Ferrari Dino 246 1971
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1971 (E) FERRARI 246 GT DINO, 2 Door Coupe, Azzuro Dino, Black Leather, previous owners 4, number of keys 3, 51,307 miles,
To be able to take advantage of a proposition which immediately enhances the value of a superb Classic Car Investment Opportunity, is rare indeed.
To gain an outstanding, rare and beautiful car in the bargain is certainly unheard of.
One of only 235 Ferrari Dino 246GTs supplied to the UK in right-hand drive configuration, this stunning E-series car has to be one of the most original and ‘unmolested’ examples of its type.
Ordered on the 2nd November 1971 (making it a K Registered Car) by Maranello Concessionaires, the car was delivered in the extremely rare colour of Azzurro Dino, with optional radio, nose bar and electric windows. It was supplied new to a Sussex-based precision instrument manufacturers . After only a couple of years the car was re-registered 'EPN 4K', the registration it carries today.
The original owner, kept the Ferrari from 1975 to 2005, covering approximately 45,000 miles during his 30-year ownership.
Unlike so many of its kind, this Ferrari Dino has been maintained on a regular basis, including full repaint in the original Azzurro Dino in 1991.
Chosen on account of its originality, stunning colour and few owners, this exceptional Ferrari was exhibited at the Haynes National Motor Museum and then selected for a major article in Classic & Sports Car, appearing on the front cover of the magazine's November 2012 edition.
The new owner described how he had been interviewed by the original owner to see if he should be 'allowed' to own it. The article concluded that car was just 'a bit special'.
Since then this beautiful Ferrari has featured in other publications including the Classic & Sports Car Calendar, and has changed hands twice more.
The current owner is Sheikh AMARI.
Currently displaying only 51,307 miles on the odometer, it is presented for sale in this remarkable condition, complete with a superb history file containing MoTs dating back to 1976, the original Maranello Concessionaires order form, current V5C registration document, and all the books including the original stamped warranty booklet & the original tool kit and jack are still in situ.
This well-known and extremely rare E-series Ferrari Dino is fully AMARI Inspected & ready for a new owner to enjoy.
I can confirm that the car has now had the 'AMARI Blessing' having completed a major detailing program all over, inside, underside, engine compartment, storage compartment, and of course the beautiful paint work to the exterior.
The original Vinyl put in by Ferrari has been obtained from the Factory and the seats have been reupholstered to their original condition and standards.
The car is now immaculate.
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1971 Ferrari Dino 246 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Preston by Amari Super Cars for £324995.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ferrari Model : Dino 246 Engine size : 2.4 Model Year : 1971 Sub type : Coupé Location : Preston
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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.
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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.
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