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£287,528
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
UK • 12 Dec 2020 • Lot 316
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS, originally Blu Dino Metallic, underwent a color change to Rosso Corsa. It features a comprehensive history file, Ferrari Classiche certification, and recent engine/gearbox rebuild.
Condition
7
The car has had multiple restorations, including a color change. The paintwork and bodywork are in fine fettle, as is the interior which includes the very desirable Daytona seats. The car is supplied with a comprehensive history file detailing the multiple restorations, sales receipts from new, many old MoT test certificates, sundry invoices, and the Red Book Ferrari Classiche certification confirming it still retains its original engine, gearbox, body and chassis.
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66,500 miles
PMC 657L
United Kingdom
5296
1972
Auction
Description
Supplied new by Maranello Concessionaires, this Series 3 Type E, 246 GTS was delivered to its first owner Mr Tipper of South Kensington in November 1972.
Copies of correspondence from Mr Tipper to Maranello Concessionaires and Ferrari show it was originally ordered in Rosso Chiaro Red; however, before finalising the order Mr Tipper changed his mind and the Ferrari was delivered in Blu Dino Metallic over a black 161 interior with a specification including metallic paint and electric windows.
The plexiglass headlight covers and Ferrari badges were also fitted by Maranello Concessionaires in period.
The Dino was treated to its first extensive restoration in 1987 by Gray Paul Ferrari which included an engine overhaul, a retrimmed interior and a renovated chassis and body, the cost of which amounted to £20,242.
The odometer was also replaced during restoration, previously showing 42,540 miles.
Acquired by DK Engineering in the early 1990s it was sold to its next custodian and treated t...
Price Analysis vs Other Dino 246 GTSs
£208,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£392,487
Median Price (Since 2020)
£988,450
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Previous Dino 246 GTS Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 11th Nov 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
23,008 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Nov 2016, 23,008 miles
Passed
On 11th Nov 2015, 21,784 miles
Passed
On 12th Nov 2014, 20,575 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- unable to see all brake components to test
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Passed
On 10th Oct 2013, 20,439 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Historics
Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
Operating from Ascot, Berkshire, Historics is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions in the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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