1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
- Engine
- 2.4L DOHC 65-degree V6, four Weber 40 DCNF downdraught carburetors, 195 bhp at 7,800 rpm
- Colour
- Black ('Nero')
A 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS, chassis 05710, belonging to the desirable final E-series and finished originally in Nero over tan leather. One of only 63 examples delivered in this black shade, the car was sold new through Tonkin Ferrari of Portland, Oregon, and subsequently spent much of its early life in California with several documented owners. Notable for its extended ownership by Harley-Davidson racing figure and later Ferrari Challenge competitor Buddy Stubbs, during whose tenure it received a full repaint and a substantial engine overhaul. The car retains its original Cromodora wheels, Sekurit glass, and Ansa exhaust, and is accompanied by factory tools, jack, and manuals.
Ownership
- 2024-01-25Auction saleSold US$387,500
- 1973-02-01 →Factory deliveryTonkin Ferrari of Portlandpartial documentation
Original selling dealer on the US West Coast; car was delivered new through this Oregon dealership before moving to California.
- → 1998-11-01Acquisition unknownVarious early California ownerspartial documentation
Multiple documented owners in California during the car's early years; exact identities and dates not specified but described as documented.
- 1998-11-01 →Acquisition unknownBuddy Stubbsfull documentation
Noted Harley Davidson racer and dealership owner, later Ferrari Challenge competitor; kept thorough maintenance records and commissioned a full repaint plus a $32,000 engine overhaul during his ownership.
Competition
- —Copperstate 1000Driver: Buddy Stubbs
Car was used by Stubbs in this touring event among other regular driving activities during his ownership period.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2015Bodywork
Full repaint carried out in the car's factory-original black colour to a high standard.
Work completed during Buddy Stubbs's ownership.
- 2015Engine rebuild
Comprehensive engine overhaul undertaken at a cost of approximately $32,000.
Carried out concurrently with the repaint during Buddy Stubbs's ownership; detailed records were kept.
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