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1973 Ferrari 246 Dino Coupe

In Alfredino 'Dino' Ferrari, Enzo saw an heir to his growing Italian stable. Therefore, his death in 1956 would be a tragic blow to 'il Commendatore'. As a result, Enzo would look to honor the memory of his son in really the only way he knew how.

Dino was the son. Therefore, it seemed only fitting a new line of Ferrari automobiles powered by a smaller displacement engines should be badged 'Dinos'. It was the mainstream Ferrari brand meant to offer Ferrari-like performance at a reduced cost.

Like everything at Ferrari during Enzo's life, Dino would be birthed as a result of a need to commercialize the company's Formula 2 engines. The engine was quite capable. Initially a 2.0-liter, four-cam V6, the engine produced around 180bhp and made speeds in excess of 130mph more than possible with the right design.

Pininfarina would offer just that. Aggressive and evocative, light and very aerodynamic, the 206GT was able to reach 142mph. Its mid-engine arrangement and low center of gravity layout made the car extremely nimble and, as a result, capable of keeping up with some more powerful Ferraris.

This performance would come with some trials. The greatest challenge would come in the form of the problematic aluminum body. The answer to this challenge was found to be simple. Instead of aluminum, steel would be used. While this made the issues less, the weight would be more, making the performance factor the new issue. To overcome the weight gain a larger engine would be needed.

In late 1969, a replacement would be introduced in the form of the 246GT. Powered by a 2.4-liter V6, the 246GT was capable of similar performance as a result of its 195bhp at 7,600rpm, this despite the steel body and cast iron cylinder block.

The 246GT would be hailed by those who drove it. The car's handling, responsive steering, braking and feel on the road made it a favorite. The Pininfarina body style took it over the top when it came to appeal. Even to this very day, the Dino 246GT remains an aesthetically-pleasing thing to behold.

This particular chassis, 06626, would be finished at the factory in June of 1973. While a Targa-top model was available, this chassis would be completed as a closed Coupe version. Completed with left-hand drive, the car would be intended for Belgium and one of Enzo's closest friends.

Jacques Swaters had a close relationship with Enzo and his Garage Francorchamps SA would put in the order for the car. Despite heading for Belgium, the car would be finished in Rosso Chiaro Ferrari red with a black interior, not the Belgian yellow that would often adorn cars intended for Belgium.

Not long after taking delivery of the car, Swaters would sell the car to its first owner, Mr. Jean Oury. On July 17th, 1973 the 246GT would depart for Monceau-sur-Sambre, Belgium and Oury's ownership.

Interestingly, in 1989, Jacques Swaters himself would buy the Dino back from Oury to be part of his own personal collection. It would remain as part of the collection until 2013.

Having just two long-term owners since new and one of those being Swaters himself, this particular Dino is an impressive example. Complete with period-style Michelin XWX tires, nearly every aspect of the car presents as original. In addition, to everything else, a complete history file from Ferrari historian Marcel Massini only reflects the chassis' place in Ferrari history.

Offered through Bonhams' 2015 Quail Lodge auction, this ex-Jacques Swaters Dino 246GT would garner a sale price of $407,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Jeremy McMullen
In June of 1973, this Ferrari Dino was completed at the Ferrari factory. It left the factory in Rosso Chiaro Ferrari 20-R-190 Red over a Nero 161 Black interior, fitted with Cromodora alloy wheels. It was built as the closed Coupe version in the E production series, and equipped as a left hand drive European example destined for the Belgian market.

This car had been ordered on March 14th of 1973 by Jacques Swaters Garage Francorchamps SA, the famous Belgian Ferrari importer and racing driver of Ecurie Francorchamps fame. Swaters sold the car on July 17, 1973 to the first owner, Mr. Jean Oury, resident of Monceau-sur-Sambre, Belgium. In February of 1989, the Dino was repurchased by Garage Francorchamps' proprietor, Mr. Jacques Swaters, and remained in his collection until 2013.

Currently this Dino wears the factory-correct Red and rides on silver Campagnolo wheels with vintage-style Michelin XWX tires. The odometer shows less than 38,000 kilometers, believed to be the cars actual mileage.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2015

2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $330,000-USD $400,000 
Sale Price :
USD $407,000

2013 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais

Sale Price :
USD $330,844 (€ 247,250.00)

1973 Ferrari 246 Dino Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Ferrari 246 Dino

(Data based on Model Year 1973 sales)
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 07474
Sold for USD$689,316
  2024 RM Sothebys : Paris
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 06718
Sold for USD$356,407
  2023 RM Sothebys : Munich
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 07094
Sold for USD$493,558
  2023 RM Sothebys : London
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS 'Chairs & Flares' by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 06464
Sold for USD$775,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
Chassis#: 05986
Sold for USD$456,000
  2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
Chassis#: 05966
Sold for USD$522,500
  2023 Mecum : Monterey
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1973 Dino 246 GTS
Chassis#: 06846
Sold for USD$464,723
  2023 Artcurial : Retromobile
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
Chassis#: 07134
Sold for USD$428,770
  2022 Artcurial : Automobiles Sur Les Champs
 
1973 FERRARI DINO 246 GTS
Chassis#: 06482
Sold for USD$349,427
  2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS 'Chairs & Flares' by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 06462
Sold for USD$802,500
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS 'Chairs & Flares' by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 05530
Sold for USD$561,607
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monaco Grimaldi Forum
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
Chassis#: 05714
Sold for USD$511,000
  2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
Chassis#: 05848
Sold for USD$467,500
  2021 Mecum : Monterey
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
Chassis#: 06098
Sold for USD$302,644
  2021 Silverstone Auctions : A Sale of Ferraris
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 06290
Sold for USD$289,514
  2020 RM Sothebys : Paris
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Coupé
Chassis#: 06250
Sold for USD$257,159
  2019 Collector's Motor Cars and Automobilia, RAF Museum Hendon
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 07294
Sold for USD$554,120
  2019 RM Sothebys : London
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
Chassis#: 05686
Sold for USD$555,000
  2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT 'Chairs & Flares' by Scaglietti
Chassis#: 07520
Sold for USD$500,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
Chassis#: 06274
Sold for USD$258,500
  2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona
 

Ferrari 246 Dinos That Failed To Sell At Auction

1973 Ferrari 246 Dino's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Coachwork by Pininfarina/Scaglietti057102024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction $50,000$450,000
1973 Ferrari 246 GTS Dino Chairs and Flares058302024 RM Sothebys : Arizona $650,000$850,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS by Scaglietti073262023 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz $450,000$500,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$525,000$650,000$700,000
1973 FERRARI DINO 246 GTS BY SCAGLIETTI055842021 RM Sothebys : Milan 2021   
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS065902020 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale $270,000$330,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT050202020 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island $325,000$375,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Chairs & Flares by Scaglietti060022020 RM Sothebys : Paris $380,000$420,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS055342020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona $325,000$400,000
1973 FERRARI 246 GT DINO 2019 Coys Syon Park, London $160,000$190,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS054982019 Mecum : Monterey $375,000$400,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Spider071762018 Bonhams : London Olympia $350,000$400,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Spider075862018 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale $450,000$550,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS069642018 Silverstone Auctions : NEC Classic Motor Show   
1973 Ferrari 246 Dino GTS054922018 Coys : Schloss Dyck $330,000$350,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS058642018 Bonhams : Goodwood $250,000$300,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS046342017 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival $280,000$340,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT043742017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $250,000$325,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS058362017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ $325,000$425,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS061062017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ $325,000$375,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS053382016 Silverstone Auctions : NEC Classic Motor Show   
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS065182016 Mecum : Dallas$300,000  
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS065182016 Mecum : Monterey   
1973 Dino 246GT Coupé65802016 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale $250,000$350,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT056902016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction $450,000$525,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti035802016 RM Sothebys : Arizona$370,000$400,000$500,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT049842015 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island $380,000$440,000
1973 FERRARI DINO 246 GTS058002014 Mecum Monterey$425,000$400,000$500,000
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS076302013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013$320,000  
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Chairs & Flares057202013 Russo & Steele Newport Beach$360,000  

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