Vehicle Details
- Year: 1972
- Make: Ferrari
- Model: Dino 246 GT
- VIN: 03462
- Mileage Shown: 29,720
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Red
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Morganville, NJ 07751
- Lot #: V-0047177
Produced by Ferrari under its separate marque, the Dino is a series of mid-engine V6 sports cars created in tribute to Enzo Ferrari’s late son Alfredo from 1967 until 1974. The original Dino 206 model was replaced by the 246 version in 1969, featuring a longer wheelbase, a revised interior, and a more powerful 2.4-liter V6 engine with Dinoplex ignition. This 1972 Dino 246 is one of 2,295 GT Coupe versions produced in total and is finished in red over a black interior. The car was reportedly purchased by the seller from its original owner’s son in October 2023 and has since undergone over $10k in service. This iconic Italian sports car is now being offered for auction out of New Jersey.
The Dino was designed by Aldo Brovarone and Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti. The rounded, flowing bodywork is characterized by its recessed headlamps, slotted front hood, side air intakes, vented engine cover, and flying buttress C-pillars. This example is said to have been refinished in red from its original orange color in the 1980s and some cosmetic imperfections are visible including paint chips and cracks. The car is equipped with split chrome bumpers, U.S. spec marker lights, a black driver’s side mirror, a rear fender-mounted antenna, polished quad exhaust outlets, and rear Ferrari badging. It rides on factory five-bolt 14” Cromodora alloy wheels dressed in BF Goodrich Comp T/A tires from the early 2000s. Additional images are provided in the gallery.
The unrestored and highly original interior features a pair of black leather bucket seats with matching upholstery on the dashboard, door panels, and rear bulkhead. Accessories include a leather three-spoke MOMO steering wheel, a gated shifter assembly, power windows, ventilation controls, Veglia Borletti instrument dials, a Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo, and aftermarket Alpine speakers. All gauges and accessories are said to be working properly.
The mid-mounted 2.4-liter Dino 65° V6 engine was rated at 195 HP and features dual overhead camshafts with two valves per cylinder, Magneti Marelli Dinoplex ignition, and triple two-barrel Weber carburetors. The rear wheels are driven through a 5-speed all-synchromesh manual transaxle. The suspension includes unequal-length A-arms, coilover shocks, and anti-roll bars front and rear. Stopping power is derived from vacuum-assisted disc brakes at each corner. A major service is said to have been completed in December 2023 and the seller states all engine components are original.
This sale will include a spare tire and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “This is a very original car I am the second owner. It is rust-free and a true barn find. It runs fine. Again, it’s not a perfect car but it is a really good driver."
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $295,000
- Auction End: Aug 20, 2024 08:25:52PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 26
Comments (71)
Based on recent sales, this should have been enough IMHO.
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Wow, a knockout potentially.
Bid in the amount of $250,000
1 hour and 15 minutes left GL to all bidders
Bid in the amount of $122,246
@mdkillen i would say it’s tmu like any other 52 year old Italian sports car. Registration history is close to none I do have a registration from the previous owner dated may of 1981
@mdkillen Uh, he doesn't work for me.
@Dinoguy the mileage - is it actual? Or TMU? Also and registration history - thank you.
@mdkillen what is your question
@dinoguy can your respond? Thank you
Bid in the amount of $116,246
@Tuttebenne can we please hear from the seller?
@the.car.museum with all due respect, to restore this car "properly" to use your word, is to make it new. Sure, in today's world, in a major metropolitan area, the price of a total "Classiche-level" restoration is significant.
Many folks want to drive their cars and don't have unlimited funds. Spending several hundred thousand dollars to make a car perfect usually prevents people from driving the car. I presume from your username that you might be in the category of people who like static displays of vehicles. That's fine but the reason why we don't see great cars as often any more is because they are in the hands of people who have priced themselves into the "stratosphere" and can't risk their financial outlay by exposing the car to what it was designed to do - be driven; and in the case of a Ferrari, driven with spirit. To each his own and the degree to which the owner can do things themselves has a significant effect on cost.
@the.car.museum I do not have the original paint code but Mr Jon Gunderson who for those who know is one of the most knowledgeable people in the Dino world has told me that the original color was Rosso Dino 20-R-350
@Tuttebenne to properly restore a car like this your looking at around 2,500 hours at $150-$175 per hour. For a 100 point concours finish your looking at around $450,000 all in. I just finished a 300SL and can tell you it adds up very quickly.
@Dinoguy do you have the original paint code?
3 hours left. GL to all bidders if anyone has any questions please message me and I will do my best to answer them as quickly as possible
Please make sure you’re browser is collaborated and don’t want until the last second to bid
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Mileage on any Italian odometer is only a suggestion.
Just checking based on the repair report that mentioned the speedometer cable was loose and the Speedo was jumping. Is the mileage actual?
Thank you
Bid in the amount of $107,246
@Dwhite , based on a recent and very good, glass-out, bare metal repaint of my 500E, I would guess the appropriate range for this car with an excellent paint person would be $60K+, depending upon the individual and location.
Oops started in 71. Damn fat fingers.
Just so everyone knows. This is a 3rd generation, series E Dino, which is the last generation, started in 72.
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If anyone has any questions about the repairs it is in the record. If yous have any further questions the shop phone number is on there feel free to call. And they will answer any questions
@Tuttebenne Thank you for the response. The seller states just the reservoir was repaired; but I don't see how a leaky reservoir could have caused coolant to go into the oil.
@racer417 You are correct. I stand corrected, sorry for the undue criticism. The 246 Series One DID share a coolant to oil cooler. The later cars had the air to oil cooler. I'd like to see some clarity on what was repaired and whether or not it was the cooler or the coolant reservoir that was repaired. The repair shop invoice talks about the reservoir and I would hope they knew what they worked on.
@Tuttebenne Doesn't it depend on the build date? They used both types. Not sure about the rest of your comment. Was that really necessary?
"or" cars of that era. (where is the edit button?) :)
@racer417 clearly you don't know much about Ferraris of cars of that era. The oil cooler is separate and uses air to cool.
@Tuttebenne Could be an oil cooler issue, or possibly head gaskets. The oil cooler on many of these cars used coolant rather than air to cool the oil.
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Message sent re: Inspection in Morganville.
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I don't think the oil in coolant issue has been sufficiently addressed as a response to the question and as a condition within the engine.
As for costs, geez I am in the wrong business. if it cost $5000 to install new seals, put a dash back to mouse hair for another $5000, carbs bathed, rebuilt and synched for $10,000, wheels reconditioned for $5,000 brake pads and wipers reconditioned for $5,000 and the turn signal stalk repaired for another $5,000 plus $5,000 in new bumpers, at a total outlay of $100,000 that leaves over $40,000 for a repaint (which is ridiculous). I'm sure people have paid that, but that doesn't make it any less ridiculous - especially considering the estimates for all the other work were grossly over stated. The biggest issue with this car is the potential for oil in the coolant. The cost to resolve that overshows any other expense this car might require to be more than just a driver IMO
@Dwhite ,
The bidding is at $73,000 with 2 days left to go. I bought a dino 4 years ago, had mine repainted, new seals, dash put back to mouse hair, carbs sonic bathed and rebuilt, wheels reconditioned, brake pads, wipers reconditioned, turn signal stalk rebuilt, new bumpers at the front,well over $100,000. You could buy this car for $300,000 and put $100,000 into it, and still be in good shape. A good driver is worth minimum of $250,000.
@britracing You do see the paint is literally coming off the car. Whst do you think it cost to strip and repaint a Dino in the correct Dino Rosso? My guess 40-60K including techroming the bumpers, and other chome pieces. Maybe if the paint was perfect, but this car as the owner states is a good driver.
@racer417 it was determined that the coolant reservoir had a leak all fluids was drained and coolant reservoir was repaired and fresh fluids and oil was added tech than completed 35-45 mile test drive re checked everything and no coolant was detected.
The repair order states that coolant was found in the oil. What was determined to be the suspected cause?
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When you view the Dino 246 GT and compare it to some of the other cars in the garage photos, it's evident that automobile styling hit a peak in the lates sixties- a peak from which it has declined appreciably. Dinos are really beautiful cars.
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@N3296B @N3296B
@jazzyg72 @jazzyg72
Sever records are in gallery
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service records and driving vids will be up soon having some issues uploading
@N3296B I'm trying to get the file uploaded but its give me issues uploading, I'm working with pcar team to get it fix sorry for the delay
Bid in the amount of $40,000
Good morning @Dinoguy
Where was the service performed?
Documentation coming today perhaps?
Many thanks
@jazzyg72 service records will be uploaded later tonight or tomorrow morning
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I would be interested to know what was covered in the $10K of repairs that have been done since new ownership? I am not seeing any of the documents in the photo Gallery?
Wow. I dig it. GL
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