Vehicle Description
1970 Ferrari Dino 246 GT 'L-Series' by Scaglietti
Chassis No. 00908
One of only 357 'L-Series' cars built
Chassis number 00908 is the 149th 'L' series built, not much is
known about the early history of the 246. In 1981 the Dino came
into California. Michael Delprincipe purchased the L in 1994 and
enjoying it for a few years in Redondo Beach, California. European
Collectibles purchased this 246 from Delprincipe in 1996 and sold
it to the current owner who has had the Dino for the past 24
years.
The 246 has gone through a complete concours restoration by
Francorchamps of America, Inc (FAI) in Costa Mesa, California, over
a 7 years restoration from 1998 to 2005. The 246 was then shown
over the next 5 years and was rarely driven. From 2010 to 2020 the
owner has enjoyed the Dino and has covered 8,000 miles. During the
restoration, the body was completely stripped to bare metal and
every aspect was addressed. The engine, gearbox, suspension, and
braking systems were all completely rebuilt and new wiring harness
was installed. The original color was Rosso Chiaro 'Ferrari' Red
but the owner wanted a stunning color combination and choose to
paint the car in a period-correct original color Giallo Fly Yellow
with a Navy Blue interior, it is simply stunning!
Accompanied by a full set of 246 GT books, manual with brown
leather pouch, parts catalog, original 246 GT brochure,
Veglia-Borletti clock tag with string, Fiamm Battery Certificate,
original tool kit and jack, a history file documenting its
restoration, chassis number 00908 represents an exceptional
opportunity to acquire an immaculately restored, historically
correct, and low-mileage example of the rarest of all 246 GT L
series. This example is surely one of the nicest we have seen.
Accolades
Award
2002 Ferrari Club of America
LA Region
California
Platinum Award
2002 Ferrari Club of America - Pacific Region
"Vintage Concours" Concorso Italiano
California
Platinum Award
2004 Ferrari Club of America
Ferrari Club of America Annual Meet
Monterey, California
GOLD Award
2004 Cavallio Classic at Concorso Italiano
California
Finest 6 Cylinder Ferrari
2005 Cavallio Classic at Concorso Italiano
California
Platinum Award
2005 Cavallio Classic at Concourse Italiano
California
First in Class
2007 ATSC Newport Beach Concours D' Elegance
California
First in Class
2008 Newport Beach Concours D' Elegance
California
First in Class
At two (2) of The Quail Motorcar Gatherings
Carmel, California
Enzo Ferrari Award
2015 Desert Concorso
Palm Springs, California
Best of Show
2015 Desert Concorso Palm Springs
Palm Springs, California
Specifications
195 hp, 2,420cc four-overhead cam V-6 engine, three Weber 40 DCNF6
carburetors, five-speed manual transmission, independent front
suspension with twin wishbones and coil spring/damper units,
independent rear suspension with coil spring/dampers units.
Wheelbase: 2,350 mm
History
The "L" model 246 is the most collectible of the 246 GT-246 GTS
series having been made in the most limited numbers.
1 of 357 L-Series Dino GT's manufactured. Documented by
Massini.
A dazzling Pininfarina-designed coachwork with the body built by
Scaglietti, the Dino first debuted in design concept form, known as
the 206 S Speciale, at The Geneva Motor Show in March 1965. Several
years later, it entered series production with the
206-specification, two-liter engine. After a short run of 150 cars,
the 206 GT was updated in 1969 with a larger 2.4-liter motor, which
was a displacement that remained unchanged until Dino's
discontinuation in 1974. The Dino demonstrated impressive balance
during tight handling, thanks to its near-even weight distribution,
which was a dividend of the race-proven rear-mid engine
placement.
The 246 GT was ultimately built in three separate iterations,
respectively known as the L, M, and E-series (corresponding to 1st,
2nd, and 3rd), production totaled 3,761 units over the next five
years and included both Coupe and Spyder variants. The L-series
served as the direct successor to the 206 GT and was built from
March of 1969 until October of 1970. During this time, only 357
total L examples were built, and they are considered by
connoisseurs as the "bridge" between the 206 and 246 GTs. The
L-Series kept many detailed from the 206 including, the more
purposeful 206-style seats and dash, center-lock knock-off wheels,
a deeper passenger footwell with a folding footrest, and numerous
other small distinctions. More significantly, the L-series cars
featured lightweight alloy doors and deck lids whereas the later M-
and E-series cars used heavier all-steel bodies.
