This rare and early Daytona Spyder is the 33rd Scaglietti Spyder produced. Experts at the Ferrari Owners Club have suggested this is the first US version factory built Spyder constructed and given the December 1971 manufacturing date and timing for the first owner’s purchase, this is very likely accurate. According to the Ferrari Warranty Card accompanying this car, this Spyder was originally delivered to Dr. Baldhard Falk, Tiburon, CA on March 2, 1972, subsequently titled as a 1972 model year car. In April 1970, Dr. Falk visited Ferrari and had grown familiar with the company and their cars. Prior to his purchase of this Daytona Spyder, he had owned a Ferrari 330GTS, but experienced difficulties with the performance. Armed with legal representation, the good doctor approached Ferrari with a resolution. They agreed to apply the prior equity of the 330 towards the purchase of a new Daytona Spyder. At the time of his visit, Dr. Falk was offered the prototype Spyder that was just finishing construction; however, he elected to not purchase it as the prototypical construction was not deemed appropriate for track days with local owners, something that Dr. Falk had intended to do. A copy of the invoice from the selling dealer Modern Classic Motors, Reno, NV indicates the car was delivered to Dr. Falk in Giallo Dino with Beige upholstery, just as he had requested, however some interior color and convertible top material details were not correct which were corrected for Falk by Ferrari. Additionally, Falk found that the paint was not up to his discerning standards and thus it was resprayed. After the items were corrected to his satisfaction, Dr. Falk exercised the car in a handful of Ferrari Owners Club events including Virginia City Hill Climbs, Sears Point Raceway, and at Laguna Seca in 1978. It was this last event where the car lost a rear right wheel causing cosmetic body damage to the rear inner wheel arch, rear fender area, and windshield post. Comforted by the fact that the damage was not serious, Dr. Falk elected to halt further event participation, turning his attention instead to restoring the car to a high standard, efforts of which were confined primarily to the body, paint, and interior features. Copies of service invoices include a 1979 invoice for door seals, speedo cable, trunk seal, new windshield molding, and other trim parts as part of the sourcing for the restoration. This invoice is consistent with a 1979 Crevier Imports, Anaheim, CA invoice for additional mechanical work and an invoice for body and paint work performed by Bill de Carr also in 1979 refinishing the car in red ($11,000.00 – quite the sum in 1979). A letter from Dr. Falk, addressed to the second owner, included with the car explains that the restoration was done retaining all the original body panels and original factory trim, and great care was performed to preserve the factory metal. The restoration continued with new exhaust, upholstery work, chrome plating, detailing the engine compartment, and a new German cloth sport top installed as well that same year. In 1982, Dr. Falk purchased a set of new Borrani wire wheels which were mounted on the car. Thoughtfully the original wheels were retained. By the mid 1980s, Falk continued his ownership with regular service to the restored Spyder including oil changes, gas tank repair, new upper and lower front ball joints, and stabilizer bushings and continued efforts refining mechanical details. In 1988, Dr. Falk was invited to display the car at the Emilia-Romagna Concours d’Elegance, San Francisco, CA where it won a commemorative medal. In 1990 the car was offered for sale by Falk. At that time, the car reportedly indicated 31,000 miles. Still remaining under Falk’s ownership, in 1995 with 31,643 miles indicated, a new set of front springs were installed at Ferrari of San Francisco with subsequent mechanical work performed through the year 2000. In 2003, Mohr Imports received the car from Falk where it was extensively serviced and prepared for sale. Under Mohr’s care, the brake calipers were rebuilt, cam cover gaskets replaced, hoses replaced, a new heater valve diaphragm installed, and a very complete and correct interior including correct mousehair was supplied by Luppi, Modena and installed in the car. Additional mechanical services while with Mohr included other mechanical services as noted in the service receipts included with the car. The next owner purchased the car in 2004 from Mohr Imports, becoming the second owner of record. After purchasing this car from the original owner, the second owner retained this Daytona Spyder for 20 years. Under his ownership, the car was regularly serviced by Ferrari specialists in the Chicago, IL area including regular fluids, brakes, and overall maintenance, as well as bench rebuilding for all six carburetors (2017). Services in July 2023 included an oil and filter change, cooling system flush, new thermostat, new upper radiator hose, new radiator cap, brake fluid flush, new fuel filter, new tie rod, new speedometer cable, and four new Michelin XWX 215/70 VR15 radial tires. In 2023, the car was consigned to Fantasy Junction and, in preparation for sale, work was performed in September and October 2023 by Patrick Ottis including reconditioning the suspension, rebuilding the Koni shocks, rebuilding the water pump and replacement of the oil seal and gaskets, and repair work to the smog pump. The current owner purchased this car in 2024, repainted it in period correct black, installed a new top, and detailed the car to a high standard. In preparation for sale, Patrick Ottis installed new front tie rod ends. Current Condition and Presentation Today this Scaglietti Daytona Spyder presents in stunning condition. The current owner, a vintage performance car collector and enthusiast has properly maintained the car under his ownership including a mirror finish black respray. The finish is high gloss, smooth, and reflects the quality of the original body panels. The exterior detailing throughout the car is exceptional. The various exterior trim and emblems are beautifully finished, including crisp body line detail, nicely finished door jambs, excellent glass, detailed inner jambs and underside hood/trunk surfaces. Chrome and polished metal finishes are also in excellent condition. All openings function as expected with tight closures and excellent panel gaps to the doors, hood, and trunk. All four Borrani center hub wire wheels are polished and fitted with correctly sized Michelin XWX 215/70 VR15 tires. The interior is in exceptionally fine condition. Having been comprehensively reupholstered in 2003 using experts Luppi, Modena, Italy, all interior leather, carpet, console, door panels, and dash pad mousehair were hand cut and stitched using high quality tan leather, correct carpet, leather covered center console, tan door panels, and the correct fine finish mousehair for the dash pad. The Daytona seats, now famous for the black perforated banding, are correctly finished. The stitching and bolster structure are both excellent and deliver a striking visual presence to the elegant tan leather interior. The mousehair dashboard is in like new condition, accented by beautiful instruments, aluminum trim, preserved factory correct switches, and a three spoke steering wheel with central Ferrari logo. The factory air conditioning controls are correct though the air conditioning is currently not blowing cold. The tan leather console and door panels are taut, showing excellent fit, crisp corners, and beautiful stitching. The convertible top is essentially new, having been installed under current ownership. The correct low pile wool carpet is also in excellent condition, creating a handsome contrast to the darker material accents. The interior presentation offers a very cohesive high-quality feel from the materials to the fit and finishes. Another rarely seen feature of the Spyder is the addition of retractable “pull down” sun visor screens, which are unique to the Spyder design and operate freely on both sides. The engine bay and engine have been correctly prepared and properly detailed to a high standard. The engine block is stamped with the correctly sequenced engine number with single strike numbers in the correct font. Having been under known ownership since new, the engine is believed to be original to the car. The inner fender wells are steel construction, and the inner compartment is finished satin black consistent with fabrication standards that exclusively match factory Spyder construction. The finishes have been correctly applied and freshened under current ownership. The quality and attention to detail applied to the engine compartment covers all areas with equal care. The traditional Ferrari crinkle-black cam cover finish has been faithfully presented, the diamond tufted silver hood insulation pad is in place, and all correct engine compartment plaques, factory hardware, and hallmark V12 designations remain per original specifications. The trunk is correctly finished with black carpet and a removable floor panel that conceals a spare Cromodora wheel and spare tire. The underside of the car shows correct features and very nice finishes with a focus on authenticity and cleanliness. The car is outfitted with correct exhaust and mufflers and correct chrome plated quad exhaust tips. Underside features include proper cast aluminum engine and gearbox castings, correct lines, and generally correct finishes. A small section of the right inner rear fender indicates metal repairs consistent with the information shared by the original owner when the car was damaged in the late 1970s. The chassis is clean and dry, showing no visual evidence of structural damage or compromise to main components, rocker panels, or suspension. Consistent with the exceptional presentation, this Daytona starts, runs, and drives extremely well. The engine revs smoothly and responsively with no excess vibration and progressive acceleration through all gears. The clutch takes up properly without shuddering and the gearbox works well, both cold and warm. The suspension is supple, and fluid enhanced by the recent Koni shock rebuilds and recent tie rod end replacements. This Daytona Spyder is accompanied by the original set of five Cromodora cast wheels, a set of owner’s manuals and Ferrari branded case, the original California windshield mounted operating permit issued to the first owner, the original Ferrari factory warranty card with California location service stamps, a Ferrari Daytona brochure, copies of service records from the first and second owner, and photos of the car taken in 1979 prior to the restoration. Beautiful, important, rare, and an exceptional statement piece for even highly populated collections, this Daytona Spyder is, by any measure, iconic for its ground-breaking design and revered today as a hallmark of Ferrari excellence. Believed to be the first Spyder delivered to the US, the 33rd built, and one of just 96 examples delivered to North America, this rare and desirable Scaglietti Spyder is certain to deliver the incomparable driving pleasures of one of the most capable and dynamic Italian sports cars ever conceived. Please note that this car was manufactured in 1971 but sold in 1972 and is titled as a 1972 model.