The unique Giallo Fly european-specification 365 GTS/4

Chassis #15369 is 1 of 19 European cars, the only one delivered new in Giallo Fly (20-Y-191) – a colour with a fascinating story. There are many legends surrounding the colour: the more likely story, is that Fly was the name of a successful racehorse at the time – as is the case for many other Ferrari colours and developed within Ferrari.

After its birth, in aforementioned Giallo Fly over Nero Connolly leather, equipped with factory air conditioning and Borrani wheels, the car was delivered through Elie Ayache’s dealership in Lebanon. While the original destination might sound surprising, one in five of the European Daytona Spiders were sold through Ayache (including chassis 15369, 15535, 15919, 15939) – a Christian Lebanese businessman and back then the exclusive distributor of Ferrari for the Middle East. #15369 was shipped from Venezia, on March 3, 1972, and delivered on May 5, 1972, to Mr. Wassef Becharat, in Amman, Jordan.

Chassis #15369 was loaded onto the ‘Esperia’, a ship operating between 1941 and 1974 on routes connecting Northern Italy with Egypt and Lebanon. The entire delivery was overseen by Zust Ambrosetti, an Italian logistics company specializing in long-distance transport. The pouch and owner’s manual were not shipped with the car. A telegram received by Mr. C. Soubra on June 8, 1972, at 8:45 am stated: ‘Will be sending leather wallet as well as owner’s manual’. Mr. Soubra was likely a trusted associate of Mr. Ayache, as he was responsible for handling correspondence with Ferrari.

#15369 eventually made its way to the United States, where it was owned by Carl Corzan of South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. At the time of purchase, the car had just 12,500 kilometres on the odometer – a rare detail, as odometers were often swapped to miles when cars were imported from kilometre-based markets. Mr. Corzan enjoyed the Daytona Spider for several years, reportedly driving it extensively along the scenic roads near South Lake Tahoe, where he is believed to have owned a luxury hotel. He eventually sold the hotel for $2,750,000 but later, in 1997, faced bankruptcy. That same year, the car was presented at Ferrari’s landmark 50th anniversary celebration at Silverstone, where it was offered for sale by Coys. While few details are known about its time under Mr. Corzan’s ownership, by 1997 the car appeared in its factory-correct Giallo Fly paintwork.

Two years later, sold by Brooks at Quail Lodge for $354,000, the car was back in the U.S., and has been lovingly maintained in two collections since; first on the East Coast, where it was partially refurbished by Autosport, and the other in the hands of a notable collector in West Hollywood who had the car regularly maintained by Ferrari Beverly Hills.

The same official dealership, long entrusted with the car’s care, certified it in 2016. Chassis #15369, in fact, comes with its Ferrari Classiche Certification – the ‘Red Book’ – confirming that the chassis, body and engine are all original and in excellent condition. Not by chance, the car still retains its original engine bay, its factory-original dashboard, which is particularly rare, as dashboards were often replaced during restorations, and many other original components.

In January 2025, the Daytona was proudly presented at the 34th edition of Cavallino Classic Palm Beach, where it was honoured with the Platinum Award, a recognition reserved for cars that achieve an exceptional level of correctness, originality and quality. During the same weekend, the car was presented at Cavallino Classics & Sports Sunday Concours, winning Best in Class and the coveted Gentleman’s Choice Award.

In March 2025, the car was showcased at Moda Miami, where it received an award and was once again praised by both collectors and judges alike.

This car is located in Miami and is currently taxes paid and registered in the USA.