1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

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Engine: 2.4L transverse V6 DOHC, triple Weber carburettors, ~220 bhp (Lancia Stratos-spec tuning)
Colour: 'Rosso Corsa' (red)

A Ferrari Dino 246 GTS — the open-roof targa variant and most sought-after road-going Dino, of which only 1,274 were made — this example was delivered new through Belgian dealer Garage Francorchamps to a Brussels firm and its associate Jean Damman. It subsequently passed to Swiss-Belgian gentleman racing driver Jean-François Vaney, who also operated a workshop near the Zolder circuit. Between 2000 and 2012 it underwent a thorough restoration and engine modification inspired by the Lancia Stratos rally specification, raising output to approximately 220 bhp.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold €286,000 (≈ $315K)
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
→ 1979Acquisition unknown
Jean Damman
partial documentation
Belgian gentleman connected to Etablissement Butch; held the car as first private owner until selling it in 1979.
1979 →Private sale
Jean-François Vaney
full documentation
Swiss amateur racing driver based in Belgium who later operated a workshop called Vaney Cars in Zolder; vehicle remains legally registered in his name despite a subsequent undocumented transfer to the current keeper. A copy of the original bill of sale is on file.
Date unknownFactory delivery
Etablissement Butch
partial documentation
Brussels-based firm that took initial delivery of the car from Belgian Ferrari dealer Garage Francorchamps SA; Jean Damman, associated with this company, was the original registered owner.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Current owner (unregistered keeper)
partial documentation
Has maintained the car for many years but never formally registered it; title legally remains with the previous owner. A comprehensive restoration to Rosso Corsa was carried out between 2000 and 2012 during this period of ownership.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Mechanical
Suspension geometry upgraded to improve road stability.
Carried out as part of the broader 2000–2012 restoration programme.
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Restoration
Comprehensive restoration finished in classic Rosso Corsa, documented by a set of accompanying photographs. Work spanned roughly twelve years between 2000 and 2012.
Since completion the car has covered only around 250 km; additional running-in is advised before hard use.
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Engine rebuild
Engine modified along Lancia Stratos rally-spec lines: carburettors and camshaft upgraded, new pistons fitted, hardened valves installed, raising estimated output from the standard 190 bhp to approximately 220 bhp. Original carburettors retained and supplied with the car.
Also carried out within the 2000–2012 restoration period.

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