• Delivered new in Turin, Italy
• In a private collection for 46 years (1980 onwards)
• Maintained by the owner's in-house mechanic
• Highly original
• Desirable E-Series model
• Full ownership history from new

A 2.4-litre version on a longer wheelbase - the 246 GT - replaced the original Dino 206 in late 1969.

Built by Scaglietti, the body was now steel and the cylinder block cast-iron rather than aluminium, but the bigger engine's increased power - 195bhp at 7,600rpm - adequately compensated for the weight gain.

A Targa-top version, the 246 GTS, followed in 1972.

The Dino 246 was built in three series: 'L', 'M' and 'E', these designations reflecting detail changes in the specification.

Of the three, the M-series is by far the rarest, being produced during the early months of 1971 only.

Changes from the preceding L-series included a 30mm increase in rear track; five-bolt fixing for the road wheels; internal boot release; seat-mounted headrests; and various minor improvements to ...