1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Series E
- Engine
- 2.4L V6
- Colour
- Argento Auteuil Metallizzato (metallic silver)
A Ferrari Dino 246 GT Series E completed in June 1971, finished in Argento Auteuil Metallizzato over a Nero interior and dispatched to Turin-based agent Italcar for delivery in northern Italy. After a succession of Italian owners through the 1970s, the car was exported to Michigan in 1978 and remained with a single American owner for thirty-six years. Under subsequent British ownership it was comprehensively rebuilt mechanically and entered the 2017 Tour Auto.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £225,500 (≈ $282K)
- 1971-06-23 → 1971-08-06Factory deliveryItalcar S.p.a.full documentation
Turin-based Ferrari agent who received the car from the factory and passed it to the first retail owner.
- 1971-08-01 → 1975Private saleRoberto Canolifull documentation
From nearby Omegna; held the car for roughly three years before passing it through a Milan dealer.
- 1971-08-06 → 1971-08-01Factory deliveryPierina Borlandofull documentation
Resident of Arona on Lake Maggiore; registered the car with Novara plates just days after delivery but sold it within weeks.
- 1975 → 1976-09-01Private saleMario Campominosifull documentation
Piacenza resident who acquired the car via Milan dealer Achilli Motors at a price only marginally below the original purchase figure.
- 1976-09-01 → 1978Private saleGiovanni Ferropartial documentation
Based in Givoletto, northeast of Turin; car was subsequently exported to the United States during or after his ownership.
- 1978 → 2014Private saleLoris J. Charchianpartial documentation
Troy, Michigan owner who re-registered the car with a personalised plate and retained it for approximately 36 years.
- 2014 →Private saleGuy Berrymanpartial documentation
Bassist of the band Coldplay; used the car actively and commissioned extensive mechanical restoration work through Glenn Moule Enterprises.
Competition
- 2017Tour Auto2017 Tour AutoDriver: Guy Berryman
Described as a notable highlight of the current owner's time with the car.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuildGlenn Moule Enterprises
Full engine overhaul including dynamic balancing, crack testing, replacement of all bearings, new piston kit (0.020" oversize), new valve seats and guides, new valves, new timing chain, new water pump, new exhaust system, and rebuilt carburettors.
Carried out during the current owner's tenure; exact date not specified.
- —MechanicalGlenn Moule Enterprises
New clutch assembly fitted, brake system fully overhauled, and suspension rebuilt with replacement bushings throughout.
Performed as part of the same programme of work during current ownership.
- —MechanicalGlenn Moule Enterprises
Additional ancillary work comprising pedal box rebuild, new coolant pipes, radiator rebuild, new cooling fans, new starter motor, new alternator and voltage regulator, new brake servo and master cylinder, and a replacement steering rack.
Described as recently completed at the time of cataloguing.
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