Daytona Spyder Conversion on RAT

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I would presume so in certain areas if the body was stiffened but I do not know for sure. Perhaps someone from Brandoli or Cremonini would know? Again regarding the 275 GTS/4 NART Spyder, I cannot see that they have the thicker door posts over a 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta that genuine Daytona Spyders appear to have over a Daytona Berlinetta.

 

Have to note that the new owner has two of the "stealthiest" cars on the planet; 99% of the folks in the world (who know anything about cars) would think it most likely that a Cobra or Daytona Spyder on the road was a replica; almost zero chance of being given any negative attitude. Though I have to admit that cars that are obviously of an earlier era seem to only get positive attitude (but I still make it a point to evade questions about how much a Daytona costs).

 

Technically, the Daytona Spyder IS a replica, in that it wasn't born that way and is worth a fraction of a true Daytona Spyder.

And to be clear, I mean no disrespect to the car or owner in saying that-- I think it's a cool car. But I am stating a fact.

 

For me the 1st question would be...Is it a scagletti rear made from original molds!
Also A pillar reinforcement.
Otherwise..I am in on this Car!


Yes, the chassis of the Ferrari Daytona Spyder was reinforced compared to the coupe. The removal of the roof on the Spyder led to a reduction in structural rigidity, so the chassis was reinforced to compensate. Specifically, factory-built Spyders featured steel inner wheel wells, while coupes had fiberglass inner fender wells. Additionally, some Spyder chassis had slightly heavier frame tubes for enhanced rigidity.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Coupe:
  Left the factory with fiberglass inner fender wells and a fiberglass bulkhead between the cockpit and trunk.
• Spyder:
  Factory-built Spyders had steel inner wheel wells (both front and rear) and a steel bulkhead.
• Reinforcement:
  To compensate for the loss of rigidity due to the missing roof, some Spyder chassis had slightly heavier frame tubes for enhanced rigidity.
• Early Spyders:
  The first Daytona Spyders were even cut from completed coupe bodies, making them conversions before leaving the factory.

https://ferraris-online.com/all-about-daytona-conversions/#:~:text=While the frame and basic,and rear, and a steel

 

Despite having the steel wheel wells, this Daytona Spyder Conversion 12891 appears not to have had the doorposts/jambs thickened/strengthened as the originals were so the centre section/sills may not have received any strengthening either?

 

That is a fair fact, but of course, I was referring to the Corvette or Jag based replicas, that have nowhere near the heart-stopping (by everyday measures) value of any Daytona (conversion, or not)…

 

I thought that was a myth, except possibly for the prototype?

 

You can change a top but not a serial #thats the only thing that matters!

 

Actually, The only thing that matters is, if the owner is happy with his purchase. EVERYTHING else is irrelevant.

 

Exactly.