1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
- Engine
- 2.4L V6 transverse mid-engine, three Weber downdraft carburetors, 195 hp
- Colour
- Rosso Chiaro (light red) over beige leather
A late-production Ferrari Dino 246 GTS built in May 1974 for the American market, finished in Rosso Chiaro over beige leather with Daytona seats. One of only two owners in over four decades, the car has accumulated a mere 8,300 miles from new, making it among the lowest-mileage unrestored examples known. Ferrari Classiche certification obtained in 2017 confirms the Scaglietti coachwork matches its 1974 factory specification, and the numbers-matching engine and original five-speed gearbox remain intact.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$401,000
- 1974 → 1989Factory deliveryCharles D. Flayhanpartial documentation
New York-area architect who took original delivery; car accumulated very few miles during his tenure of over a decade.
- 1989 →Private saleCurrent owner (second owner)full documentation
Correspondence with prior owner survives and confirms the extremely low odometer reading at time of purchase; Ferrari Classiche certification obtained in 2017 and significant mechanical work carried out in 2016.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2016MechanicalClassic Coach of Elizabeth, New Jersey
Comprehensive mechanical attention costing in excess of $55,000, including suspension refurbishment carried out by Ferrari specialists.
- 2017Inspection
Ferrari Classiche certification completed, formally confirming that the Scaglietti coachwork remains in its original factory-delivered condition from 1974.
Certification also confirms the presence of the numbers-matching original engine and the original five-speed manual gearbox.
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