The mystery of barn finds: A one-off in Japan
14 October 2023 2 min read 3 images
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More than a barn find, this tale of an extraordinary Ferrari Daytona borders on the mysterious. Of the 1,200-plus Daytonas ever manufactured, only 15 – five of which had aluminium bodies – were built specifically for the racetrack, clinching class victories at prestigious events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Daytona. However, Ferrari also produced a unique road-going version with a lightweight aluminium body. This one-off was purchased in 1969 by Luciano Conti, the founder of Autosprint magazine and a close friend of Enzo Ferrari. It featured competition specifications but was equipped with road-going comforts like electric windows.
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