Highlights

Matching numbers across chassis, body, engine, and gearbox, confirmed by accompanying Massini report
UK-supplied via Maranello Concessionaires, remaining in the UK throughout its life
Runner-Up with Honourable Mention in the Preservation Class at Salon Privé Concours, Blenheim Palace, 2022
Paint and interior understood to be largely original
Accompanied by original Ferrari warranty booklet, manuals, spare parts catalogue, tools, spare wheel, and correct leather wallet
Distinctive private registration '246 FS'

The Appeal

The 'E-Series' Dino 246 GT was the most refined iteration of Ferrari's mid-engined V6 sports car, with improved carburation, revised interior controls, and a more usable layout. It is widely regarded as the model at its most resolved and is increasingly the variant most sought after by collectors.

Our car was completed on 27 July 1973 and supplied new to the UK through Maranello Concessionaires, specified in Blue Metallizzato over Beige. It has remained in the UK ever since. It retains matching numbers across chassis, body, engine, and gearbox, as confirmed by its Massini report, and the paint and interior are understood to be largely original.

Its preservation credentials were recognised in 2022, when it was invited to the Preservation Class at the Salon Privé Concours at Blenheim Palace, where it was awarded Runner-Up with an Honourable Mention. Ahead of that appearance, the car underwent a sympathetic programme of recommissioning, including a top-end engine rebuild, replacement of the fuel tanks, and attention to the braking, suspension, and cooling systems. The work was carried out with care to maintain the car's underlying originality.

It is offered with documentation including the original Ferrari warranty booklet, operating and maintenance manuals, spare parts catalogue, tools, and spare wheel, all housed in the correct leather wallet. The apt private registration plate '246 FS' stays with the car.

History and Paperwork

Completed 27 July 1973 and supplied new to the UK in RHD via Maranello Concessionaires
Has remained in the UK throughout its life
Matching numbers across chassis, body, engine, and gearbox, confirmed by Massini report
As a vehicle manufactured in 1973, this Ferrari is exempt from MOT testing in the UK
Original Ferrari warranty booklet present
Operating and maintenance manuals present
Spare parts catalogue present
Correct leather wallet present
Registration plate 246 FS retained with the car
16,000 miles (indicated)

The Condition

Specified in Blue Metallizzato over Beige from new
Concours-recognised in the Preservation Class at Salon Privé, 2022, awarded Runner-Up with Honourable Mention
Tools and spare wheel present

Finished in Blue Metallizzato over Beige from new, this E-Series Dino is a notably original and carefully preserved example, with paint and interior both understood to be largely as they left the factory. That originality was recognised at the 2022 Salon Privé Concours at Blenheim Palace, where it was awarded Runner-Up with an Honourable Mention in the Preservation Class. It comes complete with its tools and spare wheel, along with the original warranty booklet, manuals and spare parts catalogue in the correct leather wallet.

The Mechanics

2.4-litre Tipo 135 CS V6 engine
Five-speed manual transmission
'E-Series' specification with improved carburetion
Top-end engine rebuild carried out ahead of the 2022 concours appearance

Ahead of its 2022 concours appearance, the car underwent a sympathetic recommissioning, including a top-end engine rebuild and replacement fuel tanks, along with attention to the brakes, suspension and cooling system. The work was carried out with care to preserve the car’s underlying originality, leaving a Dino that is as rewarding to drive as it is to admire.

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