This is one of all-time favorites since they first came out in about '68.
The Daytona is the last front-engined, V12-powered gran turismo from Ferrari. Its front-engined design demonstrated Enzo Ferrari’s reluctance to abandon tested and proven concepts even as competitors adopted mid-engined designs. Its performance and reputation over the generation since it was introduced in 1968 has demonstrated Ferrari’s wisdom. A classic Ferrari in all respects, the Pininfarina-designed, Scaglietti-built Daytona’s styling is long-hooded and aggressive. Powered by a 352 horsepower version of Ferrari’s classic V12 engine with six 40 DCN 20 Weber carburetors, dual distributors, dry sump lubrication and dual overhead camshafts, the Daytona utilizes a 5-speed transaxle and fully independent suspension with unequal A-arms, coil springs and tubular shock absorbers.
The Daytona was conceived and developed specifically for the North American market where buyers had shown a preference for convertibles and the Daytona’s construction was intended from inception to accommodate a convertible version, the Spider. Curiously, the Daytona Spiders built for the American market were identified on their chassis number plates with "365 GTB/4" berlinetta nomenclature while Daytona Spiders delivered outside North America carried "365 GTS/4" identification. Spiders account for less than 10% of the Daytona’s total production of just under 1,300 and are among the most sought-after Ferraris, combining rarity with aggressive appearance, awesome performance, the enjoyment of open air driving and the practicality of good weather protection.