Canepa is offering this Dino 246 GTS for sale.
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
VIN: 06132
“Chairs and Flares” optioned Dino – Leather Daytona-style seats and steel fender flares – believed to be less than 150 examples with specification
Ferrari Classiche Red Book – Matching numbers
Documented by noted Ferrari historian Marcel Massini
Exceptional concours-level restoration completed in 2018
Spec’ in Giallo Fly yellow with Beige Connolly leather interior
Optioned with Campagnolo alloy wheels, air conditioning, and power windows
This 1973 Dino 246 GTS was built on October 2nd, 1973 in Maranello, Italy. The car was spec’d in Giallo Fly Yellow over a Beige Connolly leather interior. Bound for the U.S., it was optioned with the rare “Chairs and Flares” package which consisted of leather Daytona-style seats and steel fender arches, air conditioning, power windows, Campagnolo alloy wheels, and instruments in miles. The GTS model had a removable roof panel, allowing for taller drivers to have extra space as in the coupe was more of a tight fit. It was delivered to Chinetti-Garthwaite Imports in Paoli, PA in the United States in November of 1973, with the first registered owner noted as William A. Brack of PA.
Brack went on to own the Dino 246 GTS for close to 14 years, noted in the Marcel Massini report, then being advertised for sale in November of 1987 in Los Angeles, California. Between 1987 and 2016 several caretakers enjoyed the Dino thoroughly, and in late 2010 a complete Ferrari Classiche report was ordered for the Dino. The car’s Ferrari Classiche, the Ferrari factory’s version of a certification of authenticity report, confirmed that the car was indeed matching numbers and had its original equipment and options.
In 2016 the Dino was chosen to have a no-expense-spared concours-level restoration, which spanned over 2 years to complete. The GTS was completely disassembled down to its last component, and put onto a restoration rotisserie to ensure every square inch of the car could be inspected. The original steel body was brought down to bare metal, and resprayed with factory-correct Giallo Fly yellow paint. The interior was reupholstered, down to the carpets, door cards, dashboard, and full leather Daytona-style seats. The engine was removed and completely rebuilt, ensuring the 2.4L 65° V6 engine produced its full 175 horsepower. Correct tires were installed, linkages were tightened, suspension components were restored, bushings replaced, and anything and everything else was also restored, making this car a perfect 100-point Dino.
After completing its restoration at the end of 2018, the Dino 246 GTS was enjoyed by several caretakers before arriving at Canepa. Upon initial inspection, the Dino looked like a car that would be a serious contender on the concours lawn. Not wasting any time, the GTS was put through the “Canepa Difference” process, ensuring that all mechanical systems were in optimal and peak operating condition, and that the cosmetic finishes were concourse level. A multi-stage foam-pad polish was employed on the period-correct Giallo Fly yellow paint, enhancing the luster of the rich and deep color. The “Chairs and Flares” specification makes this example extremely desirable, only adding to the Italian flair of the car along with the alloy Campagnolo wheels. The interior was marked as excellent condition, with the standout being the Daytona-style seats. Mechanically in excellent condition, the 2.4L engine designed by Dino Ferrari himself started up without hesitation, with its signature low guttural exhaust note filling your ears, and driving as well as it sounds.
The 1973 Dino 246 GTS E Series is a unique piece of Ferrari’s history. Not only is it Ferrari’s starting line of entering into the mid-engine market, but honoring Enzo Ferrari’s late son with a car that handled, performed, and looked the part that made his name proud to be worn on each example. Now ready for its next caretaker, fully restored and ready to be shown at any concourse or taking long scenic drives, this 246 GTS will not disappoint.
Enzo Ferrari, and the creation of the Dino
Enzo Ferrari, after years of podium finishes with his “junior” engines, longed for a road going production car that could directly rival Porsche. Determined to bring this vision to life, he tasked his development team with designing an all-new car from the ground up, guided by the principles championed by his beloved son, Dino. Before his untimely passing in 1956, Dino played a key role in developing a dual-overhead camshaft V-6 engine for both road and racing applications. Ferrari first introduced this engine in 1967, installing it in a new model unveiled at the Turin Motor Show. Named in honor of Enzo’s late son, the Dino 206 GT proved that Ferrari could challenge Porsche by offering a sports car at a more accessible price point—without compromising on Italian style, flair, or drama. The result was a mid-engine, V-6-powered masterpiece, with “Dino” proudly cast into each camshaft cover. As a tribute to his son, Enzo chose to forgo the iconic Ferrari prancing horse on the nose, instead adorning the car with Dino’s own signature.
The Dino 206 GT debuted in 1967, featuring a sleek body designed by Leonardo Fioravanti of Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti. Power came from a 2.0-liter, all-aluminum, double-overhead-camshaft V-6 paired with a five-speed transaxle. After producing 154 examples of the Dino 206 GT, Ferrari launched the Dino 246 GT and GTS in 1969. Now equipped with a larger 2.4-liter V-6, the updated model delivered 15 more horsepower than its predecessor and was noticeably quicker, sprinting to 60 mph in just over eight seconds. With its mid-mounted engine, the 246 GT achieved near-perfect weight distribution, enhancing its handling precision. From 1971 to 1974, Ferrari produced the final version of the Dino, known as the “E Series.” These models featured dual Weber DCNF7 carburetors, boosting the top speed to 149 mph. Inside, updates included a revised dashboard with space for a radio and sliding heater controls, adding a touch of refinement to the Dino’s driver-focused cockpit.
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