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At the age of 24, Enzo Ferrari's son, Alfredo 'Dino' Ferrari (a trained engineer), passed away tragically, just as he was making a case for performance-oriented six-cylinder engines for the company's racing efforts. Just before his tragic demise, Dino had discussed the technical details of a small V-6 engine with Ferrari engineer Vittorio Jano.
The V-6 would make it into production as a 1,987-cubic centimeter unit, which allowed Ferrari to qualify for Formula Two racing. The small engine was abnormal for the company, but so was the mid-engine configuration. Enzo Ferrari was convinced in part by Sergio Pininfarina himself, and allowed a prototype to be built. The design was met well received, and shortly thereafter, a prototype called the Dino 206 GT was born. It was first displayed at the 1965 Paris Motor Show, before being updated for the 1966 Turin Salon, and then it was put into production in 1968, as the company's first mid-engined model.
The Dino nomenclature was a tribute to Enzo's son. The cars lacked Ferrari badging and their engines were assembled under Fiat's watch, but they were Ferraris through-and-through. The engines would later make their way into the revolutionary road-going Lancia Stratos.
In 1969, the Dino's V-6 was enlarged to 2,418 cubic centimeters, giving the 206 its new 246 nomenclature. The 65-degree motor had an iron block with alloy heads. The cars destined for the North American market produced an impressive 175 horsepower. This was a rather high figure during the emissions-strangled mid-1970s. The European, full-breathing engines produced about 20 more horsepower.
Most of the Dino 206 GTs remained in Italy, while the 246 GT was better marketed globally. In 1972, the open-top GTS Spider was introduced. Although the 246 GT Dino was Ferrari's best seller to date, fewer than 3,800 were produced before production came to a close in 1974.
This particular car is a 1972 Dino 246 GTS and has been a California car since new. It has passed through just owners in its 41-year history. The car was delivered with both air conditioning and power windows. It has recently been given an engine-out restoration, with approximately $85,000 spent on the restoration.
The car is finished in the correct Giallo Fly paint scheme over a rich black leather interior.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014
The V-6 would make it into production as a 1,987-cubic centimeter unit, which allowed Ferrari to qualify for Formula Two racing. The small engine was abnormal for the company, but so was the mid-engine configuration. Enzo Ferrari was convinced in part by Sergio Pininfarina himself, and allowed a prototype to be built. The design was met well received, and shortly thereafter, a prototype called the Dino 206 GT was born. It was first displayed at the 1965 Paris Motor Show, before being updated for the 1966 Turin Salon, and then it was put into production in 1968, as the company's first mid-engined model.
The Dino nomenclature was a tribute to Enzo's son. The cars lacked Ferrari badging and their engines were assembled under Fiat's watch, but they were Ferraris through-and-through. The engines would later make their way into the revolutionary road-going Lancia Stratos.
In 1969, the Dino's V-6 was enlarged to 2,418 cubic centimeters, giving the 206 its new 246 nomenclature. The 65-degree motor had an iron block with alloy heads. The cars destined for the North American market produced an impressive 175 horsepower. This was a rather high figure during the emissions-strangled mid-1970s. The European, full-breathing engines produced about 20 more horsepower.
Most of the Dino 206 GTs remained in Italy, while the 246 GT was better marketed globally. In 1972, the open-top GTS Spider was introduced. Although the 246 GT Dino was Ferrari's best seller to date, fewer than 3,800 were produced before production came to a close in 1974.
This particular car is a 1972 Dino 246 GTS and has been a California car since new. It has passed through just owners in its 41-year history. The car was delivered with both air conditioning and power windows. It has recently been given an engine-out restoration, with approximately $85,000 spent on the restoration.
The car is finished in the correct Giallo Fly paint scheme over a rich black leather interior.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014
2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $325,000-USD $375,000
Sale Price :
USD $340,500
2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Sale Price :
USD $352,000
1972 Ferrari 246 Dino Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 246 Dino
(Data based on Model Year 1972 sales)
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Coachwork by Scaglietti Chassis#: 03818 Sold for USD$665,000 2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Chassis#: 04860 Sold for USD$533,000 2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti Chassis#: 04382 Sold for USD$313,000 2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami | |
1972 FERRARI DINO 246 GT Chassis#: 03656 Sold for USD$423,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Chassis#: 03088 Sold for USD$260,400 2023 Bonhams : Quail | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti Chassis#: 03354 Sold for USD$434,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Chassis#: 03058 Sold for USD$425,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | |
1972 Dino 246 GT Série E Chassis#: 03748 Sold for USD$310,731 2022 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT - Matching Numbers Chassis#: 04774 Sold for USD$393,437 2021 Silverstone Auctions : A Sale of Ferraris | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS by Scaglietti Chassis#: 04284 Sold for USD$401,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1972 FERRARI DINO 246 GT Chassis#: 03656 Sold for USD$385,000 2021 Gooding & Co : May : Geared Online | |
1972 FERRARI DINO 246 GT Chassis#: 03392 Sold for USD$275,000 2020 Gooding : Geared Online | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti Chassis#: 02828 Sold for USD$318,500 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1972 FERRARI 246GT DINO Chassis#: 06966 Sold for USD$308,000 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS by Scaglietti Chassis#: 04268 Sold for USD$340,500 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Chassis#: 04460 Sold for USD$280,000 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1972 FERRARI DINO 246 GT Chassis#: 03148 Sold for USD$258,750 2019 Coys - True Greats 2019 | |
1972 Ferrari 246 GT Dino Coupe Chassis#: 04178 Sold for USD$450,000 2019 Shannons Sydney Spring Classic | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Chassis#: 03656 Sold for USD$375,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT 'Chairs & Flares' by Scaglietti Chassis#: 04970 Sold for USD$483,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey |
Ferrari 246 Dinos That Failed To Sell At Auction
1972 Ferrari 246 Dino's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1972 Dino 246 GT Tipo E | 4958 | 2023 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | $260,000 | $300,000 | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT Berlinetta | 03478 | 2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti | 03162 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $280,000 | $350,000 | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT | 2018 Russo & Steele : Monterey | ||||
1972 Ferrari 246 GT Dino Coupe *Amended* | 2018 Shannons Sydney Classic | ||||
1972 FERRARI DINO 246 GT | 03572 | 2018 BarrettJackson : Palm Beach | |||
1972 Ferrari 246 GT Dino | 03000 | 2017 Motostalgia Auction Watkins Glen VGP | $305,000 | $340,000 | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Berlinetta | 05206 | 2017 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $280,000 | $340,000 | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Design by Pininfarina Coachwork by Scaglietti | 04092 | 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $330,000 | $380,000 | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT | 2017 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels Auction | $275,000 | $350,000 | ||
1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT | 02940 | 2016 Historics at Brookland | $260,000 | $300,000 | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT | 02950 | 2016 Mecum : Dallas | $300,000 | ||
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT | 03152 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $270,000 | ||
1972 Ferrari 246 GT Dino | 03000 | 2016 Motostalgia Auction Watkins Glen VGP | $305,000 | $340,000 | |
1972 Dino 246 GT | 04372 | 2016 Artcurial : LeMans Classic | $220,000 | $280,000 | |
1972 Ferrari Dino GT | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | ||||
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT | 02950 | 2016 Worldwide Auctions The Houston Classic | $320,000 | $350,000 | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT | 03138 | 2016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford | |||
1972 FERRARI DINO 246 GT | 03314 | 2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | $350,000 | $400,000 | |
1972 FERRARI DINO 246 GT | 03152 | 2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | $325,000 | $375,000 | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT | 03126 | 2015 Auctions America : Hilton Head | $210,000 | ||
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT | 05470 | 2015 Silverstone Auction Salon Prive Sale | |||
1972 Ferrari Dino | 03128 | 2015 Mecum : Monterey | $290,000 | $350,000 | $400,000 |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT | 03846 | 2015 Silverstone Auction Classic Sale | $240,000 | $280,000 | |
1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT/GTS | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS | 04870 | 2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
1972 Ferrari Dino | 03466 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $280,000 | ||
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS | 04038 | 2013 Gooding and Company The Amelia Island Auction | $375,000 | $475,000 | |
1972 Ferrari 246 GTS Spyder | 04284 | 2012 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale | $220,000 | $250,000 |
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