Ferrari Dino 246 1972
General description :
The Ferrari Dino saw the birth of the rear-mid engine sports car from the historic brand and remains one of the most iconic and beautiful cars ever to leave the famous Maranello gates. By the late 60s, increasing sales and reduced costs were imperative for Ferrari and following development of small capacity engines for Formula 2 racing, the decision was made to create a ‘sub brand’ to launch a more affordable ‘Ferrari’ to the market. With assistance from Fiat to produce the engines, the Dino 206 GT was revealed to the world in 1967 in production form; a fitting tribute to Enzo’s late son Alfredino. The Dino was initially launched as the 206 GT, before later being offered with a larger displacement in the 246, both in GT and GTS guise.
We are thrilled to be able to bring 246 GT ‘E-Series’ chassis 4540 to the market for the first time since 1972 with remarkable single family-owned since then. This Dino was supplied new via Maranello Concessionaires in 1972 and specified in the distinguished colour combination of Verdo Medio Metallizzato over Beige interior with matching carpets. Further options specified were Cromodora wheels (including full-sized spare), jack, tool roll, wheel chock and power-operated windows. This example is one of just 488 Dino 246 GTs produced by Ferrari SpA for the UK market in right-hand drive and one of just 45 to leave the factory in Verde Medio Metallic.
Just months after its initial delivery to a Mr. Olsen of Chelsea, the car was then sold to its second custodian Mr Harris, via Hexagon Classics in London and it has remained with this family ever since. Unlike the majority of Dinos that come to market, this highly original example is also complete with extensive period documentation that includes the original invoice, many bills and receipts over the years, period photographs and the original order files with correspondences between the factory and Maranello Sales.
In addition to such low ownership and original condition, this E-Series 246 GT also boast exceptionally low mileage having covered just over 25,000 miles in its half century of existence. The Harris family have always maintained for the Dino when required and it has recently enjoyed an extensive recommissioning in preparation for its new keeper. Further, after its initial check-over prior to the show, the car will enjoy a full inspection and service in the Furlonger workshop prior to handover.
246 GT #4540 represents an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a highly original and low mileage Dino, but also one that can be used and enjoyed for decades to come. A car that boasts matching numbers and colours, this UK-supplied example is one that should not be missed.
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Ashford Kent by Matthew Honeysett for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ferrari Model : Dino 246 Engine size : 2.4 Model Year : 1972 Sub type : Coupé Color : Green Color type : Metallic Location : Ashford Kent Vehicle Registration : Undefined
Not priced
People who viewed this Ferrari Dino 246 also viewed similar Ferrari listed at ClassicDigest
Ferrari Dino 246
351400 €
Ferrari Dino 246
449500 $
Emeryville
Ferrari Dino 246
385000 €
Aalter
Ferrari Dino 246
Ashford Kent
Ferrari Dino 246
699500 €
Brummen
Other cars listed for sale by this dealer
Lamborghini Countach
Ashford Kent
Lamborghini Diablo
Ashford Kent
Ferrari F40
Ashford Kent
Lamborghini Countach
Ashford Kent
Lamborghini Diablo
Ashford Kent
About Ferrari
The first Ferrari road car was the 125 S introduced in 1947 and powered by a 1.5 L V12 engine, right? Well it's not quite that simple, Ferrari did in fact produce e Tipo 815, in 1940. Tipo 815 was designed by ex-Alfa Romeo engineers Alberto Massimino and Vittorio Bellentani and by Enrico Nardi under Enzo's company but legal issues with the former associate Alfa Romeo prevented Ferrari from launching the Ferrari marque at that point.
Enzo did produce a series of fine road cars in the 50's and 60's but they were merely to finance his true passion racing, wheather GT/Sports car or Grand Prix. The 50's saw the birth of Ferrari's most memorable cars, 250 GTB (tour de France) 250 Testa Rossa, 250 GT swb just to name a few.
Under the surface tension was growing though. In November 1961 long-time sales manager Girolamo Gardini made an ultimatum to Enzo: if tensions continued, he would leave the company. As a result, Gardini was ousted, as well as Scuderia Ferrari manager Romolo Tavoni, chief engineer Carlo Chiti, experimental sports car development chief Giotto Bizzarrini, and a number of others who stood by them.
Without Chiti and Bizzarrini the development of what was to become the most quintessential Ferrari and today the world's most expensive car, 250 GTO, was at a pivoting point. 250 GTO project was saved by a young engineer Mauro Forghieri and long-time racing bodyman Sergio Scaglietti who stepped in and took over the program with known results.
In addition to 250 GTO, Ferrari launced such master pieces as 250 LM, 250P, 275 GTB, 365 GTB/4 "Daytona" during the the 60's
By the late 60's Ferrari's prototypes' success came to a sudden halt by a new competitor, GT40. Ford turned to Lola to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after Enzo had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that gave Ferrari some heavy hits in Le Mans 24 to come.
By the end of the 60's FIAT purchased 50% of the company, starting a development that has led to a new mass-produced era of Ferraris.
Whether you are selling or looking for a classic Ferrari www.classicdigest.com is the place to check out.