Description
1973 Dino 246 GTS No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. 03706 Engine no. 8837 - Certified by Ferrari Classiche - Sold new in France, where it remained until 2013 - Complete high-quality restoration by Cremonini, Toni Auto, RBBC, Maieli - Entirely original mechanics - Extremely rare European GTS - No reserve The Dino 246 GT is a real milestone in Ferrari history, being the brand's first production model to feature a mid-rear engine. What's more, it was named "Dino" after the son of Enzo Ferrari, who died prematurely in 1956 while working on a V6 project. As a tribute, this type of engine was subsequently named after him. The Dino's V6 is unique in that it was manufactured by Fiat. In fact, to homologate this engine for Formula 2, it was necessary to produce more than 500 units per year, a quantity that exceeded the capacity of the Ferrari factory. Hence the idea of equipping a Fiat sports car, the Fiat Dino, with a less powerful version. In the Ferrari version of the Dino, this 65°, four-stroke V6 began its career in 2L form for the Dino 206 GT unveiled in 1968. In addition to its original powertrain, the shape of this little berlinetta is a masterpiece of balance and fluidity. At the 1969 Turin Motor Show, a 2.4-liter version, the 246 GT, brought the model to maturity, with more torque and driving comfort on a slightly longer wheelbase. And finally, at the 1972 Geneva Motor Show, the 246 GTS was presented, with its removable "targa"-style roof, the culmination of this "little Ferrari". The Dino 246 GTS in the W collection is one of the very first examples produced, being the ninth of the 1,282 Dino 246 GTSs built between 1972 and 1974. Its original color is "Rosso Dino" (code 20-R-350), with a black vinyl interior (code 16). It was sold new in France through importer Charles Pozzi to a Mr. Chazal, in whose name it was registered on February 20, 1973. Dating from April 6, 1981, the second known registration, 2476 EB 94, corresponds to the Val-de-Marne department. On July 8, 1988, it changed its registration once again, to 146 WC 31, in the name of a J. Meneghetti, in Haute-Garonne. In July 2013, this car was withdrawn from circulation and put into storage before being sold on June 23, 2014, via Modena Sport, official Ferrari and Maserati representative in the Toulouse suburbs, to Silvano Toni, of Maranello, the town where Ferrari is based. Silvano Toni then used his own company, Toni Auto, to embark on a complete restoration of the car. Once all the mechanical parts had been removed, he entrusted the hull to RBBC of Modena, who had the defects rectified by a former Scaglietti sheet metal worker who had worked on the Dino at the time. Following this, the body is sent to Carrozzeria Cremonini, also in Modena, where it is primed and painted before a careful hand-polishing. Silvano Toni decided to replace the rather conspicuous red with a more discreet "Grigio Fumo", a smoky grey that marries perfectly with the elegantly curved lines of the 246 GTS. It then receives new upholstery in beige Connolly Vaumol leather (code VM 3218), as well as black wool carpeting. All the companies involved in the refurbishment are unanimously recognized for their competence in their speciality. Once the restoration is complete, the car's first public outing will be the meeting organized on September 9 and 10, 2017 at the Fiorano circuit in Maranello, for Ferrari's 70th anniversary. In the meantime, it has been purchased by Staffan Wittmark, who was charmed by the color combination, and takes delivery on September 27, 2017. Camped on its beautiful Cromodora rims, this Dino 246 GTS has undergone Ferrari Classiche certification. As with the other cars in the W Collection, a large-format book illustrated with high-quality photos has been specially published to present the history and restoration of this remarkably restored example, in a presentation that meets the particularly demanding criteria of its owner. Swedish title Chassis no. 03706 Engine no. 8837 - Certified by Ferrari Classiche - Sold new in France, where it stayed until 2013 - Full, high-quality restoration by Cremonini, Toni Auto, RBBC and Maieli - All matching numbers and completely restored mechanically - Extremely rare European GTS - No reserve The Dino 246 GT was truly a milestone in Ferrari's history, as it was the company's first mid-rear engined model. Moreover, it bore the name 'Dino', the first name of Enzo Ferrari's s
17
1973 Dino 246 GTS No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. 03706 Engine no. 8837 - Certified by Ferrari Classiche - Sold new in France, where it remained until 2013 - Complete high-quality restoration by Cremonini, Toni Auto, RBBC, Maieli - Entirely original mechanics - Extremely rare European GTS - No reserve The Dino 246 GT is a real milestone in Ferrari history, being the brand's first production model to feature a mid-rear engine. What's more, it was named "Dino" after the son of Enzo Ferrari, who died prematurely in 1956 while working on a V6 project. As a tribute, this type of engine was subsequently named after him. The Dino's V6 is unique in that it was manufactured by Fiat. In fact, to homologate this engine for Formula 2, it was necessary to produce more than 500 units per year, a quantity that exceeded the capacity of the Ferrari factory. Hence the idea of equipping a Fiat sports car, the Fiat Dino, with a less powerful version. In the Ferrari version of the Dino, this 65°, four-stroke V6 began its career in 2L form for the Dino 206 GT unveiled in 1968. In addition to its original powertrain, the shape of this little berlinetta is a masterpiece of balance and fluidity. At the 1969 Turin Motor Show, a 2.4-liter version, the 246 GT, brought the model to maturity, with more torque and driving comfort on a slightly longer wheelbase. And finally, at the 1972 Geneva Motor Show, the 246 GTS was presented, with its removable "targa"-style roof, the culmination of this "little Ferrari". The Dino 246 GTS in the W collection is one of the very first examples produced, being the ninth of the 1,282 Dino 246 GTSs built between 1972 and 1974. Its original color is "Rosso Dino" (code 20-R-350), with a black vinyl interior (code 16). It was sold new in France through importer Charles Pozzi to a Mr. Chazal, in whose name it was registered on February 20, 1973. Dating from April 6, 1981, the second known registration, 2476 EB 94, corresponds to the Val-de-Marne department. On July 8, 1988, it changed its registration once again, to 146 WC 31, in the name of a J. Meneghetti, in Haute-Garonne. In July 2013, this car was withdrawn from circulation and put into storage before being sold on June 23, 2014, via Modena Sport, official Ferrari and Maserati representative in the Toulouse suburbs, to Silvano Toni, of Maranello, the town where Ferrari is based. Silvano Toni then used his own company, Toni Auto, to embark on a complete restoration of the car. Once all the mechanical parts had been removed, he entrusted the hull to RBBC of Modena, who had the defects rectified by a former Scaglietti sheet metal worker who had worked on the Dino at the time. Following this, the body is sent to Carrozzeria Cremonini, also in Modena, where it is primed and painted before a careful hand-polishing. Silvano Toni decided to replace the rather conspicuous red with a more discreet "Grigio Fumo", a smoky grey that marries perfectly with the elegantly curved lines of the 246 GTS. It then receives new upholstery in beige Connolly Vaumol leather (code VM 3218), as well as black wool carpeting. All the companies involved in the refurbishment are unanimously recognized for their competence in their speciality. Once the restoration is complete, the car's first public outing will be the meeting organized on September 9 and 10, 2017 at the Fiorano circuit in Maranello, for Ferrari's 70th anniversary. In the meantime, it has been purchased by Staffan Wittmark, who was charmed by the color combination, and takes delivery on September 27, 2017. Camped on its beautiful Cromodora rims, this Dino 246 GTS has undergone Ferrari Classiche certification. As with the other cars in the W Collection, a large-format book illustrated with high-quality photos has been specially published to present the history and restoration of this remarkably restored example, in a presentation that meets the particularly demanding criteria of its owner. Swedish title Chassis no. 03706 Engine no. 8837 - Certified by Ferrari Classiche - Sold new in France, where it stayed until 2013 - Full, high-quality restoration by Cremonini, Toni Auto, RBBC and Maieli - All matching numbers and completely restored mechanically - Extremely rare European GTS - No reserve The Dino 246 GT was truly a milestone in Ferrari's history, as it was the company's first mid-rear engined model. Moreover, it bore the name 'Dino', the first name of Enzo Ferrari's s
