PROPERTY FROM THE PATRICK S.

RYAN COLLECTION

The ex-NART and Geneva Motor Show

1972/75 FERRARI 365 GTB/4 DAYTONA COMPETIZIONE SPYDER

COACHWORK BY MICHELOTTI



Chassis No.

15965

Red with tan leather interior

Engine: V12, fourcam, 4,390cc., c355bhp plus at 7,500rpm; Gearbox: five-speed manual integral with final drive; Suspension: all independent with double wishbones and coil springs; Brakes: four wheel discs.

Left hand drive.



Giovanni Michelotti had early on in his career been the designer of Vignale, setting trends before Pininfarina came on the scene.

Strongly defined uncluttered forms initially characterized his style, a sobriety of body that was later lost in an attempt to counter the onslaught of Pininfarina as Vignale waned terminally.

Giovanni then struck out on his own and in 1951 formed Studio Technico Carrozzeria Michelotti.

While most of his work centered on everyday road car fare, he did create at least six spyders, one of them shown here.

Michelotti later b...