246 L Series coming to BaT

L Series #1060 headed to BaT soon.
https://www.bulletmotorsports.com/vehicles/1881/1970-ferrari-dino-246-gt

 

This thing is gorgeous! The Euro cars look so much better.

 

Albeit gorgeous, and not be a 'stick in the mud ', there are teensy weensy issues that can be taken care of
in short order, and really get it 'spot on'.

It will be interesting how it does, after all it is (almost) as rare as the 206, maybe not quite, but added bonuses, make it very attractive.
The colour is great!

Regards, Alberto

 

Anyone know who did the restoration?

 

Only things I don't like about the dealer:

Additional Fees:
There is a $250.00 dealer fee that is not included in the original price. (cheapskates).

Quality Disclaimer, too long, please read it, and in other words, don't complain if the clock is MIA. etc.

 

Restoration by P4 Motorsports, Ft.Lauderdale FL.

 

no tool kit?
no manuals?

 

...

 

They also do oil changes - 1 year ago. Then, at 375 miles, now at 536 miles, not much driving in one year. What oil?

Very nearby, convenient? The photos do not show the extent of the resto. It will be interesting to see BILLS for all the work.
If they list it with these photos, ahhh...Many questions will arise. Under a pretty dress.....

The incredibly hard to find engine compt. light is there. Does it work, or a shell? Read the Quality Disclaimer.

No show on assembly number sequence. Photo of hood hinge number? Water tank there, but no numbers visible.

Would not touch this car without a 1000% PPI. And, not by "Restoration by P4 Motorsports, Ft.Lauderdale FL"
A rather 'quaint' name, P4. These guys are dealers, not your typical Dino + BaT association.

They sell anything and everything:
Bulletmotorsportsinc on BaT.

Regards, Alberto

 

Local guy. Have done lots of bank inspections at his place. Good guy.

 

I don't doubt it Fred, but, I have been wrong many times. Let's see how it goes.
This L can be big bucks, if done right.

Regards, Alberto

 

I do not expect any.

 

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Is this original color?

 

This light does not show Nocciola as the best it really is - who thinks this snap is even good for the paint?

All I see is sooooo much lead - and this is typical from a Dino!

 

How do the L series drive vs the E series?

 

Faster......it's slightly lighter. Otherwise no big difference in construction.

Best, Peter

 

Anyone know of P4 Motorsports? Reputable shop?

 

Not familiar with them, see post #10.
Competent service and repair work is one thing, proper restorations are something else.

 

Let’s see what info the BaT listing has.

 

We found up to 1/2" of lead on the buttresses. Terrific workmanship. We took off more that 5 lbs. of lead and finished the body properly, not quite as in the day

 

When I worked on my GT there was a ton of original lead. My thought was the sheet metal workers roughed in the bodywork and the lead workers finalized the shape. Probably expedient to do it that way from a cost standpoint on a relatively hand built car.

 

Other than missing books and tools do any of the board’s experts find anything else wrong with this car?

 

Compared to typical Daytona coach work efforts I’ve encountered, your Dino must’ve been metal finished far better than an average build at Scagliettis back in the day.

Damn ! And here I thought you were one of the few who takes authenticity in restorations seriously.

Yes, far more expedient than actual metal finishing, especially if/when the "worker bees" may have not had required skills to accomplish latter to expectations of today.
After all, they were just churning out production cars with somewhat limited overall expectations on fit & quality(?), nothing bespoke.

 

Small point i know but did notice the non return valve was missing from inside the airbox. Steering wheel looks like it needs to go on a diet!