1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT L-Series
- Engine
- 2.4L V6
- Colour
- Rosso Dino (red) over black
Chassis 00690 is an early L-Series Ferrari Dino 246 GT built to European specification, one of only 357 examples of this transitional series produced between March 1969 and October 1970. Retaining desirable 206-derived features such as alloy doors and decklid, Daytona steering wheel, and period-style seating, it was imported to California from France in 1974. A comprehensive mechanical rebuild was carried out in 1981, and a concours-oriented refurbishment around 2008 resulted in a 92-point FCA Gold award at the 2010 Cavallino Classic.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$375,000 – US$450,000
- —Auction saleSold US$440,000
- 1974 →Private saleGeorge Iderfull documentation
Purchased in Le Havre and exported to Oakland, California. Extensive records document the import and ongoing routine servicing; a full drivetrain rebuild was carried out by Monza Motors of San Francisco in 1981.
- → 2011Owner prior to 2011partial documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive restoration to concours standard around 2008, covering interior, brakes, distributor, carburetors, and a significant suspension overhaul.
- 2011 →Private saleCurrent Ferrari collectorpartial documentation
Added the car to an existing Ferrari collection and maintained it with regular servicing at Ferrari of Ontario over roughly five years prior to the auction.
Competition
- 2010Cavallino Classic2010 Cavallino Classic92 points, FCA Gold award
The car was prepared to concours standard in 2008 ahead of this appearance, receiving interior, brake, and suspension work before being entered.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1981Engine rebuildMonza Motors
Full rebuild of the engine, gearbox, and associated drivetrain components.
Workshop located in San Francisco.
- 2008Restoration
Concours-oriented refurbishment encompassing interior re-trimming in correct black vinyl, brake renewal, distributor and carburetor cleaning, and a comprehensive suspension overhaul costing approximately $15,000.
Work was commissioned by the then-owner in preparation for concours participation.
- —Service
Routine servicing carried out during George Ider's period of ownership following the 1974 import.
Documented in records retained from this ownership period.
- —ServiceFerrari of Ontario
Periodic servicing carried out over roughly five years under the current owner's stewardship.
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