$330K for a beautiful car! WOW!
Does any one have hammer prices on lots 152 and 153? Lot 152 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Convertible Lot 153 1965 Porsche 356SC Cabriole Many thanks, Bill Noon
Auction Catalog: Chassis No. 05820 Estimate: $250,000-$325,000 US AUCTION DATE: To be auctioned on Saturday, March 10, 2012 190 hp, 2,418 cc DOHC V-6 engine, five-speed manual transaxle (rear), unequal length A-arm front and rear suspension with coil springs and anti-roll bars, and front and rear disc brakes. Wheelbase: 92.1" Comprehensive 2000 restoration by Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo Low-mileage example Rare Chairs and Flares option combination 2012 interior restoration Debuting at the Geneva Motor Show in the spring of 1972, Ferraris new removable-top version of the scintillating Dino 246 added exhilarating open-air sensibilities to the models renowned handling and lusty performance. Enzo Ferraris late son Alfredo, known to his family as Dino, inspired the Ferrari of the same name. Groomed and educated to eventually assume the reins of his fathers company, Dino Ferrari was an early proponent of small displacement six-cylinder technology. After earning his engineering degree, he began development of a new V-6 racing engine before his tragic death at the age of 24. To honor his sons memory, Enzo directed the legendary engineer Vittorio Jano to finish Dinos work, thus creating a series of very successful engines that ultimately powered various Ferrari Formula 1 and 2, as well as sports-racing, cars. A number of years later, Ferrari built a prototype Dino 206 GT, which was first displayed at the 1965 Paris Salon. This was followed by an updated concept shown at the Turin Motor Show in 1966, which was later put into production in 1968. Powered by the 180 brake horsepower 1,986-cc V-6 engine, it was not only Ferraris first mid-engine production car, but it also represented the debut of a new Ferrari-based Dino brand that, in keeping with Enzos intention to honor his son, was entirely devoid of Ferrari badging. When the production Dino 206 GT first appeared, numbers were so limited that almost all were sold within Italian borders, with very few escaping to other parts of the world. Regardless of marketing, the cars Ferrari heritage was clear, and performance became even more exhilarating in 1969. The V-6 was enlarged to 2,418 cc, and the output increased to 195 horsepower in the Dinos ultimate evolution, the 246 series. Later in the 246 GTSs production run, American-export versions were increasingly equipped with sporty new 7½-inch wide Campagnolo wheels, which required wider flared fenders to meet U.S. safety regulations. Examples of these 246 Dinos that were additionally equipped with Daytona sport seats became particularly collectable, earning them the moniker Chairs and Flares cars. Though official records of this option combination were not recorded by the factory, experts generally concur that no more than 250 cars were so optioned worldwide, with approximately only 91 of them coming to the United States. As such, Chairs and Flares Dinos have become increasingly prized within the Ferrari community for their rarity and distinctively sporty appearance. Finished in its original shade of Fly Yellow, this handsome 246 GTS is one of the 91 American export cars that were originally equipped with the Chairs and Flares option combination. Though the identity of the original owner is currently unknown, by 1978 this Dino was acquired by Larry Foy of San Francisco, California. In 1981, the Dino was acquired by Dr. Larry M. Stilinovic of Yakima, Washington, who retained possession of this beautiful Ferrari for a full 15 years before offering it for sale in 1996. In August 1996, 05820 was acquired by Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo, a dealership based in Portland, Oregon that lays claim to being the oldest Ferrari dealer in the United States. Recognizing this Dinos rarity of options and their growing cachet among Ferrari collectors, Ron Tonkin embarked on a comprehensive rotisserie restoration that took four years and amassed over $91,000 in receipts, which are included with this sale. The restoration comprised the replacement or refurbishment of every single component and part, including a complete engine and transmission rebuild, comprehensive re-wiring and a thorough restoration with all new paint and interior. After completion in January 2001, this 246 GTS was proudly displayed in the Tonkin showroom before being acquired in 2002 by an enthusiast in Scottsdale, Arizona, from whom it passed to a well-known Ferrari collector based in Southern California. Recently prepared for this sale with an all-new interior, this 246 GTS has also been fastidiously detailed with new correct undercarriage coating, color-sanded paint and fresh Michelin XWX tires. Still displaying just over 33,500 miles, only about 625 of which have accrued since its comprehensive restoration, we understand this Chairs and Flares Dino drives very well and wants for nothing. It is accompanied by original manuals and offers its next owner the irresistible thrill of one of Ferraris most legendarily spry street performers. Please note this vehicle is titled as a 1974 model year. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
just when i thought sheehans sale was a crazy top-tick price... its amazing to see what people are paying these days for clean, restored cars!
Who saw this car in person? I am curious about feedback about it. There are several things in the interior that jump out at me as not right, but the bidders seemed not to mind.
Seats, steering wheel are obviously wrong. Pristine does not = original! If you're paying that kind of money, you should expect to see a tricolor rainbow before you sign the check! Fred
I was talking to a friend of mine who just returned from amelia island. He happened to be in RM,s office when the gentlemen who bought the dino walked in. He proceeded to tell my friend he knew very little about Dinos but he and his wife had been to a car show recently and saw a yellow dino and his wife fell in love with it and said she wanted one. So he said we saw this in the catalog and came to Amelia to buy this car and did. So there you have it true story.
I was talking to a friend of mine who just returned from amelia island. He happened to be in RM,s office when the gentlemen who bought the dino walked in. He proceeded to tell my friend he knew very little about Dinos but he and his wife had been to a car show recently and saw a yellow dino and his wife fell in love with it and said she wanted one. So he said we saw this in the catalog and came to Amelia to buy this car and did. So there you have it true story.
Interesting story,thanks... i wonder what the story of the underbidder was! I'd also be curious if anyone knows how many bidders there were in the high 200s+ levels...
A delightful story, no doubt. I can only see........."honey the Dino I fell in love with, will not shift into 2nd gear....." That car's new owner will be in for some surprises, or......... hopefully not? The responsible thing would be to send a trainer along with the car. Regards, Alberto
I was recently made privy to some information about this car and it is fair to say that the auction house did very well. There are no skeletons in the closet here it is just a LOT of money for the well-informed opinion I was given as to the condition of the car. Who knows if the car were another colour it could have sold for $100K less. Auctions are funny that way.
I was there and saw this car and to put it nicely my wife picked out 6 items that where not wright . At best it was a $ 230 car " Magic" I have a Bridge that I have for sale .
I suspect this is part of the "auction effect" of cars selling for high prices. Not everyone has the time or inclination to fly around the country (or world) looking for a nice car in the color they want.
I was outside the auction taking photos, the car was nice and ALL the money, but I didn't get to check it out closely. It wouldn't start when they got it outside and they had to jump it ! Not as bad as the $1.5 M 250 GT Coupe Speciale though, when they got it outside they couldn't get it started, left it there for ½ hour, then towed it down to the lot. www.overdriveimages.com/
My 74 has never had any trouble shifting into second, even when relatively cold. Is this just a symptom of the low miles on my car, or am I just lucky? I'm paranoid, so I almost always go 1st to 3rd, but 2nd works just fine.
