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1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT E-series

04382roadItaly
Engine
2.4L V6 mid-mounted, paired with five-speed manual transmission
Colour
Light red ('Rosso Chiaro') over beige leather

Chassis 04382 is a 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT E-series, built in US specification and finished from new in Rosso Chiaro over Pelle Beige. Delivered through Modern Classic Motors of Reno to a Berkeley dealer, it was acquired by its first owner in California and remained registered there until 2021. Following relocation to Canada, the car underwent a substantial mechanical restoration by Ferrari Classiche-certified technicians and subsequently received Ferrari Classiche certification in January 2023. It retains its matching-numbers engine and gearbox.

Ownership

  1. —Auction sale
    Sold US$313,000

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

  2. 1972 → 1989Private sale
    Page Roos
    partial documentation

    San Mateo, California-based first private owner who kept the car for an extended period; vehicle remained registered in California throughout this custodianship.

  3. 1972-12-01 → 1972-12-01Factory delivery
    Modern Classic Motors
    partial documentation

    West Coast Ferrari importer based in Reno, Nevada, operated by William F. Harrah; received the car upon US delivery before quickly passing it to a California dealer.

  4. 1972-12-01 →Private sale
    Steve Griswold & Co.
    partial documentation

    Ferrari dealership located in Berkeley, California; served as the retail point of sale before the first private owner took delivery.

  5. 1989 → 2021Acquisition unknown
    California-registered owner or owners
    partial documentation

    Per the Massini Report, the car stayed on California registration from at least 1989 until 2021; individual ownership details during this interval are not specified.

  6. 2021 →Acquisition unknown
    Current Canadian owner
    full documentation

    Relocated the car to Canada in 2021 and immediately commissioned a comprehensive mechanical restoration by Ferrari Classiche-certified technicians costing close to $80,000, culminating in Ferrari Classiche certification awarded in January 2023.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 2021Restoration
    Ferrari Classiche-certified technicians

    Comprehensive mechanical restoration costing approximately $80,000 USD, encompassing replacement of the gear-selector mechanism, wiring, radiator, blower motors, thermostat, and various gaskets, plus refinishing of exterior chrome trim, brake calipers, and underbody panels, and fitment of new tyres.

    Work was commissioned by the current owner following the car's relocation to Canada, and was undertaken to meet the requirements of Ferrari's Classiche certification programme.

  2. 2023Inspection
    Ferrari Classiche

    Formal assessment and certification by Ferrari Classiche, resulting in the award of the Red Book, accompanying badge, and libretto confirming the car's authenticity and correct specification.

    Certification documents remain with the car at the time of sale.

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