One-off Ferrari Alloy 365 GTB/4 found buried in a barn after 40 years went on to sell for $2.65 million

Take a look at this one-off Ferrari Alloy 365 GTB/4, which was found buried in a barn after 40 years, but in an extraordinary twist, was sold for $2.65 million.

The one-off supercar was rediscovered lying low in a barn in Japan, and it was a discovery that opened up a new world of opportunity for the historic car.

After being discovered in thick dust, the car was then sold at auction for an eye-watering amount of money, but it gets better.

The Ferrari Alloy 365 GTB/4 was then displayed by Ferrari, and the vehicle is simply astonishing

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This is a one-off Ferrari Alloy 365 GTB/4

Ferrari could be classed as the ultimate luxury car brand, and it’s not hard to see why.

From the classic red shiny exterior to a powerhouse of an engine lying beneath the hood, the cars are a popular choice, especially among collectors; however, sometimes they can be lost and buried, which is exactly what happened to this model.

This one-off Ferrari Alloy 365 GTB/4 was a star back in its day, but what followed is a tragic tale.

It was so rare that it was actually known to be the ‘only road-going Alloy’ 365 GTB/4 Daytona in existence’.

“This extraordinary Ferrari 365 GTB/4 (#12653) was discovered in Japan after being hidden for nearly 40 years,” explained Musei Ferrari in a social media post showcasing the car.

The car was subsequently found after 40 years in Japan, covered from hood to trunk in dust, a far cry from its once shiny state.

After the remarkable discovery, the car was also reportedly auctioned by RM Sotheby’s, and thanks to it being such a rare model, the final auction price amassed a lot of cash.

In fact, the car was sold for a huge sum of €1.8 million ($2.65 million).

“Completed in June 1969, this Daytona was equipped with desirable Plexiglas headlamps and power windows, in addition to its tailor-made aluminium coachwork, and finished in Rosso Chiaro (20-R-190) over a Nero (VM 8500) leather interior,” stated the listing on RM Sotheby’s..

The Ferrari Museum was even able to take an in-depth look at the interesting model after it was rediscovered in Japan.

“An absolutely unique model – it is the only road-going ‘alloy’ Daytona in existence – documented and certified by Ferrari Classiche: a dream for every Prancing Horse lover and collector,” the car museum continued.

The car has a few elements that no doubt need fixing and cleaning up if it were to hit the road once more, but after its wild and rich history, the car may just remain in its barn-like state.

The GTB4 isn’t the only rare Ferrari model floating around in the car world

Even though this could be one of the rarest Ferrari models in the world, the car manufacturer also has a few other surprises under its belt.

Other impressive Ferrari models have also been uncovered as the years have gone by.

For example, this rare Ferrari Daytona is up for $10 million and has even raced at Le Mans.

Plus, we can’t forget that a New York museum is home to an extremely rare Ferrari that gearheads dream about.

You can take a look at the once-active auction link for the one-off Ferrari here and explore it for yourself.

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