Daytona Competizione Conversion at Ferrari of Quebec

amenasce · #1 06-21-2012, 11:56 PM

http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1258861

Looks very clean. Maybe too clean for a Daytona Comp. I dont know what it is but it's missing the raw appeal of the usual Comp Daytonas. Plus arent the rear wheel a tad to small?

thepinkumbrella · #2 06-22-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by amenasce

http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1258861

Looks very clean. Maybe too clean for a Daytona Comp. I dont know what it is but it's missing the raw appeal of the usual Comp Daytonas. Plus arent the rear wheel a tad to small?

See here for history: http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages...365GTB4C-13991
'1985–88, converted into a 365 GTB/4 C. Has all the comp look–alike body and cosmetic features. Has alloy doors, deck lid and trunk bottom with very high quality body work, flairs, roll cage, rear spoiler, plexi–glass light conversion. Red with a large white stripe with blue and green accent stripes. All body work done by Mike McCluskey, Cobra Specialist, Torrance, California. Motor by Bruno with the usual competition cams, pistons, cold air box, … Has the 9 X 15 front wheels and the 11 X 15 rear wheels. Has a rebuilt gearbox with the Factory 3:90 X 1 rear gear ratio. Has BIG brakes. Never been vintage raced.'

Paul

**Daytonafan** · #3 06-22-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by amenasce

http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1258861

Looks very clean. Maybe too clean for a Daytona Comp. I dont know what it is but it's missing the raw appeal of the usual Comp Daytonas. Plus arent the rear wheel a tad to small?

Does look a bit too shiny IMO and not keen on the black sating window surrounds instead of chrome.

**Napolis** · #4 06-22-2012, 11:42 AM

I'm surprised an Authorised Ferrari dealer is allowed to sell this replica.

Nachtfalter · #5 06-22-2012, 12:23 PM

Its not in my nature to leave anything stock, I think it looks mean as hell. I agree on chrome window frames though. I dont know how I feel about a Ferrari dealer selling it, I would bet its the coolest car in their showroom.

**Napolis** · #6 06-22-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nachtfalter

Its not in my nature to leave anything stock, I think it looks mean as hell. I agree on chrome window frames though. I dont know how I feel about a Ferrari dealer selling it, I would bet its the coolest car in their showroom.

I'm just saying as Ferrari has come down on people selling replica's of their cars I'm surprised they'd allow an authorised dealer to sell a replica Ferrari.

**miurasv** · #7 06-22-2012, 02:22 PM

It's a modded Daytona to racing spec using many factory parts from the description. I'd hardly call it a replica in the full meaning of the word. If the factory supplied the parts then I'm sure they're fine with the dealer selling it. I like it.

**Napolis** · #8 06-22-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by miurasv

It's a modded Daytona to racing spec using many factory parts from the description. I'd hardly call it a replica in the full meaning of the word. If the factory supplied the parts then I'm sure they're fine with the dealer selling it. I like it.

It's a replica clone of a real Comp Daytona. It never raced anywhere nor was it made in the day. This is no differnt from taking a road Ford GT that never raced and turning it into a clone of a Le Mans winning Ford GT.

The factory has come down on Auction houses for offering Daytona's that have been cut into Spyders. The guys who made this clone had nothing to do with the Factory.

**miurasv** · #9 06-22-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Napolis

It's a replica clone of a real Comp Daytona. It never raced anywhere nor was it made in the day. This is no differnt from taking a road Ford GT that never raced and turning it into a clone of a Le Mans winning Ford GT.

The factory has come down on Auction houses for offering Daytona's that have been cut into Spyders. The guys who made this clone had nothing to do with the Factory.

I'm probably wrong but isn't a 'clone' a car that's meant to deceive which this one obviously isn't? It doesn't say that it has anything to do with the factory does it? I didn't know that the factory could come down on auction houses for selling cut Daytonas unless they are being misrepresented by saying they were born as Spyders at the factory. You're far more knowledgeable than I so I'll shut up now.

**Smiles** · #10 06-22-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Napolis

I'm just saying as Ferrari has come down on people selling replica's of their cars I'm surprised they'd allow an authorised dealer to sell a replica Ferrari.

Ferrari has been extremely inconsistent as to what they consider authentic.

This is nothing new. Nor should it be surprising.

**Napolis** · #11 06-22-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by miurasv

I'm probably wrong but isn't a 'clone' a car that's meant to deceive which this one obviously isn't? It doesn't say that it has anything to do with the factory does it? I didn't know that the factory could come down on auction houses for selling cut Daytonas unless they are being misrepresented by saying they were born as Spyders at the factory. You're far more knowledgeable than I so I'll shut up now.

"S/n 13991 was built by Bruno Bori of Modena Sportscars in LA as a virtual duplicate of the factory built 365 GTB/4C s/n 16407 which finished second overall in the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1979 with Morton and Adamowicz driving."

Matt my friend I do agree.

***Rob Lay*** · #12 06-22-2012, 05:07 PM

It is a "recreation" by my definition. It is a real Daytona, so not a replica.

**Napolis** · #13 06-22-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Lay

It is a "recreation" by my definition. It is a real Daytona, so not a replica.

I'd agree but as it's a clone it's a replica of a specific famous Comp. Daytona.

Nachtfalter · #14 06-22-2012, 05:22 PM

Its a gorgeous hotrod Daytona. If I did it I wouldnt have gone the recreation route but just make a period Daytona streetable racecar.... but its still nasty the way it is, I love it.

**miurasv** · #15 06-22-2012, 07:36 PM

Listen to this one howl.

You Tube

**miurasv** · #16 06-22-2012, 07:50 PM

Another modded beauty.

http://www.talacrest.com/Ferrari-Sal...ition/4123.htm

**miurasv** · #17 06-22-2012, 08:31 PM

One thing I don't agree with is the dealer referring to the car as "this 365 GTB/4C" as it will always be a 365 GTB/4. They also quote the vin# for 13991 as C13991 which is wrong.

Here's a real one anyway, Jim. Coincidentally driven by Vic Elford, the guy in your Targo Florio post earlier today, at Le Mans.

http://www.sportscardigest.com/ferra...e-car-profile/

amenasce · #18 06-25-2012, 05:21 PM

Anybody knows the builders?

" All body work done by Mike McCluskey, Cobra Specialist, Torrance, California. Motor by Bruno with the usual competition cams, pistons, cold air box"

**Napolis** · #19 06-25-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by miurasv

One thing I don't agree with is the dealer referring to the car as "this 365 GTB/4C" as it will always be a 365 GTB/4. They also quote the vin# for 13991 as C13991 which is wrong.

Here's a real one anyway, Jim. Coincidentally driven by Vic Elford, the guy in your Targo Florio post earlier today, at Le Mans.

http://www.sportscardigest.com/ferra...e-car-profile/

I've seen that one and it's very nice.

I agree that the dealer referring to "this 365 GTB/4C"
and it's VIN as C13991" is misleading and sleazy.

**Bryanp** · #20 06-26-2012, 04:22 PM

I have a buddy who is working on a Daytona that someone else starting giving the "comp" treatment to backin the 80s.

just to avoid this very issue, we are contemplating having "Frankentona" badges made . . . .

It's going to be a very scary car.