Looking to buy a Project 246GT.

Hi All,

I’m looking to buy a “project” Dino 246GT. I have partially restored a ‘73 already and am now looking for a more challenging “project car”. I know this is a rather open term so I will try and describe what I think that means a bit more:

1. Complete strip and repaint required, no major body rust that I can put my hand through, rear window in good condition, maybe needs a new windscreen, side glass might need work.
2. Complete new interior required, all gauges with car, wiring loom ok but needing work.
3. Engine, gearbox mostly complete but needing full rebuild.
4. Suspension, brakes complete but needing complete rebuild.
5. History of car mostly known with no major crash damage.
6. Car not currently running.
7. Lower in quality than Hagerty condition 4 car.

My questions are:
1. Am I realistic in finding such a car still or not?
2. What is a project car like this worth to buy?
3. What might influence the cost when buying?
4. How often do they come to market and would anyone know one for sale at the moment?

Regards
Steve


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welcome

as a rookie on here myself, let me offer my very amateur opinion

there are very knowledgeable folks on here with years and years deep inside the Dino collector hobby

that disclaimer aside

i can share with you that i have been shopping for a 72-74 GTS for a few years

I have looked at anything that was on the open market and also had brokers sniffing around private collections to see if anything would shake loose

(i will tease the fact that i have finally acquired a car and will be posting about it in the next few days)

BUT ... I think the odds that you will come across a project 246 are long

these cars have been coveted by a passionate following since the beginning

and more recently by the money makers and auction houses as their values have soared a bit

also remember that between 1969 and 1974

they produced 2,295 GT

and 1274 GTS

that is a slim herd to begin with

I love a story (as do we all) that includes the remarkable discovery of a long hidden and forgotten Dino that's gone to seed

so

I really hope you find one

and when you do

please post pictures and details

Godspeed my friend

 

let me also add

that i have read this ad over and over

this car was originally silver

not sure what a "project" Dino would cost but mid 200's isn't out of the question...

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/ferrari/246gt/1893026.html

 

Congratulations on finding one yourself. My first took, about 6 years to find and 1 year to cosmetically restore with a complete engine rebuild. The car is too good and otherwise too original to do a complete rebuild, so that has become my daily driver while I keep on hunting. It’s amazing what you find and who you meet, when your passionate about something. Good luck with yours.
Regards
Steve


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Good luck with your search. These non-running 246's are becoming rare species and I haven’t seen any for a good while.


Best Peter

 

I have a lead for a Dino below 200k€.
PM me your Email for details. Best Regards, Stefan

 

Many thanks. I have sent you a message

Regards
Steve


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