1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
- Engine
- 2.0L transverse V6, race-derived
- Colour
- Rosso Dino (red)
A very early Dino 246 GT, manufactured in September 1969 and finished in factory Rosso Dino over Nero interior, this L-series example is among the rarest of the 246 GT range, limited to just 357 units. Delivered new through the Bologna Ferrari dealership, the car passed through a small number of Italian and European owners over five decades before undergoing a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration by a marque specialist, documented to a high standard throughout its history.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$566,000
- 1969-10-01 →Factory deliveryMotor S.a.S.full documentation
Ferrari dealership in Bologna that took initial delivery of the car from the factory.
- 1978-06-01 → 2002Acquisition unknownNicola Pozzolinifull documentation
Second owner, from Lanciano, Chieti; retained the car for roughly 24 years. Ownership confirmed by the Italian registration document.
- 2002 → 2013Acquisition unknownPascal Maeterfull documentation
London-based third owner who spent considerable effort documenting provenance, keeping the car properly serviced and sympathetically restored over roughly 11 years, and occasionally displaying it at events.
- 2013 → 2024Acquisition unknownGottlieb Leuschpartial documentation
Owner based in Monheim am Rhein, Germany; the car was subsequently exported to the United States after his tenure.
- 2024 →Private saleCurrent ownerfull documentation
Purchased in the US in 2024 and commissioned a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration by a marque specialist at a cost of approximately $300,000, covering bodywork, chassis, engine, transaxle, interior, and ancillary systems.
- Date unknownPrivate saleItalo Dragopartial documentation
First retail owner, based in Pizzoli, L'Aquila; acquired from the Bologna dealership.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2024RestorationMarque specialist
Full mechanical and cosmetic restoration by a marque specialist encompassing bare-metal body refinishing in correct Rosso Dino, complete chassis refinishing to factory standards, engine and transaxle removal and overhaul, full interior and brightwork refinishing, and thorough refurbishment of suspension, braking, steering, and cooling systems.
Total documented cost approximately $300,000; supporting invoices are retained in the history file.
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