The first copy of a spectacular new two-volume history of Ferrari’s greatest GT car, Ultimate Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, is to be auctioned in aid of Sir Jackie Stewart’s Race Against Dementia charity.
Number One of the limited edition of 1250, published in April 2026 at a retail price of £475, will be sold by Broad Arrow Auctions at their prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction taking place 16-17 May 2026. As the official auction partner of BMW AG, Broad Arrow will present this very special book alongside over 70 of the world’s most desirable collector cars, positioned on the shores of Lake Como.
Expert authors Luca Dal Monte, Simon Charlesworth and Keith Bluemel spent three years researching and writing Ultimate Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona – longer than it took Ferrari and Pininfarina to create the car.
Over more than 550 pages, the two volumes cover the Daytona’s design, development and engineering, its impact on popular culture, its long-lasting influence and its racing history – all in unprecedented detail. Ultimate Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona also reveals the extraordinary work ethic of Enzo Ferrari, his single-mindedness of purpose, and the inspiring effect he had on those who worked for him.
There are also more than 700 images, including extensive archive material which immerses the reader in the 1960s–1970s period, and specially commissioned studio photography which reveals road and racing Daytonas in spectacular detail.
Ultimate Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona is the latest in the Ultimate series from Porter Press International, which details the histories of some of the world’s most spectactular and iconic cars. They have won numerous ‘Book of the Year’ awards and ‘Book of the Month’ accolades in the top classic car magazines because of their authoritative content and the unrivalled quality of their illustration, design and production.
The Ultimate series, and the full range of Porter Press motoring books, are available to view and order at www.porterpress.co.uk.
Philip Porter, founder of award-winning motoring publisher Porter Press International, said: ‘Porter Press has been honoured to work with Sir Jackie Stewart on a number of book projects over the years and it is a great pleasure for us to be able to support his charity, Race Against Dementia, by auctioning this unique copy of Ultimate Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona. Broad Arrow’s prestigious Villa d’Este sale will present this unmissable opportunity to an audience of serious enthusiasts and collectors, and we hope it will raise a significant sum for the charity, as well as highlighting the importance of its work.’
Joe Twyman, Broad Arrow’s Vice President of Sales, EMEA, said: ‘Broad Arrow has long been a supporter of the Race Against Dementia charity and is honoured to continue that support in Italy, the home of Ferrari by offering this very special book at our Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este sale at Villa Erba. This stunning homage to the legendary 365 GTB/4 Daytona will appeal to owners and enthusiasts alike and we expect bidders to join us from around the world to help the fight against dementia.’
About Porter Press
Porter Press has won a series of Book of the Year awards, establishing the company as the leading motoring book publishers in the world. The company is renowned for its meticulously-researched and lavishly-illustrated titles, many of which cover the world’s most significant and valuable collector’s cars.
About Broad Arrow Auctions
Broad Arrow Auctions, driven by Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY), is a leading global collector car auction house founded in 2021 by industry veterans. As the fastest-growing auction house in its segment, Broad Arrow connects exceptional collector cars with enthusiasts worldwide through flagship events including The Broad Arrow Quail Auction (the official auction of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering), The Amelia Concours Auction (the official auction of The Amelia Concours), The Porsche Auction in collaboration with Air | Water by Luftgekühlt, the Las Vegas Auction in partnership with Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, as well as international auctions held in partnership with Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Zoute Grand Prix, and Auto Zürich.
About Race Against Dementia
Race Against Dementia is a global charity, founded by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, to fund pioneering research into the prevention and cure of dementia. It was established following his wife, Helen’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia. Sir Jackie was horrified to discover that there is currently no cure for dementia, a disease which devastates the lives of families.
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