer Mauro Forghieri and Pininfarina’s Paulo Pininfarina and Lorenzo Ramaciotti.