The Six Most Expensive Ferrari Daytonas

Few Ferrari names carry the same mix of road-going glamour and competition-era mythology as Daytona. The original 365 GTB/4 and 365 GTS/4 models marked the end of an era for Ferrari’s front-engine V-12 grand tourers, combining dramatic Scaglietti styling with serious long-distance performance. More recently, the Daytona name returned in the Daytona SP3, a modern limited-production halo car that channels Ferrari’s 1960s sports-prototype legacy through contemporary engineering and design. Across both eras, the strongest Daytona results reflect more than performance alone. They reflect the market’s preference for scarcity, clear provenance, factory-correct specification, and documentation that supports long-term confidence.

What distinguishes the upper tier of the Daytona market is the completeness of the story. The most valuable examples pair limited production with highly desirable colors, Ferrari Classiche certification where applicable, and histories that make them stand apart from already rare peers. In the case of the original Daytona Spider, collectors continue to reward genuine factory-built open cars with the right provenance and restoration quality. In the case of the Daytona SP3, the market has already shown how strongly buyers respond to unique specification, single ownership, and special significance within Ferrari’s modern production.

As values climb and the best cars surface less frequently, strategic financing has become an increasingly important tool for collectors. Sotheby’s Financial Services often supports acquisitions at this level, enabling buyers to preserve liquidity, avoid forced sales of other appreciated assets, and move decisively when a top-tier Daytona becomes available.

Against that backdrop, here are the six most expensive Ferrari Daytonas sold at RM Sotheby’s, each one illustrating a distinct and important chapter in the broader Daytona story.

Most Expensive Ferrari Daytonas Key Takeaways

Model	Year	Why It Matters	Sale Price
Ferrari Daytona SP3 ‘Tailor Made’	2025	Charity example added beyond the sold-out allocation, one-off Tailor Made execution	$26.00M
Ferrari Daytona SP3	2024	Single-owner Tailor Made SP3 in bespoke Rosso Deborah with fitted luggage	$6.76M
Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti	1972	European-market factory Spider, Ferrari Classiche certified, highly documented	$3.98M
Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti	1973	Matching-numbers Spider returned to original colors and Classiche certified	$3.59M
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti	1972	Genuine factory Spider, Cavallino Platinum winner, rare original Nero over Beige Scuro	$3.30M
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti	1973	Genuine factory Spider, Argento Metallizzato example, Platinum Award winner	$3.30M

2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 'Tailor Made', $26.00M

This 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 ‘Tailor Made’ sold for 26,000,000 USD in August 2025, making it one of the most significant modern Ferraris to come to auction in recent years. More than simply another example of a sold-out model, this car was an additional SP3 created beyond the standard allocation of 599 examples and donated by Ferrari for charity, with proceeds benefiting The Ferrari Foundation and its educational initiatives.

That context alone makes the car special, but its execution pushed it further still. Developed through Ferrari’s Tailor Made program, it featured a dramatic two-tone exterior in exposed carbon fiber and Giallo Modena, along with the first-ever use of the Ferrari logotype as a livery on a road car. Inside, Ferrari specified an innovative fabric derived from recycled tires and paired it with carbon fiber accents, underscoring the car’s role as both a design statement and a showcase of Ferrari’s contemporary craftsmanship.

For collectors, cars like this illustrate why SFS financing can be relevant even at the very top of the modern Ferrari market. A one-off or effectively non-repeatable Daytona SP3 offered under extraordinary circumstances does not present a conventional buying opportunity. Financing can help preserve liquidity and provide flexibility when a car’s significance extends beyond normal production metrics and into the realm of institutional or philanthropic importance.

Second Most Expensive Ferrari Daytona Sold — 2024 Ferrari Daytona SP3

2024 Ferrari Daytona SP3, $6.76M

This 2024 Ferrari Daytona SP3 sold for 5,348,750 CHF in October 2025, underscoring the strong demand for highly specified examples of Ferrari’s modern Icona flagship. The Daytona SP3 is the third model in Ferrari’s Icona Series, a limited-production program created to reinterpret the marque’s most celebrated design and racing themes in contemporary form. For the SP3, Ferrari drew direct inspiration from its 1960s sports-prototype racers, pairing that influence with a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V-12 derived from the LaFerrari, notably presented without hybrid assistance, making it one of the last pure naturally aspirated flagship Ferraris.

This particular example stood out for both its specification and ownership profile. Finished through the Tailor Made program in bespoke Rosso Deborah over Blu Elettrico Alcantara, it remained in single Swiss ownership from new and showed just 2,933 kilometers at the time of cataloguing. The car was further enhanced by an extensive options list, including a carbon fiber roof panel and painted shields, and was presented with its books, manuals, Classiche folder, and fitted luggage set, offering the level of completeness and personalization collectors seek in Ferrari’s limited-production Icona models.

Third Most Expensive Ferrari Daytona Sold — 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti

1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti, $3.98M

This 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti sold for €3,436,250 in May 2024, reaffirming the long-standing premium attached to genuine factory-built Daytona Spiders. With only 121 examples produced, the Daytona Spider occupies a special place in Ferrari collecting, combining the dramatic long-hood design and V-12 performance of the Berlinetta with the added glamour, rarity, and desirability of open-top coachwork.

This particular example was the 48th of the 121 built and one of only 19 left-hand-drive European-market cars, placing it within an already highly selective tier of production. Delivered new in Italy and later certified by Ferrari Classiche, it was offered with its Red Book, a copy of its Ferrari Certificato d’Origine, a Marcel Massini history report, and period documentation. This level of documentation is particularly important because at the top of the Daytona market, provenance, certification, and documented originality play a central role in establishing both authenticity and long-term collector value.

Fourth Most Expensive Ferrari Daytona Sold — 1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti

1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti, $3.59M

This 1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti achieved €3,098,750 in November 2023, highlighting the continued collector preference for genuine Spider examples that retain their matching-numbers drivetrains and original identity. Delivered new in the striking combination of Nocciola Metallizzato over Pelle Beige, this car offered the kind of unusual factory color pairing that can elevate an already highly desirable model, particularly among collectors seeking examples that stand apart from the more commonly seen Rosso Corsa cars.

Its appeal was further strengthened by the presence of its matching-numbers 4.4-liter V-12 and Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification, along with restoration work that returned the car to its original factory colors. These details make a meaningful difference in the market because authenticity, documented originality, and correct presentation remain some of the most important drivers of value for open 365-series Ferraris, especially as collectors increasingly prioritize cars that closely match their original factory specifications.

Cars like this also demonstrate where SFS financing can support acquisitions of historically important grand tourers. A Daytona Spider with its original engine, rare color combination, and Classiche certification is both highly usable and deeply collectible, and financing can help collectors secure that balance of enjoyment and long-term significance while preserving liquidity for other acquisitions and investments.

Fifth Most Expensive Ferrari Daytona Sold — 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti

1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti, $3.30M

This 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti sold for $3,300,000 in March 2015 and remains a benchmark result for a genuine factory-built Daytona Spider. One of just 121 examples produced, the car was Ferrari Classiche certified and presented in its original Nero over Beige Scuro color combination, a rare factory specification shared by only two Daytona Spiders when new, a detail that immediately set it apart within an already limited production run.

The quality of the car’s restoration further contributed to its desirability. It earned a Platinum Award at the 2013 Cavallino Classic and had seen only minimal use following restoration, reinforcing the idea that the market rewards not only rarity, but also presentation, authenticity, and correctness. For serious collectors, Cavallino recognition and Ferrari Classiche certification together create a strong framework of confidence, signaling that a car has been restored and preserved to a standard that aligns with the expectations at the top of the Ferrari market.

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1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti, $3.30M

This 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti also sold for $3,300,000 in January 2015 and represents another highly compelling example of Ferrari’s factory-built open V-12 grand tourer. Like many of the top Daytona Spider results, its appeal was rooted in a combination of authenticity, restoration quality, and rare factory specification, the three factors that consistently separate top-tier Spiders from the broader market.

One of just 14 examples originally finished in Argento Metallizzato, the car benefited from a full restoration by respected marque specialists Bobileff Motorcars and Chris Dugan Enterprises and retained just over 17,000 miles believed to be original. It also earned a Platinum Award at the 2014 Cavallino Classic and was Ferrari Classiche certified, and it was offered with its books and tools. These are precisely the kinds of supporting details that help distinguish one Daytona Spider from another in a very selective segment of the Ferrari market, where documentation, awards, restoration quality, and rare original specifications can have a meaningful impact on long-term collector value.

Strategic Financing at the Top of the Ferrari Daytona Market

At the highest end of the Ferrari Daytona market, access to capital increasingly shapes how collectors pursue rare opportunities, particularly when it comes to the most desirable examples across both the classic and modern Daytona lineage. A Tailor Made Daytona SP3 charity car, a single-owner Icona example, or a Classiche-certified factory Daytona Spider each represents a different chapter of Ferrari history, yet they share a common reality: when a truly exceptional car appears, the window to act is often limited and competition is strong.

Many collectors today structure acquisitions in a way that allows long-term assets to remain intact rather than being liquidated to fund a single purchase. This approach can help avoid near-term capital gains events, preserve liquidity for businesses or other investments, and maintain flexibility for future collecting opportunities. In a market where supply is finite and the best cars may surface only rarely, being financially prepared can make a meaningful difference.

Sotheby’s Financial Services works with collectors acquiring significant Ferraris by enabling them to leverage existing collector assets or arrange financing in advance of a purchase. With deep familiarity in the nuances of the collector car market and a streamlined, collateral-based approach to underwriting, this type of financing aligns closely with how serious collectors manage their portfolios. Whether the opportunity involves a modern limited-production Icona Ferrari or a concours-quality factory-built Daytona Spider with Ferrari Classiche certification, having a financing strategy in place can be an important tool when competing for the best cars.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Most Expensive Ferrari Daytonas

What is the most expensive Ferrari Daytona sold by RM Sotheby’s?

The most expensive Ferrari Daytona ever sold was the 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 ‘Tailor Made,’ which sold for $26,000,000 USD in August 2025.

Why are Ferrari Daytona Spiders so valuable?

Factory-built Daytona Spiders are extremely rare, with only 121 examples produced, and collectors place a premium on genuine open cars with strong provenance, Ferrari Classiche certification, and high-quality restoration.

What makes the Daytona SP3 historically important?

The Daytona SP3 is part of Ferrari’s Icona Series and reinterprets the marque’s 1960s sports-prototype design language through a modern limited-production V-12 halo car.

Does Ferrari Classiche certification matter for Daytona values?

Yes. Ferrari Classiche certification can help verify originality and factory-correct configuration, which is especially important for rare classic models such as the 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider.

Do modern Daytona SP3s and classic Daytona Spiders appeal to the same buyers?

Sometimes, but not always. The SP3 attracts collectors focused on Ferrari’s modern halo cars and limited-production design statements, while Daytona Spiders tend to appeal to buyers seeking classic front-engine V-12 Ferraris with strong historical and concours appeal.

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