LOT 53
1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Coachwork by Pininfarina/Scaglietti Chassis no. 01846 Engine no. 135c 0006384 (See Text) Gearbox no. 607M 843 Body no. 355
Estimate: US$340,000 - US$400,000
Lot 53
1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
Coachwork by Pininfarina/Scaglietti
Chassis no. 01846
Engine no. 135c 0006384 (See Text)
Gearbox no. 607M 843
Body no. 355
Coachwork by Pininfarina/Scaglietti
Chassis no. 01846
Engine no. 135c 0006384 (See Text)
Gearbox no. 607M 843
Body no. 355
2,418cc DOHC 65-degree V6 Engine
4 Downdraught Weber 40 DCNF Carburetors
195bhp at 7,800rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*European Specification Example
* Rare, early M-Series car
* Includes tool roll, jack, and manuals
*Documented by historian Marcel Massini
* Restored for personal use by a Ferrari master mechanic
* The ideal Dino for rallies and club events
THE DINO 246
The need for a production-based engine to suit Formula 2 rules prompted the introduction of a 'junior' Ferrari, the Dino 206 GT, unveiled at the Turin Motor Show in 1967. The Dino V6 'quad-cam' engines stretched back to the late 1950s, and the new power unit proved successful on the racetrack, with Derek Bell, Ernesto Brambilla, and Andrea de Adamich all racking up wins in the new car.
The new road car retained the 206S sports racer's mid-engine layout but installed the 2.0-liter, four-cam V6 and five-speed transaxle engine transversely in the tubular steel chassis. Pininfarina created a stunning aluminum body, and the car was christened 'Dino' after Enzo Ferrari's late son Alfredino. Its 180bhp was good enough to propel the lightweight Dino to 142mph, but the high cost of its aluminum construction hindered sales. Additionally, Enzo was still skeptical of the how the V6 road car would be accepted, and insisted the Dino be sold as a separate sub-brand, and notably, Ferrari badging was never officially used on the body.
In 1969, the Dino was heavily revised and reintroduced as the 2.4-liter 246 GT. Built by Scaglietti, the longer wheelbase 246 was now steel, and the block cast-iron rather than aluminum, but the increased power – 195bhp at 7,600rpm – compensated for the weight gain. A Targa-top GTS version followed in 1972, and the Dino was built in three series: 'L', 'M' and 'E.' Updates to the M-Series from the preceding L-series included a 30mm increase in rear track, five-lug hubs, internal boot release, seat-mounted headrests, and various minor improvements to the engine and gearbox.
While not quite as fast in a straight line as its V12-powered stablemates, the nimble Dino could show nearly anything a clean pair of heels on twisting tarmac. Truly a driver's car par excellence the 246 GT is cherished as one of the greatest driver's cars of all time.
THE CAR OFFERED
This wonderful Dino 246GT, chassis 01846, was completed April 2, 1971 and delivered ten days later to official dealer Crepaldi Automobili of Milan, Italy. Originally finished in Azzurro Dino with Nero vinyl interior, it was sold to its first owner, Fusjama S.r.l., a real estate company in Milan. It remained in Italy throughout the 1970s, with subsequent registered owners well-documented in the accompanying Massini Report. In 1978, it arrived in the USA via Alan Deal of Miami, Florida, noted as being refinished in black.
A decade later, 01846 resurfaced in Texas, in the hands of Mr. Ferdinand "Ferda" Hrosch, a master mechanic at Ferrari of Houston who later founded Vintage Motorcars of Houston. Ferda set about restoring the Dino, but as often happens with personal projects, 01846 was put on the backburner to make way for paying customers. But the restoration slowly progressed, the car painstakingly rebuilt to Ferda's standards. During the project, the original engine was replaced with unit no. 06384 from chassis 01326, a similar M-series car which was also in his shop. The gearbox remains the original, confirmed by the Massini Report.
Ferda Hrosch restored his Dino for maximum enjoyment on the road, adding some personal touches to enhance the looks and refinement, with additional sound/heat insulation for comfort. He selected the archetypal color scheme of red over a beige leather interior, a natural choice for the curvaceous Dino. Ferda eventually sold the 01846 in 2006 to his friends Alena Janecka and her son Marek yet continued to maintain the car he had so lovingly tended to since 1988.
As a testament to Ferda's meticulous restoration and the care it has received since, Dino 01846 remains in outstanding condition today, and the consignor reports it to have excellent paintwork and interior. Likewise, the engine bay and undercarriage are tidy and well detailed, with painted components and plated hardware. The engine, and gearbox numbers have been located and recorded and the seller reports the Scaglietti body number (355) was located on both inner door jamb plates and the coolant reservoir mounting tab. Accompanying items include a factory tool roll and jack, safety triangle, owner's manuals, and Massini Report.
Restored by a passionate enthusiast to enjoy on the road, this Dino GT is an exciting prospect for entry into a wide array of driving events. Few motoring experiences compare to that of gazing out of a Dino's panoramic windscreen while savoring the sounds and near telepathic road feel of one of the world's great driver's cars.
4 Downdraught Weber 40 DCNF Carburetors
195bhp at 7,800rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*European Specification Example
* Rare, early M-Series car
* Includes tool roll, jack, and manuals
*Documented by historian Marcel Massini
* Restored for personal use by a Ferrari master mechanic
* The ideal Dino for rallies and club events
THE DINO 246
The need for a production-based engine to suit Formula 2 rules prompted the introduction of a 'junior' Ferrari, the Dino 206 GT, unveiled at the Turin Motor Show in 1967. The Dino V6 'quad-cam' engines stretched back to the late 1950s, and the new power unit proved successful on the racetrack, with Derek Bell, Ernesto Brambilla, and Andrea de Adamich all racking up wins in the new car.
The new road car retained the 206S sports racer's mid-engine layout but installed the 2.0-liter, four-cam V6 and five-speed transaxle engine transversely in the tubular steel chassis. Pininfarina created a stunning aluminum body, and the car was christened 'Dino' after Enzo Ferrari's late son Alfredino. Its 180bhp was good enough to propel the lightweight Dino to 142mph, but the high cost of its aluminum construction hindered sales. Additionally, Enzo was still skeptical of the how the V6 road car would be accepted, and insisted the Dino be sold as a separate sub-brand, and notably, Ferrari badging was never officially used on the body.
In 1969, the Dino was heavily revised and reintroduced as the 2.4-liter 246 GT. Built by Scaglietti, the longer wheelbase 246 was now steel, and the block cast-iron rather than aluminum, but the increased power – 195bhp at 7,600rpm – compensated for the weight gain. A Targa-top GTS version followed in 1972, and the Dino was built in three series: 'L', 'M' and 'E.' Updates to the M-Series from the preceding L-series included a 30mm increase in rear track, five-lug hubs, internal boot release, seat-mounted headrests, and various minor improvements to the engine and gearbox.
While not quite as fast in a straight line as its V12-powered stablemates, the nimble Dino could show nearly anything a clean pair of heels on twisting tarmac. Truly a driver's car par excellence the 246 GT is cherished as one of the greatest driver's cars of all time.
THE CAR OFFERED
This wonderful Dino 246GT, chassis 01846, was completed April 2, 1971 and delivered ten days later to official dealer Crepaldi Automobili of Milan, Italy. Originally finished in Azzurro Dino with Nero vinyl interior, it was sold to its first owner, Fusjama S.r.l., a real estate company in Milan. It remained in Italy throughout the 1970s, with subsequent registered owners well-documented in the accompanying Massini Report. In 1978, it arrived in the USA via Alan Deal of Miami, Florida, noted as being refinished in black.
A decade later, 01846 resurfaced in Texas, in the hands of Mr. Ferdinand "Ferda" Hrosch, a master mechanic at Ferrari of Houston who later founded Vintage Motorcars of Houston. Ferda set about restoring the Dino, but as often happens with personal projects, 01846 was put on the backburner to make way for paying customers. But the restoration slowly progressed, the car painstakingly rebuilt to Ferda's standards. During the project, the original engine was replaced with unit no. 06384 from chassis 01326, a similar M-series car which was also in his shop. The gearbox remains the original, confirmed by the Massini Report.
Ferda Hrosch restored his Dino for maximum enjoyment on the road, adding some personal touches to enhance the looks and refinement, with additional sound/heat insulation for comfort. He selected the archetypal color scheme of red over a beige leather interior, a natural choice for the curvaceous Dino. Ferda eventually sold the 01846 in 2006 to his friends Alena Janecka and her son Marek yet continued to maintain the car he had so lovingly tended to since 1988.
As a testament to Ferda's meticulous restoration and the care it has received since, Dino 01846 remains in outstanding condition today, and the consignor reports it to have excellent paintwork and interior. Likewise, the engine bay and undercarriage are tidy and well detailed, with painted components and plated hardware. The engine, and gearbox numbers have been located and recorded and the seller reports the Scaglietti body number (355) was located on both inner door jamb plates and the coolant reservoir mounting tab. Accompanying items include a factory tool roll and jack, safety triangle, owner's manuals, and Massini Report.
Restored by a passionate enthusiast to enjoy on the road, this Dino GT is an exciting prospect for entry into a wide array of driving events. Few motoring experiences compare to that of gazing out of a Dino's panoramic windscreen while savoring the sounds and near telepathic road feel of one of the world's great driver's cars.
Footnotes
Please note that this car is titled as a 1973 model.
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