I looked at the pics both times it was listed, and the interior was pretty rough. The car was a "driver" condition in and out. Not sure it made any difference who had owned it. The market did speak for a "fair" condition dino. If it had a restored interior and body, would have been $400,000+
Cocoloco. You have the right attitude. That makes the value "PRICELESS"! Enjoy your beautiful Dino...
Yes! Tried to buy red Euro coupe on BaT but high bidder was going back n forth with seller - 350s seemed reasonable but I lack patience. Decided not drive myself nuts - documented US Spider, enjoy it for years. Fantasy J was great - few calls / texts yesterday afternoon and today on transport. Excited to sit in a Dino for the first time early next week.
Thanks - restored a few and I have learned it is insane to restore a special car. Time / effort people place into builds is too much brain damage. I just want to drive it read many of these posts for nearly two decades.
Arrives tomorrow and I agree as is every other Dino. The value comes at first drive - very few Ferrari's drive as beautiful as they look, goal from here on out for F car keepers.
Delivered today in the rain - not the best but who cares. Started right up out of the trailer went for a short drive and smiled. Incredibly easy to drive shift steer - owning other F cars like SF90 it takes awhile to get going. Many say Jags are gorgeous and owned the Clark Gable restored car. Dino Blows it away My only mistake was not buying the Dino 2010 when they were 200k - beautiful drivers car. Going to clean it up and post some pics tomm stunning.
Make sure you get at least one photo, no matter how poor, today; the day Dino entered your life. I did not do that and regret it all these years later.
This looks like an interesting ‘71 Euro Spec Dino GT Coupé that has some needs for $289,500…. Anyone know more about it? Says it was (is?) registered in California. “Euro Spec 1971 Ferrari 246GT Dino with Matching Numbers This 1971 Ferrari 246GT Dino is an extremely original European delivered example with matching numbers. Marrone Metallizzato with black leather interior. It's been sitting in storage under the same California ownership for the last 40 years. It was originally delivered to Rome and made its way to the US in 1976 and has been a California car since. This Dino has never been restored. The engine is partially taken apart. Don't miss the rare chance to restore Ferrari?s mid-engined classic, the iconic and increasingly collectible 246 GT Dino. Matching numbers barn-find Out of 40 year California ownership Originally delivered new to Rome, Italy Excellent original unrestored example Ideal restoration candidate Price: $289,500” https://www.gullwingmotorcars.com/1971-ferrari-246gt-dino-c-5237.htm?tk=272960
I can't comment on the car but Gullwing Motorcars has a history of being able to source these kinds of restoration projects. They also have a history of asking all the money in the World for them and first hand inspections always seem to reveal lets say 'generous' descriptions by Gullwing. From my experience there is no bargain to be found when shopping at Gullwing.
I know all about the car. About a year and a half ago I got a call from the owner in Minden, Nevada. He was in a big hurry to get this Dino restored and asked how soon I could set up transportation. He said he had some health issues and wanted to see the Dino restored before his time ran out. I got things set up and he called and said he had gotten some horrible news from his Doctor. His prognosis was not good and that we had to hold off. He told me he was going to give the car to a friend if he passed and was leaving money to the friend to get it restored. Fast forward to a few months ago. I got a call from Grand Prix Classics in LaJolla, Ca. and was told they had a car I might be interested in. He started describing it and I told him I knew all about the car. He got it shipped from Nevada to his showroom and I went to inspect it in person. I had seen photos from the owner. It was very rough with lots of rust and mice had been living in it for some time. The smell was so bad that from 10 feet the smell was overwhelming. I told him what I thought it was worth and gave him an opening offer. We were in contact all week and he knew I wanted to buy it. He sold it out from under me to Gullwing Motors for $200,000. A week later I got a call from Gullwing offering it to me for $289,000 which I declined. It's a good restoration candidate but not for $289,500 in my opinion. He did pass away and the friend did get the car and immediately unloaded it.
Jon, thanks for this. This Dino deserves to get restored. Shame the friend didn’t respect his wishes.
