This rare Ferrari Daytona raced Le Mans and now it’s up for $10 million

A rare Ferrari Daytona with Ferrari Le Mans credentials and Daytona auction buzz is set to cross the block with a $10 million estimate.

Built in 1973 as one of just five Series III Competizione models, the car was raced under Ferrari’s North American Racing Team and appeared at both Le Mans and Daytona in the 1970s.

Its most notable result came in 1979 with a 1st in class and 2nd overall finish at Daytona.

Now fully restored, it’s being offered at auction for the first time in over 40 years.

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The rare Ferrari Daytona was purpose-built for endurance

This Daytona, officially known as the 365 GTB/4, wasn’t an ordinary road car.

Ferrari created a small batch of race-ready versions, designed to survive long-distance events that lasted 6, 12, or even 24 hours.

Only 15 of these were made between 1971 and 1973.

The version heading to auction, chassis number 16407, came from the final group of just five.

It was sent to Ferrari’s North American team, where it was entered in some of the biggest races of the era.

It finished 6th in its debut at Watkins Glen in 1973, then went on to finish 5th in class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans the following year.

Its most impressive result came later at the 1979 24 Hours of Daytona, where it took 1st in its class and 2nd overall, despite being older than most of the competition.

The car was built with performance in mind, using a more powerful version of Ferrari’s V12 engine.

It also received small changes to help it handle the stress of racing, such as better airflow, stronger brakes, and improved reliability.

These changes allowed the Daytona to remain competitive long after newer models had arrived.

It stayed in the hands of one collector for more than 40 years before being sold in 2020.

A full restoration followed, returning it to the exact condition it was in during its original racing career, both inside and out.

Daytona auction interest rises after concours appearance

Following its restoration, the car debuted at the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and received the Enzo Ferrari Trophy, an award given to the most significant Ferrari in attendance.

That win has increased interest heading into the Daytona auction hosted by Christie’s.

Included with the sale are original tools, a spare wheel, and full documentation of its racing and ownership history.

Auction estimates place the car between $8 million and $10 million.

This rare Ferrari Daytona stands out not only for its limited production but also for its direct involvement in Ferrari Le Mans events.

With a strong Daytona auction presence and verified Ferrari Le Mans results, it’s one of the few cars with top-tier provenance on both sides of the Atlantic.

For collectors focused on historical motorsport entries, this one ticks every box.

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