Gorgeous! Certainly is the highest priced non-C&F Dino I've seen recently. But are those wheels correct for the car?
Completely mechanically and cosmetically restored at a cost of approximately $55,000 in black with tan leather by the current owner in 2001-2002. Owned for the last decade by the same very knowledgeable and meticulous owner as part of a major collection and kept in a climate-controlled garage. Over the last three years the owner had s/n 03916 completely stripped to bare metal, a very careful alignment of all body panels and new paint plus an engine overhaul with new cams. Show quality Anthracite paint over an accident free, rust-free and mirror straight body. "As-new" tan leather Daytona seats with black inserts and black carpets. Comes with refinished Campagnolo wheels mounted with excellent Michelin XWX tires plus a set of Cromodora wheels. Every decal is correct from the air cleaner to the wheels, easily one of the very best Dinos we have ever offered. Pulls strong to redline with very good syncros that go into both 1st and 2nd gear cold without a problem! 246 GTS s/n 03916 is equipped with A/C and P/W and has the original cover used to protect the targa top when stowed behind the seats. Mechanically maintained and expertly detailed, this Dino is in superb mechanical and cosmetic condition and needs nothing. Complete with the leather pouch, owner's manual and parts book, complete tool set, tool roll, jack and jack kit. 246 GTS s/n 03916 is better than a new 246 GTS and has been driven less than 1,000 miles in the last decade. We welcome any mechanical or body inspection. Priced right and seriously for sale at $329,500.
And another in UK, a multiple Concours winner - http://www.2bc-automotive.com/FerrariDino.html "One of 235 RHD examples delivered new to the UK market, Chassis # 06716, POB222M was first registered in November 1973, by the then Ferrari agent for Birmingham, Colmore Depot, The car resided in the Isle of Man and thence mainland UK, with three owners,before being purchased by the current owner on July 25th 1981. Initially used as an everyday road car, and subsequently dry stored, the car received a complete restoration by Dino specialist Nick Cartwright, which was completed in May 1998. The car was repainted in the original Dino colour of ferro grigio metallizzato, with a red interior... a colour combination which highlights the timeless lines of the Dino, with the metallic paint, accentuating the curvaceous bodywork. The odometer now shows 73.119 documented miles, and the car is MOT'd to June 2012. Since completion - the car has been fastidiously maintained and cherished, and is offered complete with toolkit, jack and handbooks. This well known car has achieved the following Concours awards: Ferrari Owners Club National Concours Dino Class x 3 (last win in 2009 and not entered since) Champions Class x 1 Second Champions Class x 1 Overall Car of the Day x 1 At the Northern Ferrari Owners Club Day - the car has either won the Champions Class or Victor Ludorum award each time it has been entered over the last decade. It has appeared at the National Finals of the Autoglym Concours Championship on ten consecutive occasions (1999-2008), collecting numerous class wins at Regional and National level, and also won the Meguiars Car of the Day Champion, at the Alexandra Palace Classic Car Show. The car was also featured in Mark Evans "A car is reborn" TV series, first aired on November 13th 2001 and subsequently in several classic car magazines. With RHD 246 GTS project cars in very limited supply.... and much in demand; combined with the associated costs, and time, in completing a Concours standard restoration - we believe the sale price of £195,000, represents excellent value, and a unique opportunity, to own the very best RHD Ferrari 246 GTS extant, combined with the additional investment potential."
Looks like a beautiful car. It seems strange that there is such a wide margin in asking prices for Dinos. Most vintage Ferraris for sale usually have a somewhat logical range. Look at Daytonas.....mid 300s for drivers to low 400s for show quality cars. But Dinos seem to go from the high 100s to over 300? Pretty big swing dont ya think? My Euro GTS 05216 is not long for my garage. It's a 95 pt car that I am not in love with. I have faster cars in my sights.
I was unaware of this, mine show. So mine is incorrect? How about the contrasting strips in the door leather, is that correct?
While the price is on the highest end of the spectrum, I personally know of a flairs and chairs spyder that was spectacular and privately (and quietly) traded hands for $300k. Sheehan's car comes from a top collection and the car appears to be on par with the rest of the cars from this collection.
Can you make that point clearer? Are the door cards fitted with clips otherwise? all models like that? I was under the impression that early models did have screws... thank you. Regards, Alberto
Not a knock on Sheehan, can't blame anyone for testing the market with what looks like a great car, though this still feels like a stretch. More about me kicking myself in the ass over the one that got away a couple summers ago...
Yes, Alberto, I think your impression is correct. I am convinced this car should have the screws. Some time during the (E-series?) production, Ferrari started to add push-in fasteners, but I believe they continued to use screws as well for quite some time. It may seem a bit strange, but I believe they simply could not get the panels to fit snugly with just the new fasteners, so they kept adding the screws for a more finished look. As late as #05020 (my car), both push-in fasteners and screws can be seen - and believed to be original. Perhaps on the very last part of the E-series production, they used only the push-in type. Perhaps. We have discussed this subject before, and I believe that if the screws had been installed by aftermarket upholsterers, the screws would not all be in exactly the same location and of exactly the same type. I have looked at many Dinos since that discussion, and I am convinced the screws were installed by the factory. When the upholsterer of this car saw the push-in fasteners, he probably decided to use only them to hold the panels in place. It would be difficult to hit the old screw holes in the metal exactly, and we all agree it looks better without the screws anyway. At least, that is what I think happened. Lars
Thank you for the clarification Lars. So what is my L supposed to have? I can see the holes in the doors for the screws ( a lot of them!) but, as I have new door cards... I suppose originality is the issue, so I guess the screws it will be. Sources for the proper ones? Regards, Alberto
Newco has them in assortment boxes. They have the trim washers too. Here is the link: http://www.newcoproducts.com/Ferrari/custom-screw-assortments.htm Regards, Lars
When described as "rust free" do most assume it never had any rust or that all the rusty parts have been cut out and repaired?
Dinos and Daytonas were notorious for rusting. The old joke was that Daytona panels were starting to rust before assembly at Scaglietti.
