One of 26: Ferrari Daytona originally painted Nocciola Metallizzato

Photography Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Talk about rare: This Ferrari Daytona left the factory as one of 26 sporting Nocciola Metallizzato–to the rest of us, something akin to aged copper. And 53 years later, it's still turning heads, this time in classic Ferrari red.

Ordered in 1971, this Ferrari 365 GTB/4 came from factory with not just a Nocciola Metallizzato finish but also stands as one of 158 manufactured in right-hand drive.

But that’s not all.

The original owner also made two special requests: a wood-rimmed steering wheel as well as Borrani wire wheels with three-ear knock-off hubs.

This Ferrari stayed with gentlemen racer Robert “Bobby” Bell of Bell & Colvill, between 1976 and 2017, during which it received constant TLC and an engine rebuild by the Ferrari specialist Vincent Mezzullo.

Although the car has since been repainted in red over a tan leather interior with red inserts, it still sports the special requests from factory and in 2023 received certification by Ferrari Classiche.

The Ferrari is further accompanied by Ferrari manuals, tool kit and history file.

Find this 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 up for auction by RM Sotheby’s on November 2 with an estimated value of $550,000 to $600,000.

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Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/29/24 8:29 a.m.

For reference, here's what a  Nocciola Metallizzato Daytona looks like:

This one sold last year for €3,098,750, or about $3,344,450 USD.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/29/24 11:18 a.m.

I’d return it to stock. :) 

Paris Van Gorder
Paris Van Gorder Associate editor
10/29/24 12:12 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I agree. While I love the red, the original color is just so different and eye catching. With a car like this, why not stand out more?

DrJ
DrJ New Reader
10/29/24 3:07 p.m.

The Borrani wire wheels have gone missing.

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One of 26: Ferrari Daytona originally painted Nocciola Metallizzato details

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