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Ferrari Dino 246 246 GT M Series, extensive history 1970

General description : Although to be frank the Dino 246 GT does not need any introduction, I am happy to quickly refresh your memory. The Dino was named after Enzo’s son who had died too early and was Ferrari’s answer to the sales success of the Porsche 911. Initially introduced as the Dino 206 GT it later became the Dino 246 GT shown here. Our Dino is number 47 out of 497 M-series cars, aka the second series. The M-series was an improved version of the original 246 GT which concentrated on boosting the car’s road handling capabilities. The car has remained in very good shape since it was newly supplied on the 7th July 1970 by the Belgian Francorchamps Ferrari dealership. In the ’80s the car was professionally restored with a keen eye to original detail. We have the complete maintenance history from 1997 onwards. At the time she had a re-spray in the original “Rosso Corsa” finish. The paintwork has remained in great condition with only minor signs of use. The bodywork similarly has some minor blemishes. All the panelwork is beautifully thin and correctly aligned. The interior trim is exceptionally authentic with lovely red woollen carpets, black vinyl seats and white perforated headlining. The top of the dashboard is also in a good state of maintenance with all counters and controls in superb original condition. The Dino has headlight covers and is mechanically very sound. The 2.4-litre 65-degree V6 engine is according to connoisseurs one of the best V6 engines ever made. The car’s documentation shows that since 1997 the previous owners have invested over €50,000.- in maintaining this fine Dino 246 GT. When sold in 1997 it had done 27,000 km. In the following 23 years, the next two owners only managed to double the mileage to 55,319 km. From the moment you drive away you really notice that this car has been used regularly. The car is lovely to. drive and has fantastic road-holding. In addition to all of the above, there is an abundance of documentation including invoices that substantiate the low mileage and good maintenance. The car rightly deserves the title of being in a fine used condition. This is not your standard restored “show horse” but a wonderful used and very authentic Dino 246 GT, just begging to be driven. Be honest, who could possibly resist such temptation? Gallery Aaldering is Europe’s leading Classic Cars specialist since 1975! Always 400 Classic and Sportscars in stock, please visit http://www.gallery-aaldering.com for the current stock list (all offered cars are available in our showroom) and further information. We are located near the German border, 95 km from Düsseldorf and 90 km from Amsterdam. So easy traveling by plane, train, taxi and car. Transport and worldwide shipping can be arranged. No duties/import costs within Europe. We buy, sell and provide consignment sales (selling on behalf of the owner). We can arrange/provide registration/papers for our German (H-Kennzeichen, TÜV, Fahrzeugbrief, Wertgutachten usw.) and Benelux customers. Gallery Aaldering, Arnhemsestraat 47, 6971 AP Brummen, The Netherlands. Tel: 0031-575-564055. Quality, experience and transparency is what sets us apart. We look forward to welcoming you in our showroom

http://www.gallery-aaldering.com/ferrari-dino-246-gt-en-2

1970 Ferrari Dino 246 246 GT M Series, extensive history is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Brummen by Gallery Dealer for €299500.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Ferrari Model : Dino 246 Model Version : 246 GT M Series, extensive history Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1970 Sub type : Coupé Location : Brummen

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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.

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