Equipment
Becker Mexico AM-FM, power windows, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin XWX tires, painted nose panel, popup lights, Veglia air conditioning.
Condition
U.S. delivered new in the present colors. Restored like new in 1995 with excellent cosmetics and lovely interior with the original seat inserts, now aging gracefully and showing just 20,326 original miles. Original engine and denied Ferrari Classiche certification solely because its original U.S. side marker lights were removed in order to be operated legally in Europe. A sweet Daytona Spider that in reality needs absolutely nothing.
Market commentary
Sold by RM in Paris last February for $2,308,645, Euros 2,156,000 all-in and Euros 1,925,000 hammer at the time. The bid here is Euros 1,786,600 with today's weaker dollar. The odometer shows 10 more miles than it did in Paris. The consignor may have been disappointed with this result but Bonhams sold another Daytona Spider at Scottsdale two months ago for $2.4 million hammer and it was a fresher restoration in better overall condition. The $200,000 difference in bids is entirely appropriate to the condition of this Daytona Spider.