This 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT is one of approximately 2,900 E-series examples produced through July 1974 and is a European-market car that was imported to the US in the late 1970s. Following time in multiple states and a period of storage, chassis 04022 was acquired by the seller in 2021 and refurbished at their shop, Dino Restoration of Rancho Santa Fe, California. Work performed as part of the multi-year project is noted to have involved a bare-metal repaint in Blu Scuro, an interior re-trim in beige leather, and a mechanical overhaul. Power is provided by a 2.4-liter V6 equipped with triple Weber carburetors that is mated to a five-speed manual transaxle. Further equipment includes an ANSA exhaust system, Koni shocks, and 14″ Cromodora five-lug alloy wheels along with Daytona-style seats, a MOMO steering wheel, and a gated shifter. This E-series 246 is now offered in Spicewood, Texas, with a Matthias Bartz Dino Compendium report, manufacturer’s literature, a tool kit, and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.
Delivered from the factory in Blu Scuro, the Scaglietti-built bodywork of this example was disassembled, placed on a rotisserie, media blasted, repaired, and repainted as part of the aforementioned multi-year refurbishment completed in 2024. European-market lighting includes flush, clear front turn signals along with round signal repeaters on the front fenders. Carello-branded headlamps, parallel windshield wipers, split chrome bumpers, and a driver-side mirror are further details.
The 14″ Cromodora five-lug alloy wheels wear Dino-branded center caps and are mounted with 205/70 Michelin XWX tires. A matching spare wheel and tire are stored in the front trunk. The suspension incorporates unequal-length A-arms, coilover Koni shock absorbers, and anti-roll bars up front and out back. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted and ventilated disc brakes at all four corners.
Daytona-style seats trimmed in beige leather with black accents have been added inside the cockpit, and color-matched upholstery trims the door panels as well as the rear bulkhead. Replacement carpets line the floors, and the dash has been recovered with a gray “mouse hair” finish. Additional equipment includes a heater, power windows, three-point seatbelts, and headrests mounted to the seatbacks.
The leather-trimmed MOMO steering wheel features a Dino horn button and is paired with a dogleg-pattern gated shifter. Dino-branded Veglia Borletti instrumentation consists of a tachometer with a 7,750-rpm redline accompanied by a 270-km/h speedometer, an analog clock, and auxiliary gauges for oil temperature, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage. The five-digit odometer shows 304 kilometers (~189 miles), and was reset upon completion of the project. Total mileage is unknown.
The mid-mounted 2.4-liter Tipo 135CS V6 features a 65° angle between cylinder banks, dual overhead camshafts on each bank, Magneti Marelli ignition, and a trio of two-barrel Weber carburetors.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transaxle. Aluminum underbody panels have been added, and the car is equipped with an ANSA exhaust system.
The Matthias Bartz Dino Compendium report notes a production date of May 15, 1972, and lists factory colors and options as well as the ownership history.
Manufacturer’s literature and reproduction tools will accompany the car.
Photos taken at various stages of the refurbishment process are presented in the gallery.