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Dino 246 GT

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' London event, 4 November 2023. rn?350,000 - ?450,000 GBP rnrnOffered from The Factory Fresh CollectionrnOne of just 1,274 246 Gran Turismo Spiders built between 1972 and 1974rnConfigured in right-hand-drive UK specificationrnRetains its matching-numbers enginern rnrnPlease note this car is offered without registration papers, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. rnrnLooking back on the long list of Maranello greats, it's difficult to think of a model that had a closer link to the success of Ferrari-or the personal story of Enzo-than the Dino 246 GT and its open-topped stablemate. Ferrari's son, Alfredo, led the charge to develop the firm's first V-6 configured engine, though he tragically lost his life before seeing the project come to fruition. The engine, along with the string of competition cars in which it was fitted, was named in his honour, as was the first ever Ferrari road car to be powered by a V-6-the Dino 206 GT-and its celebrated Dino 246 GT and GTS successors. rnrnWhen the curtain finally dropped on the 206 GT at the 1967 Turin Salon, it couldn't have represented a greater departure for Ferrari. At that point best known for its thundering front-engined V-12 grand tourers-the sort of gentleman's express built to gallop across continents-the diminutive 206 GT boasted just half the cylinders, as well as being the first roadgoing Ferrari to have its engine mounted amidships. The new car was an undeniable success, marrying pin-sharp handling and sublime driving dynamics with a fizzing 2-litre all-alloy version of the lauded Dino V-6-an engine that simply begged to be revved. rnrnIf the Dino fell short of expectations, it was only because the jewel of an engine lacked the grunt to fully exploit a wonderful chassis, and after just 153 examples rolled out of the Maranello workshops, a more powerful replacement arrived in the form of the 246 GT. Aldo Brovarone and Leonardo Fioravanti's striking Scaglietti-built coachwork was largely retained, though now predominantly formed from steel instead of alloy, while beneath the bodywork lay an enlarged 2.4-litre version of the Dino V-6-bringing with it a much needed bump in total power. Ferrari had finally perfected the recipe-so much so that from March 1969 until the end of production five years later, some 3,761 open and closed examples of the 246 would be built. rnrnA total of 357 early L-series cars were built before the introduction of the M-series in the summer of 1970, which brought with it parallel windscreen wipers in place of the earlier clapping hands setup, and smart five-bolt Cromodora alloy wheels. From July 1971 the E-series update came on stream, featuring tweaked gearing, fuelling revisions, and-most significantly-the choice of an open-topped variant dubbed the GTS, or Gran Turismo Spider. Just 1,274 of the special cars would be made, among them chassis 07094.rnrnThe car was completed at the Maranello factory on 11 September 1973, and was first specified in Nero (20-B-50) over a contrasting Rosso Connolly hide interior and black carpets. Configured in right-hand drive and optioned with air conditioning and Cromodora alloy wheels, the Ferrari was destined for the UK and Colonel Ronnie Hoare's Maranello Concessionaires. Official Ferrari dealer Lovett of Marlborough took delivery in November, prior to it being sold to its first owner, Andrew West. It later appeared at the Ferrari Owners' Club's annual meeting at Brocket Hall in 1990, prior to being acquired by the consignor via Talacrest and exported to Singapore in October of that year. rnrnWhile in the consignor's care the Dino has been subject to diligent ongoing maintenance, with detailed spreadsheets of parts purchases and restoration work included in the history file. A full repaint in its factory colour scheme, an engine rebuild, and suspension overhaul are said to have been carried out in late 2022, while the consignor's logs outline some ?85,000 of total expenditure. It was never registered for the road while in his care. rnrnToday chassis 07094 presents in its correct Nero paintwork over a smart matching interior, while it retains its matching-numbers chassis and engine. A beautiful example of its type tastefully specified and with desirable options, this rare right-hand-drive Dino 246 GTS has returned to the UK to find a fitting home and would make a fine addition to any serious collection. rnrnPlease note this lot has entered the UK on a temporary import bond, which must be cancelled either by exporting the lot outside of the UK on an approved Bill of Lading with supporting customs documentation or by paying the applicable VAT and import duties to have the lot remain in the UK. rnrnTo view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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This vehicle is being sold at the Monterey 2023 as Lot No. S78. Ferrari's first mid-engine road-going sports car- No expense-spared restoration completed by Coachwerks Restoration in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada- Receipts totaling more than $220,000- Matching numbers 2418cc/195 HP DOHC V-6 engine- 5-speed manual transmission- Rosso Corsa exterior- Tan leather interior with Daytona-style Black seat inserts

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This vehicle is being sold at the Monterey 2023 as Lot No. F92. Chassis No. 08502- Engine No. 08502- Desirable âChairs and Flaresâ Dino 246 Spider- Odometer reads 18,999 miles- Built by Pininfarina in June 1974- Very late-production U.S-specification car- 1 of 1,274 produced- Original 2418cc mid-mounted 6-cylinder engine- Tool roll, jack and lug wrench- Leather ownerâs pouch with warranty book, operating handbook, U.S. handbook supplement, parts catalog, radio booklets and consumer information- Delivered new to Harrahâs Modern Classic Motors in Reno, Nevada- The warranty booklet states the original owner was K.M. Terry and L.L. Graff of Reno, Nevada- The next owner was Philip Kraft of Oceanside, California- Copy of a California registration from 1976- Part of a private collection since the late 1990s- Extensive mechanical service in 2020- Maintenance invoices from Sport Auto LTD of Ridgefield, Connecticut since 2000

1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT  Chassis No. 03590 Engine No. **number in the description* (Matching Numbers) Transmission No. 801 (Matching Numbers)  Scaglietti Body No. 731  Original Exterior Color: Bianco Polo 20-W-152 Original Interior Color: Rosso VM  Highlights  â¢ Recently Discovered in Arizona Under Single Ownership of 51 Years â¢ Numbers-Matching Engine  Transmission   â¢ Matching Scaglietti Body Number Stampings  â¢ 1 of 247 Dino's Delivered in Bianco Polo Park â¢ Offered With Marcel Massini History Report  â¢ Ideal Example to Restore Back to Original Specifications 

Dino 246 GTS

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We are pleased to offer 1972 US model Ferrari 246 GTS Dino s/n 04140, a ready-to-go example just out of a forty-seven year ownership. Both the 206 GT and 246 GT coupes and the later 246 GTS spyders such as this car were the first evolution of Ferrari’s higher-volume, more affordable, smaller-engine exotics, meant to appeal to a larger market than the flagship V-12s, and were the first of the long line of V6 and later V8 Ferraris that have evolved into today’s massive commercial success for Ferrari. Named after Enzo Ferrari’s son, Alfredino, who died in 1956 of muscular dystrophy at the age of 24, the Dino was the first of the “baby” Ferraris – smaller, lighter and more nimble than the larger 12-cylinder street Ferraris. Its transverse mid-engine was a Ferrari first in a street car, and the four-cam V6 shows its direct racing heritage from the V6 powered 196 SP, 206 SP, 246 SP and the V6 powered F2 Ferraris. The sleek and sensuous Pininfarina designed and Scaglietti built 246 GT and GTS stand as one of the most beautiful and exotic street model Ferraris ever built, epitomizing the user-friendly pre-computer Enzo-era Ferraris.

246 GTS s/n 4140 has only 37,539 miles over it’s fifty years and a known and uncomplicated history from new, being built in June of 1972, and finished when new in Giallo Fly Yellow 20-Y-191 with black leather with Daytona seat inserts, A/C, P/W and a radio-delete dash. S/n 4140 GTS was sold to an unknown first owner in 1972 and then sold in 1975 to its second owner, then living in San Jose, CA and later living in the Reno area. The owner of 47 years was also a long term SCCA racer with an eccentric collection of race and exotic cars, most recently including a pair of B Production Corvette race cars, including a 63 split window racer, a pair of Richard Petty NASCARs, an Alfa Romeo vintage racer, a pair of Mini Cooper S street cars, a pair of Datsun 510 racers, a 930 Turbo Hot Rod, a 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB in yellow and more.

While the books, tools and service records have been lost, 246 GTS s/n 4140 has obviously been regularly serviced and maintained by it’s one very-long-term owner over the last forty-seven years. The foam air-seal pad over the radiator is near-new, the targa top seals are near-new, the cam covers have been off and wrinkle finished as part of a major service in recent history and much of the engine bay hardware has been relatively recently replaced. 246 GTS s/n 4140 starts instantly, runs well and pulls strongly to redline, the trans shifts well when warm although 2nd gear syncro, like that on most Dinos, requires care when cold. The car runs and drives superbly. The engine sounds great through the RPM range and makes excellent power. The suspension and chassis work well together, with a perfect blend of compliance and firmness and no sloppiness. The brakes have excellent grab and are very capable. The engine compartment is extremely clean and is largely original in appearance, other than the cam covers have been painted in black wrinkle paint. The front compartment is all original, the plastic liner in the front compartment has been replaced at some time and the front compartment features a standard Campagnolo spare wheel. The trunk is correctly finished in its original black carpeting with the correct Magnetti Marelli ignition box and the rear plastic inner liner is in excellent shape with only a very small crack.

246 GTS s/n 4140 was repainted to a high, windshield out, standard in its original Giallo Fly Yellow 20-Y-191 in 1997 and the paint is holding up nicely, considering its age. It has nice luster and the fit and finish are extremely good. The panel fit is very good throughout, and there are only a few small blemishes, some small chips on the right front fender just behind the headlights and a small chip on the edge of the left side headlight scoop area. The chrome is very good to excellent throughout, with a small area of deterioration to the finish on the rear reflectors. The windshield is scratch free. The wheels and tires are in good condition and the car is mounted on a set of Pirelli P4000 P205/70 R 14 tires with a Michelin XWX spare. The lights and lenses are in good shape

The interior seems to be all original and in excellent condition, other than light wear on the driver’s seat upper bolster, with its original black carpets and original “mouse-fur” on the dash in very good condition. The center console and side sill upholstery also appears to be nicely preserved original material. The instruments and controls also appear to be original and well-preserved. The steering wheel shows the expected wear but could be re-dyed or recovered and the dash is radio delete. The head-liner in the Targa top is in excellent shape.

246 GTS s/n 07740 has a known ownership history going back to 1975, came from new with leather “Daytona” seats, A/C, P/W and features only 37,539 mile over its fifty years, so a mere 751 miles of usage per year. All systems work “as-new”, and the engine is well tuned, starts instantly, makes great power, and sounds fantastic! The chassis and suspension are tight and the brakes are effective and responsive. Thanks to the Dino’s low sweeping body lines and the sounds of the well-proven, low-maintenance, high-revving V-6 right behind your seat, every trip to Starbucks sounds, drives and feels like a qualifying lap at Sebring. We welcome any mechanical or body inspection.

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