In 1973 the roads and race circuits were a testing ground for Ferrari’s engineering, with cars that ranged from single-seater racers to convertible grand tourers. That year captured a slice of Maranello’s output where competition technology and road-going refinement sat side by side.
There are 6 1973 Ferrari Models, ranging from 312B3 (F1) to 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider; the list below shows each entry with Production years, Engine (L, config), Production count — you’ll find below.
Which of the listed 1973 Ferrari models were intended for racing versus road use?
The 312B3 is a clear example of a purpose-built Formula 1 car, while models like the 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider are road-going grand tourers; you can tell intent by chassis type, engine layout and low production counts for race-only cars, details included in the Production years, Engine (L, config), Production count columns below.
How reliable are the production counts and where do they come from?
Production counts come from factory records, marque registries and specialist historians; they’re generally reliable but can vary when prototypes, conversions or later coachbuilt variants are involved, so cross-check the Production count with official Ferrari archives or well-regarded registries if exact provenance matters.
1973 Ferrari Models
| Model | Production years | Engine (L, config) | Production count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365 GTB/4 Daytona | 1968–1973 | 4.4 L V12 | 1,284 |
| 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider | 1969–1973 | 4.4 L V12 | 122 |
| 365 GT4 2+2 | 1972–1976 | 4.4 L V12 | 500 |
| 365 GT4 BB (Berlinetta Boxer) | 1973–1976 | 4.4 L flat‑12 | 390 |
| 312PB | 1971–1973 | 3.0 L flat‑12 | 10 |
| 312B3 (F1) | 1973–1973 | 3.0 L V12 | 3 |
Images and Descriptions
365 GTB/4 Daytona
Iconic front‑engine grand tourer coupe with aggressive Pininfarina styling and high‑revving V12 power; by 1973 it represented Ferrari’s flagship road car, prized for speed, presence, and relative rarity among late‑60s Ferraris.
365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider
Open‑top sibling to the Daytona coupe, the Spider offered the same V12 drama in a convertible package. Extremely collectible by 1973 due to limited numbers and striking coachwork by Scaglietti.
365 GT4 2+2
A four‑seat, front‑engine grand tourer that blended luxury and V12 performance; the 2+2 catered to buyers wanting usable rear seats and long‑distance comfort while retaining Ferrari character in 1973.
365 GT4 BB (Berlinetta Boxer)
Ferrari’s mid‑engined, flat‑12 grand tourer debuted in 1973 as a radical step away from traditional front‑engine V12 layouts; prized for its low center of gravity, futuristic lines, and importance as an engineering pivot.
312PB
Factory sports‑prototype racer campaigned in World Sportscar Championship events; the 312PB combined F1‑derived flat‑12 engineering with endurance tuning and was Ferrari’s top factory prototype through 1973.
312B3 (F1)
Ferrari’s 1973 Formula‑1 challenger, the 312B3 was an evolution of the 312B series with revised chassis and aerodynamics; a small number of factory chassis raced in the 1973 F1 season.
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