Vehicle Description
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
Chassis No. 03656
Chassis type 607 E
Engine type 135 CS, internal #0009509 (Numbers Matching - Source:
Factory)
Gearbox type 607 E, internal #828 (Numbers Matching - Source:
Factory)
Scaglietti body #833 (Numbers Matching - Source: Factory)
Original exterior color: Blu Dino Metallizzato 106-A-72 (Source:
Factory)
Original interior color: Beige VM 3234 Connolly leather (Source:
Factory)
LHD, E-Series, U.S. Version, Instruments in Miles
An Exceptional and Collector-Worthy 246 GT
Presented in its Stunning Original Blu Dino Metallizzato (1 of 255)
over Beige Livery
Includes Marcel Massini History Report and Matthias Bartz
Report
Meticulously Documented; Show-Quality Restoration by Marque
Specialists
FCA Platinum Award Recipient at Concorso Italiano and 1st FCA
Northwest Region
2025 Inspection, Service, and Detailing Performed by
DriverSource
Complete with and Accompanied by Original Owners
Manuals/Supplements/Warranty Card, Paperwork, Awards, Restoration
Records, Tool Kit and Emergency Accessories. THIS ONE CHECKS ALL
THE BOXES!
03656 was completed in April 1972, finished in Blu Dino
Metallizzato paint and trimmed with an interior of beige leather.
The 246 GT was specified for the US and exported to
Chinetti-Garthwaite Imports in Pennsylvania. An early odometer
statement suggests the car was originally retailed through Archway
Motors of Manchester, Missouri.
In August 1974, the Ferrari was sold to its first private owner,
Emile Belhumeur of North Smithfield, Rhode Island. Entries in the
Dino's original warranty booklet note that Autohaus Inc. of
Cohasset, Massachusetts, serviced the car during the 1970s.
Sometime after, the 246 GT was sold to Iggy Moore of New York City.
In June 2004, the Ferrari was purchased from Mr. Moore by Peter
Kolsky, a vice president of design at Nike's worldwide headquarters
in Beaverton, Oregon. Mr. Kolsky entrusted the respected dealership
Ron Tonkin Ferrari to service the Dino as needed during his
ownership.
In May 2010, Mark Nerheim, a Ferrari enthusiast based in
Washington, acquired the 246 GT and exhibited it at the 2010
Concorso Italiano and at an FCA Pacific Region Concours. Its
caretaker then decided to conduct a complete show-quality
restoration, retaining Carlo Durante (a respected former Formula 1
mechanic known for his restoration work) and Denny Markopoulos (a
Ferrari specialist) to evaluate the car. The engine and
transmission were then completely rebuilt by Durante, and numerous
ancillary parts received specialized machine work by John Maloney
and Mike Soldano.
The marque experts at Rillos Restoration were entrusted to restore
the body and frame, including a bare-metal repaint in the original
factory color of Blu Dino Metallizzato. Dennison International
assisted in precise paint matching and specialized screen printing
for certain components, while the electrical systems and wiring
harness were refreshed by Ted Slatten. Art Brass Plating redid the
brightwork, Seattle Speedometer reconditioned the instruments, and
Massimo's Upholstery trimmed the interior with correct leather
sourced from HVL in the Netherlands.
In 2018, the detailed restoration was recognized with an FCA
Platinum Award at Concorso Italiano in Monterey, and a First in
Class at the FCA Northwest Region Concours in Washington.
Restorative work is supported by a large and thorough dossier of
records. Additional adjustments and tune-up services have been
completed thereafter.
This striking Dino found its way to a prominent Southern California
collection and benefits from limited use and regular upkeep. A
notable recent extensive service was performed by marque experts at
GTO Engineering.
In keeping with its high-quality presentation, this Dino is offered
with a tool kit and jack, owner's handbooks, original warranty
book, emergency road equipment, and extensive records and photos
documenting the restoration effort. This brilliant Dino 246 GT is a
truly outstanding example for any discerning Ferrari
enthusiast.
Known Provenance:
April 7, 1972 Factory completion date
May 1972 Delivered new to Chinetti-Garthwaite Imports in Rosemont,
PA/USA
1972 Sold to official dealer Archway Motor Imports of Manchester,
MO/USA
August 19, 1974 Odometer mileage statement signed by Robert G.
Spooner of Archway Motor Imports of Manchester, MO/USA, a Fiat and
Alfa Romeo dealer at the time, document issued to Emile
Belhumeur
August 21, 1974 Sold to the first owner Emile Belhumeur, resident
in North Smithfield, RI/USA
Then First service (Coupon A) was performed by Autohaus, Inc., of
Cohasset, MA/USA
Then Second service (Coupon B) was performed by Autohaus, Inc., of
Cohasset, MA/USA
1977 Sold by Emile Belhumeur to the second owner Iggy Moore,
resident in New York, NY/USA
June 2004 Sold by Moore to the third owner Peter Kolsky, VP of
design with Nike Worldwide Headquarters, resident in Beaverton,
OR/USA
Later Kolsky was a friend of one of Ron Tonkin's son's, Brad
Tonkin, and apparently traded in the Dino at the Tonkin official
Ferrari dealership in Portland, OR/USA
May 2010 Sold to the fourth owner Mark Nerheim, resident in
Seattle, WA/USA
August 2010 Shown by Nerheim at Concorso Italiano in Monterey,
CA/USA
Then Completely restored by Carlo Durante's Alfa of Tacoma, WA/USA,
(a respected former Formula 1 mechanic known for his restoration
work) and Denny Markopoulos (a Ferrari specialist) to evaluate the
car. The engine and transmission were then completely rebuilt by
Durante, and numerous ancillary parts received specialized machine
work by John Maloney and Mike Soldano. The marque experts at Rillos
Restoration were entrusted to restore the body and frame, including
a bare-metal repaint in the original factory color of Blu Dino
Metallizzato. Dennison International assisted in precise paint
matching and specialized screen printing for certain components,
while the electrical systems and wiring harness were refreshed by
Ted Slatten. Art Brass Plating redid the brightwork, Seattle
Speedometer reconditioned the instruments, and Massimo's Upholstery
trimmed the interior with correct leather sourced from HVL (Henk
van Linth) in The Netherlands.
August 2018 Shown by Nerheim at Concorso Italiano in Monterey,
CA/USA, winner of a Platinum Award
September 2018 Shown by Nerheim at the FCA Northwest Region
Concours in Washington, placed first in class
2021 Extensively serviced by GTO Engineering in Los Angeles,
CA/USA
Winter 2024 Acquired by DriverSource
$587,500.00
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