1970 Ferrari Dino 246 GT L-Series
- Colour
- Grey with red interior
Chassis 00854 is a 1970 Ferrari Dino 246 GT of the early L-Series, one of only 357 built between March 1969 and October 1970. Distinguished by its alloy doors and decklid, Dino 206-style interior, and centre-lock wheels, it was delivered new in blue to Giorgio Borletti and later passed through German and Californian ownership before a comprehensive restoration by UK Ferrari dealer Joe Macari costing approximately £150,000, leaving the car in grey over red with Daytona-style seats.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €308,750 (≈ $340K)
- 1970-06-01 →Factory deliveryGiorgio Borlettipartial documentation
First registered owner; car was delivered in blue with black vinyl interior and power windows.
- 1980 →Acquisition unknownHP Gaupppartial documentation
Based in Heilbronn, Germany; second owner in the chain.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCalifornian ownerpartial documentation
Third owner; had the car repainted red in 1983.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownDutch ownerpartial documentation
Fourth owner, based in the Netherlands; car subsequently moved to the UK for major restoration.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownUK-based owner overseeing restorationpartial documentation
Commissioned an extensive restoration costing approximately £150,000 through Ferrari dealer Joe Macari; car was refinished in grey over red with Daytona-style seating.
Competition
- 20122012 Salon Prive
Car was displayed mid-restoration at this prestige automotive event in the UK.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1983Bodywork
Exterior repainted red while the car was under its third, Californian-based ownership.
- —RestorationJoe Macari
Comprehensive high-standard restoration carried out in the UK, totalling approximately £150,000; car refinished in grey with a red interior and fitted with Daytona-style seats.
Joe Macari is described as an official Ferrari after-sales main dealer. The car was displayed publicly at Salon Privé 2012 while the restoration was still underway.
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