1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT (E-series)
- Engine
- 2.4L DOHC V6 with three Weber carburetors, 195 bhp
- Colour
- Ferrari red (restored from original 'Rosso Bordeaux')
A February 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT (E-series), originally delivered to the United States in Rosso Bordeaux over Beige leather and first sold through William Harrah's Modern Classic Motors in Reno, Nevada. The car has remained on the U.S. West Coast throughout its known life and presents today in classic Ferrari red over a beige interior with Daytona-style seats following a full restoration, showing approximately 76,950 miles believed to be original.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$297,000
- 1973 → 1976Private saleThomas D. O'Brienfull documentation
First owner, based in Little Rock, Arkansas; acquired the car new via William Harrah's dealership in Reno, Nevada.
- 1976 → 1988Private saleRichard Ghilottipartial documentation
Based in San Rafael, California; part of an unbroken West Coast ownership chain.
- 1988 →Private saleGary Robinsonpartial documentation
Based in Bishop, California; reportedly commissioned a full restoration during his tenure, with accompanying service records and photographs.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A comprehensive restoration was carried out, resulting in a repaint in classic Ferrari red and a refurbished beige interior fitted with Daytona-style seats and black contrasting inserts.
Photographic documentation of the restoration is said to be included in the car's history file, along with relevant receipts.
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