1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competition

When Motor Sport’s governing body announced late in 1967 changes to the Sports Car Regulations limiting engine size to three liters, Enzo Ferrari was so furious that he withdrew from participation in the 1968 Constructors Championship. It was therefore left to privateers such as Luigi Chinetti of New York to uphold the Ferrari tradition. During this time a replacement Berlinetta, the sensational 365 GTB/4, was introduced at the Paris Salon, dubbed the “Daytona” in honor of the 1967 Daytona 24-Hour victory.

This all-new Pininfarina design was a masterpiece and the ultimate Gran Turismo car capable of 196 mph from its new 4.4-liter, four overhead-camshaft 410 bhp engine. Luigi Chinetti immediately saw the racecar potential and entered one for the 1969 Le Mans 24-Hour race, but an accident during practice prevented it from competing. However, its potential after coming fifth in the 1971 race persuaded the factory to homologate the car for...