1972 FERRARI DINO 246 GT

KEY FACTS

• With only 522 right-hand drive examples delivered to the UK, this beautifully presented Ferrari Dino is a rare sight on today’s roads.
• It is powered by a mid-mounted 2.4-litre V6 engine, delivering 192bhp to the rear wheels through a five-speed open-gate manual transmission.
• This early E-series Dino was delivered new to the Channel Islands, and has been with its current owner for the last five years.
• The car is offered fresh from a recent major service, including a new set of Michelin XWX tyres, and is accompanied by a comprehensive history file.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in a lustrous metallic silver, the car features an all-black leather-trimmed cabin with chrome accents on the transmission tunnel and steering wheel.
• This Ferrari Dino rides on its original 14-inch ‘Cromodora’ alloy wheels, complete with the correct ‘Dino’ centre caps and shod all round with recently fitted Michelin XWX tyres.
• The specification includes an eight-dial instrument cluster including oil temperature and oil pressure readouts, Becker Europa radio, electric windows and opening quarterlights.
• Included in the sale is the extensive history file including the current and historic V5C registration certificates, and the car’s original spare wheel.

CONDITION

• The bodywork is in superb order, with no previous damage reported.
• The metallic silver paintwork presents very well indeed, and is believed to have been resprayed. There are no significant marks or blemishes, save for some minor bubbling on the passenger door shut.
• The original alloy wheels are in good order, save for a couple of small imperfections on the nearside front and offside rear wheels.
• Moving inside, the retrimmed black leather cabin is in good condition, with some attractive natural patina to the seats and only a small blemish below the window on the driver’s door card.
• There are no mechanical or electrical faults, and no warning lights are present on the dashboard.
• Due to its age, the car is exempt from mandatory MOT testing. The most recent MOT test was on 15 August 2018 at 46,440 miles, when the car recorded a clean first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car was most recently serviced in September 2021 at 46,539 miles by Ferrari specialist DK Engineering, who performed a major service and inspection which included replacing all four tyres.
• Previously, in August 2018 at 46,433 miles, Maranello Egham performed an annual service, which included repairing an oil leak from a breather pipe.
• Prior to this, in May 2017 at 46,398 miles, Maranello Egham carried out an annual service, replaced the brake fluid, and repaired a fuel leak from a pipe union into the carburettor.

Dates and mileage:

• Sep 2021 – 46,539 miles – DK Engineering
• Aug 2018 – 46,433 miles – Maranello Egham
• May 2017 – 46,398 miles – Maranello Egham
• Feb 2016 – 46,295 miles – Maranello Egham
• Jan 2015 – 46,247 miles – Dick Lovett
• Oct 2014 – unreadable – Maranello Egham

SUMMARY

The Ferrari Dino was one of the marque’s first major sales successes, pairing lithe Pininfarina-designed bodywork with a melodious V6 engine. This E-series 246 GT is in fine mechanical and cosmetic order, courtesy of its comprehensive service history and light use. Lauded even throughout its early years as a truly involving driver’s car, this iconic sporting classic is now a highly sought-after Ferrari, making this elegant example an exciting find and a superb addition to any collection.

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