ADVICE NEEDED ON 1974 246 GTS

At $60k, someone is trying to SERIOUSLY rip you off!!!!

My recommendation, if you want the most money with the least amount of hassle, is to contact Tom Shaughnessy. He has posted on this thread. He specializes in cars like this and is extremely fair when it comes to values.

I have several Dino's, the RHD drive aspect is so something that needs special attention when here in the USA. Tom can solve that problem without discounting down the car because of that.

 

Jon –

On a more serious note - I second everyone’s opinions here. The right hand drive feature makes it even more desirable in other countries – specifically Japan as seen here: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/206-246/425923-dino-classic-weekend-tokyo.html

Take your time with this one.

Pietro

 

True Tom S. is a straight shooter who would pay good money and make the transaction as easy as you will ever get. You may want to hear what he has to say.

 

please name the azz hat that offered to screw the widow out of her husbands car for $60k.
what a robbery attempt!!

 

Love it - love it!!! I wouldn't restore it. My suggestion is find a very reputable Ferrari guy to assess what it needs to clean it up / make it run / reassemble and fix the basics / and collect all the bits together like books tools etc. If you have a mechanic or engineer who's a friend, that would be a big plus to honestly know what's going on. Keep in mind that a full engine rebuild is ~20k (And this is a worst case / probably unlikely situation). Then take your time looking for an auction house. Based on recent numbers for this car, just cleaned up a little (and I do mean a little), that car is worth a lot. As it sits, not running and not knowing if it runs is awkward too the value, and you'll be at a disadvantage trying to set a price; However, Ferrari's are pretty solid machines, and you may be very pleasantly surprised at how little ($ and effort) it takes to make it run.

Some very talented Ferrari guys are:
Great Marques in CA
David Feinberg in NH
Paul Newman in Canada

You can search them on Ferrarichat.


Follow the F-chatters.

 

THANK YOU all so much for the fantastic input and valuable info! Some very serious offers have come in this afternoon since the lowball dealership event, and we have them for consideration, but I have every intention of following the wisdom and advice given today, so no quick decisions.

My next step is going to be to locate the numbers verify they are a match, I am fairly confident they will... I'll post the results.

From there we'll get the engine assessed by a specialist, perhaps running with any luck, have the pieces put back on, and give Ebay a shot. Unless of course that motivated buyer comes in before then, blows us away with a crazy offer and it's a done deal (one could always dream).

I'm still learning, so the plan may change. If it does, the auction at Monterey is plan B.

This community is so generous and such a valuable resource, a special thanks to Scott.

 

A RHD GTS on the east coast with $295k asking for comps, this car has been for sale for some time.
1972 Ferrari 246GTS Dino -

 

The price would higher with a 5 speed

 

Don't own a Dino, and I have no dog in this hunt. But I will say this I: the advice, sincerity, and good will demonstrated on/in this thread is a perfect illustration of why Ferrari Chat is the ultimate on-line fraternity. Honest car guys all trying to help someone they have never met ... absolutely superb, gentlemen!

 

In addition to all of the honest, sincere and sound advice contained on this thread, it is nice to know that, at some point in time, another lovely Dino will be back on the road, with a loving owner. This forum is truly dedicated to the preservation, use and enjoyment of all Dinos, wherever they may be found. Forza Dino! Fred

 

„Classic and Sportscar“ 08/1982
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Oh my gosh, is this the car? I think we have the british plate "RLJ-106M" and I can make out an RLJ in the picture!

 

Yes, it's your car. Only 4 246 GTS models were sold in this colour (Nocciola) in the UK. Your car, 06982, was the second example and the only one of the four delivered with the black vinyl interior. Two of the others had black leather with the fourth example having beige leather.

Mototechnique are very much still in business. It may be worth contacting them to see if they still have photo's of the car Sports Car Restoration, Vintage and Classic Car Restoration, Surrey, London

 

yes, that`s correct... "RLJ-106M" was the plate

 

amazing cars in the gallery, gold dino Gt in there too!!

Gallery

 

Such a cool story. Best luck with finding it a new home!!

 

Been digging through the clutter today, here's the 1957 SP1600 356A in the other half of the garage.
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keep looking in that garage. I think you may keep finding cool and valuable stuff!

 

No kidding. Can I come to the garage sale?!?

 

I'll bet the missing Bond DB5 is in there somewhere!

 

And a tan dash...
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Well, that is pretty easy to guess.

A Ferrari dealer in Seattle. Hmm - that would be, I would venture, &3%%^%! of $$$$$$$.

 

You guys are all terrific helping out like this. I was one of the first members of FerrariChat, and have gotten so much great advice from all of you over the years. A terrific group of people.

Matthias- Where on earth do you get this information from? Can you predict the weather for the next few weeks? For New York City, specifically.

$60K for this car? No wonder car salesmen are ranked the least trusted profession in the USA (true story).

 

it`s going to stay sunny.....
;-)

 

Great find and hopefully it will have a magnificent ending for the OP...hopefully the bug will bite and it'll be restored by the current owners to its previous glory!

Just an quick off topic, the tanned dash in the example above, was this ever an original option?