1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
Details
– Factory right hand drive Australian delivered example (WH Lowes, Melbourne, Australia)
– Fully restored
– Incredibly correct example
– Matching numbers
– Books & tools
– Car out of long term ownership
– Serious concours contender
Ferrari’s iconic Dino was first shown to the world as a prototype at the 1965 Paris Motor Show. The car morphed into the 206GT of which only 150 cars were built from 1967 to 1969. This car was built with an all alloy body and had a 1987cc V6 engine. In 1969 the 246GT was released, which whilst a similar looking car in many ways was actually quite different. The car sat 3” taller than its predecessor and the body was now built from steel. Mechanically the ‘new car’ was powered by a 2418cc V6 engine. Enzo was keen to tackle Porsche head on and to do this he needed to increase production. The Dino was a hit and circa 4,000 of these cars (both the 246GT and 246 GTS) were built from 1969 to 1974.
Concerned at how the world would accept his lower priced, ‘affordable’ 6 cylinder sports car and concerned that a ‘cheaper car’ may diminish the Ferrari brand, Enzo Ferrari decided the car would not carry the badge of the prancing horse. Rather it simply be known as a ’Dino’ to also commemorate the life of his son who designed the 6 cylinder engine.
Today the world knows the Dino as a Ferrari, and a real one at that! These beautiful little cars are adored by car people across the world and good ones are most sought after.
We are delighted to offer a 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT.
This is a Factory right hand drive Australian delivered example (WH Lowes, Melbourne, Australia) that is fully restored and it has a full set of books& tools. Importantly every looks to be correct and it is just a wonderful example of the iconic Dino.
This is understood to be a three owner car with the second owner acquiring it in August 1980. The car passed to its subsequent and third owner in 1989 and he has used the car sparingly since. The car has been painstakingly restored over a ten year period. The restoration of the car was overseen by a Ferrari marque expert and the owner left no stone unturned to ensure the car was restored back to how it would have left the Ferrari factory all those years ago. His focus was on originality and he wanted everything to be correct!
When approaching the car you are immediately drawn to the quality of the paintwork, which is outstanding. This is complemented by the crisp and sharp body lines and panel gaps which are excellent. As you would expect all of the brightwork/chrome, trim, glass and lenses are all as new. The quality of the interior, including the leather seats, carpets and the instruments and controls match the exterior of the car. The owner was even able to secure some of the original mouse hair material to re-upholster the dash. Mechanically the car has had a full engine, gearbox and suspension rebuild and today the car drives better than new!
This car would have to be a serious concours contender and it will suit the serious Ferrari collector or enthusiast.
The odometer reads 75,437 miles.
Specification
- Ferrari Dino 246 GT
- 1972
- Coupe
- Manual
- 75,347 Miles
- 2418cc
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