A unique, one of its kind 1969 Ferrari Daytona with an aluminium body has been discovered in a garage in Japan after 40 years—and what makes it special is that it is the world’s only Daytona to have been made street-legal. Out of the 1200 models that were built by Ferrai, five models were specially equipped with a lightweight, aluminium-alloy body, making it perfect for the racetracks. However one exceptional model was built specifically for road use — and it’s the only one like it in the world. Having changed 6 owners, its last owner Makoto Takai, had the legendary car stashed away in Japan for a good four decades before it was finally discovered. This Daytona is being auctioned off on September 9 at a special Ferrari auction hosted by RM Sotheby’s. Being the world’s only remaining aluminium-bodied production GTB/4, the car is expected to fetch between €1.4 million and €1.7 million. Other models, such as a new LaFerrari Aperta, will also be up for sale at the Ferrari Factory in Maranello to commemorate the car manufacturer’s 70th anniversary.
