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1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

03162roadItaly
Engine
2.4L V6 four-cam, 195 bhp at 7,600 rpm
Colour
'Rosso Chiaro' (light red)

Ferrari Dino 246 GT chassis 03162 is a North American export model built in January 1972, representing one of the most celebrated mid-engined sports cars of its era. Powered by a 2.4-litre iron-block V-6 producing 195 bhp, it was noted for outperforming larger Ferrari models on winding roads. Retaining its original black leather interior and believed to have been repainted in period, this example shows fewer than 16,000 miles and has been preserved in largely unmolested condition.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
    Estimate US$280,000 – US$350,000

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

  2. 1982 →Acquisition unknown
    Gentleman who purchased as gift for his wife
    partial documentation

    Acquired as a present for his wife; used infrequently and stored in a private garage alongside a larger collection. Mileage recorded at approximately 15,000 by 1992.

  3. Date unknownAcquisition unknown
    Notable UK dealership
    partial documentation

    Following export from the US, the car has been held within the inventory of a prominent British dealership.

Competition

  1. 2018
    2018 London Concours

    Vehicle was exhibited at the outdoor concours in June 2018.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. Bodywork

    The car is believed to have been refinished in its original Rosso Chiaro colour at some point before 1980, with traces of the factory paint still visible inside the door jambs.

    Precise date and workshop are unknown; the repaint is considered sympathetic given the original colour was retained.

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