1970 Ferrari Dino 246 GT L-Series
- Engine
- Numbers-matching mid-mounted engine and gearbox (displacement and cylinder count not specified in catalogue)
- Colour
- Giallo Fly (yellow)
Chassis 00908 is a 1970 Ferrari Dino 246 GT in the scarce L-series, one of only 357 built with centre-lock knock-off wheels. Originally finished in Rosso Chiaro, it was delivered to North America via William Harrah's Modern Classic Motors before reaching its first retail owner in Oregon. A subsequent California owner commissioned a comprehensive bare-metal restoration by Francorchamps of America, completed in 2005, after which the car — refinished in Giallo Fly — earned multiple Platinum and First-in-Class honours at Ferrari Club of America and Cavallino concours events.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$434,000
- 1970 →Factory deliveryModern Classic Motors (William Harrah)partial documentation
Casino magnate William Harrah's dealership in Reno, Nevada handled the US importation of this European-spec vehicle.
- 1981 → 1996Acquisition unknownSouthern California enthusiastpartial documentation
West Coast-based collector who reportedly held the car in high regard over a fifteen-year period.
- 1996 →Private saleCalifornia enthusiast, secondpartial documentation
Another California-based owner who commissioned a full bare-metal restoration by Francorchamps of America starting in 1998, completed in 2005; car was refinished in Giallo Fly with Navy vinyl interior during this tenure.
- Date unknownPrivate saleRon Tonkin Chevrolet first retail buyerpartial documentation
Car was retailed through a Portland, Oregon dealership to its initial private owner; no further details on this person are given.
Competition
- —Ferrari Club of AmericaFerrari Club of America concours events, West CoastMultiple Platinum and First-in-Class awards
Following its 2005 restoration debut, the car accumulated multiple top-class honors at West Coast FCA events.
- —CavallinoCavallino Classic concours events, West CoastMultiple Platinum and First-in-Class awards
Car also earned numerous top awards at West Coast Cavallino concours appearances after its 2005 restoration completion.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1998RestorationFrancorchamps of America
Full disassembly and bare-metal strip-down followed by meticulous rebuild of all mechanical and electrical systems, including engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes, and wiring. Prior to reassembly the bodywork was refinished in Giallo Fly and the interior retrimmed in Navy vinyl.
Work began in 1998 and was completed in 2005 — a seven-year project. Documentation includes restoration invoices. Marcel Massini's history report confirms numbers-matching engine and gearbox.
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