FERRARI BARN FIND

Inside the incredible £1.5million classic Ferrari abandoned in a barn for 40 years – it’s the only one left on earth

A CLASSIC Ferrari that was left abandoned in a barn for 40 years has gone on show to the public.

The 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta saw daylight again back in 2017, going on to sell at auction with RM Sotheby's for £1.5million

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Until somebody stumbled across it in a Japanese barn, that is.

What is considered one of history's best barn finds has now gone on show to the public in Italy.

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Musei Ferrari in Modena posted pictures of the Daytona on its Facebook page still covered in barn dust.

The car is awaiting a complete restoration by Ferrari itself, but the Italian firm thought people would like to see this stunning find beforehand.

The rare Daytona was built in June 1969 with chassis no. 12653 and wearing body no. 32. 

Unlike most Daytonas, it's fitted with desirable Plexiglas headlights and electric windows.

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The car was imported to Japan in 1971 where it had three owners - the last storing the car for nearly four decades.

Musei Ferrari's Facebook post reads: 'An absolutely unique model - it is the only road-going “alloy” Daytona in existence.

'Documented and certified by Ferrari Classiche: a dream for every Prancing Horse lover and collector.'

The Daytona has gone on show at the Ferrari Museum in Modena covered in dustCredit: FACEBOOK/MUSEI FERRARI
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The car awaits a full restoration which will take many months to completeCredit: FACEBOOK/MUSEI FERRARI
It was dragged from a barn in Japan in 2017 after people thought it was lost foreverCredit: RM SOTHEBY'S
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