FERRARI

FERRARI

Dino 246 GT

06718

06718

The Ferrari Dino 246 GT is one of those rare cars that turns every drive into a lesson in balance and feel. The shape by Pininfarina is sculpture with purpose. The build by Scaglietti sits low and poised. The compact V6 rests just behind the seats so that every small input from your hands and feet matters. This example left Maranello in June nineteen seventy three in Blu Chiaro over Nero and was delivered through Auto Becker in Düsseldorf, the official importer for Germany.

Its life has been carefully documented. Over decades the car received the sort of work that makes a Dino easy to live with today. There is an early report from specialists in Germany that already notes a healthy mechanical state and sensible maintenance. In the two thousands the car went through a structured series of cosmetic and mechanical works with photos and invoices. The body was returned to Blu Chiaro in the correct factory tone. The interior received quality leather trim work. The mechanical file is long and transparent, including ignition upgrades, drivetrain parts, cooling service, and interior retrim.

For reliable use a fresh unnumbered replacement block was installed during a previous ownership. The original matching numbers block had cracked and was removed, then preserved. It accompanies the car as a valuable part of the identity and may be assessed for future repair. That clarity is important for any collector who cares about history and about long term value.

In recent years the Dino benefited from a deep round of finishing. Seals were renewed, the radiator was removed and refitted, all coolant hoses were changed, and the electrical system received expert attention at GSG Racing Concept in Gingins. The car passed a roadworthiness inspection in France, received fresh tyres, a refurbished fuel tank, and a full body and engine bay detailing. The result is a Ferrari Dino 246 GT that looks right, feels tight, and answers the key questions a serious buyer will ask. It is the correct colour, it has a coherent paper trail, and it is a joy to drive.

Highlights

 

  • Factory completion in June nineteen seventy three in Blu Chiaro over Nero, delivered by Auto Becker in Germany

  • Restored cosmetically and mechanically, refinished in factory correct Blu Chiaro

  • Replacement unnumbered block fitted for dependable running

  • Original matching numbers block included as a spare, cracked before removal

  • Large file of invoices, photos, evaluations, and a Ferrari Certificate of Identification dated May two thousand five

  • Recent work in two thousand twenty three to two thousand twenty five covering seals, cooling, electrics, tyres, fuel tank, and professional detailing

  • A Dino that presents beautifully and drives with the crisp response the model is loved for

 

History

 

The chronology below uses the clear year slash month slash day format you prefer and focuses on the decisive milestones.

  • 1973 slash 06 slash 22  Factory completion in Blu Chiaro over Nero. Delivery to Auto Becker in Düsseldorf.

  • 1987 to 1999  Period of use in Bergheim near Cologne with regular care.

  • 1990 slash 10 slash 25  Report by Adams and Rommerskirchen records good overall condition, engine and gearbox overhauled in nineteen eighty seven, new exhaust, renewed sills and wheel arches, paint noted defective which later led to the refinish.

  • 1992 slash 04 slash 24  Bosch ignition conversion with infrared trigger, new coil and cables, full tuning, carburettors synchronised, road test in order.

  • 1999  Change of keeper and move to Elsdorf.

  • 2002  Acquisition by an owner in Munich. Start of a structured programme of cosmetic and mechanical work with photos and invoices.

  • 2004 to 2006  Significant parts and labour from Dino specialist suppliers. New steel front assembly ordered and fitted, leather front seats retrim, gasket set and drivetrain bearings, interior trim made and installed, carpets and headlining fitted, Carello lamps supplied.

  • 2005 slash 05 slash 24  Ferrari Certificate of Identification issued.

  • 2008 slash 03 slash 18 and 2011 slash 10 slash 31  Valuations by recognised experts.

  • 2023 slash 02 slash 16  Major service in France with removal and replacement of seals across the car, radiator out and refit, all coolant hoses renewed.

  • 2024 slash 06 slash 04  Electrical system refresh at GSG Racing Concept in Gingins, followed by lubrication service on 2024 slash 07 slash 09.

  • 2025 slash 05 slash 09  New tyres installed.

  • 2025 slash 06 slash 30  Fuel tank refurbished by GSG.

  • 2025 slash 07 slash 11  Body and engine bay detailing at Car Cosmetic Gland.

 

Condition report

 

The exterior shows a deep and even finish in Blu Chiaro with clean panel fit. Brightwork and lenses present well. The cabin has high quality leather work on the front seats, door panels, dashboard, and rear bulkhead with correct textures. Carpets and headlining are tidy. Instruments and switchgear are orderly and functional. The engine bay is clean and authentic with the correct triple Weber layout and proper coolant routing following the recent service. Underneath, the structure reads straight with sound mounting points and correct finishes. On the road the car starts easily, idles evenly, pulls strongly through the rev range, and has the light precise shift that defines a well set Dino. The brakes track straight and the steering talks to your hands in that satisfying way that makes the model so addictive.

What is included

 

  • Original matching numbers engine block retained as a spare

  • Ferrari Certificate of Identification dated two thousand five slash zero five slash twenty four

  • Large dossier of invoices, photos of restoration and colour refinish, and specialist evaluations

  • Recent invoices for seals, cooling, electrics, tyres, fuel tank work, and detailing

  • German and later European paperwork that supports the timeline above

 

Why this Ferrari Dino 246 GT

 

Because everything that matters about a Dino is present here. The colour is factory correct and suits the lines perfectly. The driving feel is exactly what enthusiasts love about the model. The paper trail is long, coherent, and easy to understand. The mechanical story is transparent and sensible, with a reliable running block in the car and the original matching numbers block preserved for the future. Recent expert work means you can drive this example with confidence and present it with pride. It is eligible for the gatherings and tours where the model shines. It photographs beautifully. It represents a secure and enjoyable entry into the world of classic Ferrari ownership.


SPECIFICATIONS

NUMBER PRODUCED

2,295 units

DATE OF DELIVERY

1971

CHASSIS TYPE

Tubular steel frame chassis

LENGTH

4.23 meters (166.5 inches)

WIDTH

1.68 meters (66 inches)

HEIGHT

1.14 meters (45 inches)

WEIGHT

1,080 kilograms (2,381 pounds)

ENGINE

2.4-liter V6 engine

POWER

195 horsepower @ 7,600 RPM

TORQUE

226 Newton-meters (166 pound-feet) @ 5,500 RPM

0-60 MPH

7.0 seconds

TOP SPEED

235 km/h (146 mph)


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