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1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
VIN: 06132
<font size = "4">"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
<font size = "4">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.
