1970 Ferrari 246 Dino M-Series (Tipo 607M)
- Engine
- Mid-mounted V6, rebuilt to higher output than standard
- Colour
- 'Verde Germoglio' (bud green) over black
Chassis 01406 is a Ferrari 246 Dino M-Series (Tipo 607M), one of only 497 built and among just 69 finished in the rare Verde Germoglio shade. Delivered new to Germany in December 1970 through a Düsseldorf dealer, the car spent decades in German ownership before being acquired and restored by Matthias Bartz, author of the authoritative Dino Compendium, who used it extensively and featured it as the definitive M-Series example in his book. Ferrari Classiche certification confirms the original engine, gearbox, and colour scheme are intact.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €331,250 (≈ $364K)
- 1970-12-01 →Factory deliveryAuto Becker, Dusseldorf (initial German delivery agent)partial documentation
Car was channeled through this Dusseldorf dealership upon first delivery to Germany in late 1970.
- 1970-12-01 → 1983Unknown Köln-area owner(s)none documentation
Car remained in the Cologne region for some years before reaching Dr Reimers; specific custodians not identified.
- 1983 → 2001Acquisition unknownDr Volker Reimerspartial documentation
Long-term custodian based in Esslingen who maintained the car for roughly two decades.
- 2001 → 2005Private salePeter and Mrs Scheyrerpartial documentation
Couple based in Schwäbisch Gmünd who acquired the car from Dr Reimers.
- 2005 →Private saleMatthias Bartzfull documentation
Author of the definitive reference work on the model; undertook a full restoration including an engine rebuild with uprated output, and used the car extensively as near-daily transport. The car holds Ferrari Classiche certification confirming original drivetrain and colour.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2005Restoration
Comprehensive restoration carried out by owner Matthias Bartz, encompassing an engine rebuild tuned for higher output to improve everyday usability.
Work was initiated after Bartz acquired the car in 2005; the rebuilt engine retains original unit status as confirmed by Ferrari Classiche certification.
- —InspectionFerrari Classiche
Ferrari Classiche certification awarded, with an accompanying binder confirming retention of the original engine, gearbox, and Verde Germoglio over Nero colour scheme.
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