A rare Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder that was owned by Ford family member Edsel Ford is one of number of rare Ferraris that will be auctioned at the RM Auctions event Automobiles of Amelia Island on 13 March. Featuring coachwork by Scaglietti, the rare 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Alloy Berlinetta was displayed as Luigi Chinetti’s show car at the 1967 New York Auto Show before finding its way into private ownership.

A rare Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder that was owned by Ford family member Edsel Ford is one of number of rare Ferraris that will be auctioned at the RM Auctions event Automobiles of Amelia Island on 13 March.  

In total, some 100 automobiles are set to cross the block during the single-day auction, which will again act as a prelude to this year’s world famous Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Florida. Headlining the diverse line-up of early consignments for the March 13 event – RM’s 12th annual auction at Amelia Island – are the alloy-bodied Ferrari 275 GTB/4 and the 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider.

Featuring coachwork by Scaglietti, the rare 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Alloy Berlinetta was displayed as Luigi Chinetti’s show car at the 1967 New York Auto Show before finding its way into private ownership. Finished in the unusual color of ‘Nocciola’ with a black interior, it has been recently restored by its current, long-term owner, a Ferrari authority who has carefully maintained the car over the past 30 years. Fitted with a number of desirable options, including air conditioning, power windows and Borrani wire wheels, this magnificent example has participated in various Ferrari Club of America sanctioned events.

“We are delighted that the long-term owner of this superb, alloy-bodied Ferrari 275 GTB/4 has entrusted us with its sale at our upcoming Amelia Island event,” says Ian Kelleher, President and Chief Operating Officer of RM Auctions. “Well-presented and maintained, it is ready for any show, rally or track event.”

For discerning Ferrari aficionados, other early Ferraris consignments include a striking 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta and a low mileage 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider. Considered one of the best and most correct examples, the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta is stunning in its spectacular Fly Yellow / Black colour scheme and has received multiple general concours and Ferrari Club of America awards, including ‘Coppa Bella Machina’ and Platinum in 2006 – 2009 competitions. The 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider, also finished in Fly Yellow, boasts just three documented owners from new, including Mr. Edsel Ford II. The recipient of a full professional body and paint restoration, this example is an ideal candidate for a successful concours career with its next caretaker.

Returning to the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, RM’s Automobiles of Amelia Island event will be held 13 March 2010, followed by the 15th anniversary Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on 14 March 2010. The weekend will be closely followed by RM’s annual Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale event, March 26th – 28th, to round out an exciting month of auction action in Florida.