365 GTB/4

Any general idea of the cost to to take this Daytona all the way back to original color? I ask because those that have done so may have discovered nuances that drive the price up or keep it in an acceptable range. Other model\brand cars that I'm aware of that have nooks and crannies that are easily accessible, but need to be painted, will run about 25K. What do you think? Thank you.

 

The problem is usually that after taking the paint off you discover there are some metal issues underneath, then the chrome looks un shiny compared to new paint, and then the window seals look old..and while you have taken everything apart,,,the cosmetics of the engine look as if it could be improved,,and the carpets and mouse hair and seat covers look quite non matching with the new color...

I have done twice in the past a full outside paint without doing a full restoration and I promised myself never again. In one case i did it all again several years later, in the other case I sold the car as I was so annoyed at the idea of re doing it again.

So my advice is to keep the car as it is or go all the way, because a half restoration means that at some point a full one will be needed to bring the car to concours condition. And there is nothing as half concours, and seeing imperfections while you have been through a 30 or 60 k paint job is a pain.

I believe better to keep it the way it is until everything is done at the same time.

 

I spoke with Jason (salesperson) thre days ago...now under contract...just not be me, damn. (see the "it's c/4 time" tread)

 

I am also looking for a Daytona , dark colour and plexiglas is my prefered spec but can 't find one . The Silicon Valley car looked to be an original example but needed some money sent to bring it to concours . There are a few cars for sale in the UK but dealers ard asking over $500,000 for ok examples .. They seem to want people to pay inflated prices for mediocre cars .

 

Anyone have an idea as to what a good to very good a plexi Daytona would trade for in this U.S.? Do most people regard the plexi nose as more desirable, less desirable or comparable to a later Daytona? TIA.

 

buy condition, regardless of color or euro or usa.
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I consider the Euro-spec plexi Daytona to be the cream of the crop. They look better without the flip-up headlights, and run better with no smog equipment or Dinoplex boxes to fail.

 

agree the plexi looks better, but only in photos. the crude mounting bracketry with rivets looks terrible in person. kit car ish.
if only the plexi glass surround was as nicely detailed as the 275 gtb headlight treatments.

 

Actually i like both (plexi and flip-up) but if I had to choose I would also prefere an early Daytona, without any annoying lights and smog equipment -> euro-version. Early cars didn't have any Dinoplex, which may be an advantage. IMO there is no real need for the Dinoplex and I also don't like retrofitting any kind of modern ignition boxes.

 

Good advice. Thank you. I will bear this in mind as I look for a car I can drive until it (or I) drop. I'm at that point in life where I can use my car for a driver. I don't mind using something that is as new or needing refurbishment. There is a corresponding price to either.

 

Were the early Daytona bodies made by Pininfarina and if so when did they change to Scaglietti?

 

AFAIK only the prototypes and pre-production cars were built by Pininfarina

 

Thank you.

 

10287 is the only one with the 3 valve heads isn't it as shown in all the engine pics? The first pics are of a car with recessed headlights and the bottom pics in red the headlights are covered. I remember being confused by this before.

 

silver looks spectacular on the 365