DINO DEVOTION: CONCOURS WINNING 1973 FERRARI 246GT DINO FOR AUCTION WITH THE MARKET

DINO DEVOTION: CONCOURS WINNING 1973 FERRARI 246GT DINO FOR AUCTION WITH THE MARKET

A concours winning 1973 Ferrari 246GT Dino which was at the centre of one man’s quest to track down and buy back his old car, and the focus of his subsequent book ‘Dino Days’, will be offered for sale by The Market, the original, online classic car auction house.

One of just 498 right-hand drive Dino GTs delivered to the UK via Maranello Concessionaires Limited and finished in Rosso Red, the Dino has been owned by a number of classic car collectors, with the current owner currently enjoying his second ownership of the car.

Now available on the open market once again, the highly collectable car will grace The Market’s exhibitor stand (F-18) at the London Classic Car Show next week ahead of its auction online beginning on 24th February, when it is expected to sell for £210,000 - £260,000.

“This Dino tells the story of one man’s devotion to his beloved car, so much so that he tracked it down 10 years after selling it and bought it back!” comments Tristan Judge, managing director and founder, The Market.

“The Dino is one of the most iconic of the Ferrari models and has a huge following. Given how rarely these cars come to market, we’re very proud to be entrusted with the sale of this particular car and we invite prospective buyers to come and inspect the car on our stand at the London Classic Car Show.”

The current owner first bought the Ferrari 246GT with the fitting chassis number “07246” and registered ‘646 DRY’ in 1992. Having been recently refreshed by marque specialists, he entered it into the 1994 Ferrari Owners’ Club concours, where the car was placed first in its class.

Five years later, he decided to sell the car to raise funds to support his young family but immediately regretted it. It wasn’t until 2016 that, after years of searching for a Dino to buy, his brother found one for auction. Upon further investigation, he discovered that it was the very same Dino he had previously owned. He successfully bought the car, albeit for approximately six times the price he sold it for. 

Now the proud owner of the Dino for the second time, he decided to mark the occasion by driving the car to its birthplace, the Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy. On the road trip, he would meet as many fellow Dino owners as he could, with each owner’s story to be documented in his book ‘Dino Days’, which is dedicated to the Ferrari marque and classic car ownership.

Now for sale once again, today the Dino is presented in very good condition having been maintained and serviced by marque specialists throughout its life. Work completed on the car includes engine, gearbox, suspension, steering and brakes rebuild, as well as a paintwork respray and re-trimming of the tan with black ‘Daytona’ inserts interior. The odometer currently reads 72,300 miles. A huge history file and Ferrari Classiche certificate accompany the car.

“We know this will be a sad sale for the owner, but this is also a wonderful opportunity for another Ferrari fan or collector to own this special Dino,” concludes Tristan.

The 1973 Ferrari 246GT Dino will be on display on stand F-18 at the London Classic Car Show at Kensington Olympia between 20th and 23rd February.

For further details and imagery of the car visit The Market auction listing here: https://themarket.co.uk/listings/ferrari/246gt/5d3c7cee-6401-4bd4-abed-766f7ca79a41.

BLUE BEAUTY! RARE AZZURRO FERRARI DINO GALLOPS TO AUCTION AT RACE RETRO

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BLUE BEAUTY! RARE AZZURRO FERRARI DINO GALLOPS TO AUCTION AT RACE RETRO

Silverstone Auctions will auction one of only 235 the UK, right-hand drive Ferrari Dino 246GTs at its sale at Race Retro powered by Motor Sport at Stoneleigh Park on 23rdFebruary 2019.

Rarer still, the 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT Coupe is believed to be one of only two or three examples finished in Azzurro Dino. Presented in highly original condition and accompanied by its Classiche 'Certificate di Authenticity', it will be offered at the auction with a sale estimate of £240,000 to £280,000.

“This stunning E-Series Dino has to be one of the most original and unmolested 246GTs anywhere”, comments Guy Lees-Milne, general manager, Silverstone Auctions. “The Dino is a very popular model among Ferrari enthusiasts, and given that this example is one of so few finished in the stunning Azzurro Dino blue and has been Classiche awarded, it’s a perfect example for collectors.”

The rare Dino was delivered new in December 1971 with a Nero leather interior and optional radio, nose bar and electric windows. It has since been enjoyed by just four registered keepers and has enjoyed regular maintenance by marque specialists, reading a total of just 51,786 miles today.

In 1991, the cars long-term owner treated it to a major overhaul, an engine rebuild, and a paint refresh, all of which was photographed and documented in a leather-bound photo album containing 232 pictures.

On account of its originality, rare colour and low ownership, this exceptional example was selected as the 'Definitive Dino' by the Haynes National Motor Museum and exhibited there. It has since been featured in a number of classic car magazines and was a 'Cover Car' in Classic & Sports Car (November 2012) and featured in the Classic & Sports Car Calendar. It was also described by Autocar magazine as "one of the one hundred most beautiful cars in pictures."

Last year the Dino received an overhaul of the suspension and brakes, as well as other minor works, at a cost of almost £10,000. More recently, it was treated to new seats, new carpets, and a dashboard and interior re-trim in the correct, factory-supplied, ‘mouse hair’.

The Dino is also supplied with its Classiche 'Certificate di Authenticity', issued on 25th July 2016, which is presented in a beautiful bespoke red box with enamel badge.

In addition to the photograph album and Classiche Presentation box, the car is also accompanied by an 80-page, bound owner's file, original Bill of Sale (£5,124.17), V5C, invoices, historic MoTs, and the original leather wallet with Operating Manuals, original Warranty Card, and wiring diagram. The boot of the car also contains the tool roll and jack, which is also finished in Azzurro Dino.

To find out more about the 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT Coupe for auction visit http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1972-ferrari-dino-246gt-coupe-.

ROLLING STONE FERRARI DINO ORIGINALLY OWNED BY KEITH RICHARDS AT BONHAMS GOODWOOD REVIVAL SALE

ROLLING STONE

 FERRARI DINO ORIGINALLY OWNED BY KEITH RICHARDS AT BONHAMS GOODWOOD REVIVAL SALE

The ex-Keith Richards 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT. Estimated at £300,000-400,000.

On 8^th September 2018, Bonhams will be holding their annual Goodwood Revival sale. On offer this year is a 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT first bought by rock ‘n’ roll royalty Keith Richards. Estimated at £300,000-400,000.

If Richards couldn’t get no “Satisfaction” in 1965, it was because he hadn’t yet bought the Dino.  A car of sensational automotive design, the 2.4 litre, 175-hp V-6 engine, with a 5-speed manual gearbox, was made especially for the American market and bought new by Richards in February 1972. So fond was Richards of the car that three years later the Dino travelled across the pond with him, from California to London, and was driven around the streets of Chelsea by the Rolling Stones’ guitarist until 1986, when it was then purchased by a prestigious Japanese collector.

This model oozes 1970s glamour with black leather interiors and sultry Argento silver paintwork, befitting of a rockstar at the height of his fame.  Despite Richards confessing he didn’t like to be the "fastest gun in the west" on his guitar strings, when it came to cars it would seem the faster the better- 148 mph to be exact. The Dino’s mid- to rear engine design is traditionally suited to life on the track, however, the 246GT makes the racing car fantasy a reality for non-professional drivers with an innate ability to tame the Dino’s racy handling. 

Sholto Gilbertson, Director of Motor Cars at Bonhams says “If you want to feel like a Rock God, this is the car for you. The stunning low-sloping bonnet, purring engine power and 0 – 50 mph acceleration time of 5.5 seconds makes the1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT a very attractive choice.”