To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 6 February
2019.
Estimate:
€300.000 - €350.000
- Formerly owned by Dino authority Matthias Bartz and featured in
the Dino Compendium
- One of only 69 Dinos delivered in 'Verde Germoglio'
- Retains its original chassis, engine and gearbox
- Ferrari Classiche certified
By 1970, Ferrari's immensely successful 246 Dino was in its third
iteration with the Tipo 607M (M-Series). Whilst retaining the same
dimensions as the preceding L-Series, the new model featured a
redesigned gearbox and improved brakes from ATE, along with
stylistic updates, including a smaller steering wheel, five-bolt
alloy wheels and redesigned bumpers. Only 497 of the improved
M-series cars would be produced. With the new model a range of new
colours also became available, including Verde Germoglio, or 'Bud
Green' in English. Only 69 cars were finished in this striking
hue.
This car, chassis no. 01406, was delivered in December 1970 to
Germany via Auto Becker of Dusseldorf. The car remained in the area
around K�ln until it passed into the long-term care of Dr Volker
Reimers in Esslingen. Dr Reimers cared for the car from 1983 to
2001 when it was purchased by Mr and Mrs Peter Scheyrer in
Schw�bisch Gm�nd.
In 2005 the car was purchased by Mr Matthias Bartz, author of the
definitive guide to the model, Dino Compendium (Verlag Matthias
Bartz, 2011). Mr Bartz embarked on a restoration of the car,
including rebuilding the engine with a higher power output for
better usability. Discussing the car recently with an RM Sotheby's
specialist, Mr Bartz explained that he used the car a great deal
during his ownership as it was almost his daily driver. It is no
surprise, therefore, that the car features heavily in Dino
Compendium as the archetypal example of the M-Series car, owned and
restored quite literally by the man who wrote the book.
Furthermore, chassis no. 01406 has been granted Ferrari Classiche
certification and the accompanying certification binder confirms
that the Dino retains its original engine and gearbox, as well as
its stunning original colour scheme of Verde Germoglio over Nero.
This is the opportunity to acquire one of the most famous examples
of one of Ferrari's greatest models.To view this car and others
currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.
