1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS (Chairs and Flares)
- Engine
- 2.4L V6, 65-degree configuration, mid-mounted, ~175 hp (US market)
- Colour
- 'Rosso Chiaro' (light red)
Chassis 06462 is a 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS finished in Rosso Chiaro over Beige Connolly leather, belonging to the coveted 'Chairs and Flares' specification — one of fewer than 150 GTS examples factory-equipped with both flared wheel arches and Daytona-sourced bucket seats. Completed in December 1973 and delivered new through a California dealer in 1974, the car retains its numbers-matching engine and gearbox and received a comprehensive, award-winning restoration in the early 2000s that earned multiple Ferrari Club of America honours at the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$802,500
- 1974-05-01 → 1998Private saleJim Derentzfull documentation
First retail purchaser, based in Van Nuys, California; bought the car new from Hollywood Sports Cars. Held the vehicle for roughly 24 years; original sales invoice accompanies the car.
- 2003 → 2010Private saleDavid Steelfull documentation
Fellow Californian who undertook a thorough, award-winning restoration shortly after acquiring the car, using multiple specialist shops for bodywork, mechanical work, and upholstery. Continued to use the car on the road while maintaining concours-level presentation.
- 2010 →Acquisition unknownSubsequent owner(s) after Steelpartial documentation
One or more owners following Steel are implied by invoices referencing work carried out between 2011 and 2022 in California, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin; individual identities are not stated in the catalogue.
Competition
- 2004Ferrari Club of AmericaXIII Palm Beach Cavallino ClassicFCA Gold Award
First concours appearance following completion of the restoration by David Steel; the award recognised the quality and accuracy of the car's presentation.
- 2005Ferrari Club of AmericaXIV Palm Beach Cavallino ClassicPlatinum Award and Coppa della Macchina Award
Entered by David Steel the year after the Gold Award; the car earned two of the event's higher honours.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2003BodyworkHot Rods and Hobbies
Full body preparation, paint refinishing in factory colour, and exterior detailing carried out as part of a comprehensive restoration.
Located in Torrance, California; work documented by invoices on file.
- 2003Engine rebuildBlackhorse Motors
Engine rebuilt and transmission overhauled; suspension, braking, and ignition systems also fully reconditioned as part of the same restoration programme.
Located in Los Angeles; mechanical scope formed part of the overall restoration commissioned by David Steel.
- 2003MaintenancePrestige Auto Upholstery
Interior upholstery renewed as part of the restoration.
Located in North Hollywood, California.
- 2011MechanicalThe Pit Stop
Steering and suspension work carried out.
Located in Brisbane, California; documented by invoice on file.
- 2016RepairAlgar Ferrari
Clutch cable replaced.
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; work carried out in early 2016 per invoice on file.
- 2017ServiceMraz Import Automotive
Routine maintenance performed across a roughly two-year period.
Located in Brookfield, Wisconsin; servicing spanned 2017 to 2018 per invoices on file.
- 2022Service
Oil and filter change along with a full fluid inspection carried out.
Documented by invoice on file; most recent recorded maintenance at time of cataloguing.
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