1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

An interesting Dino 246 GT in good condition but in need for restoration work according to your own preferences and desires

Originally delivered in the rare and attractive colour scheme of Dino Marrone Metallizzato (106-M-73) with a beige leather interior

Engine “matching numbers”

Ownership history largely known; spent over 18 years with its first owner in the US, in Germany since 1991 with two long-term owners

In particular, the original colour – which is highly sought-after today – would make this Dino 246 an attractive and valuable example

This Ferrari Dino 246 GT (Tipo E) was built in October 1972 and was subsequently imported to the USA via (Luigi) Chinetti Garthwaite Import Inc. The rare – and today all the more sought-after – colour scheme at the time of delivery was a ‘Marrone Dino Metallizzato’ (106-M-73) paint finish with a beige leather interior (VM3218). The specification included electric windows, air conditioning, and Cromodora wheels. This information is based on Matthias Bartz’s Dino Compendium. Today the engine is still the original unit from the delivery (‘matching numbers’).

According to the online Dino register, the car likely had only one owner in the USA until 1990 and was offered for sale by a dealer in 1990–1991 as a ‘car from first ownership’. The Dino then found its way to Germany, where it came into the hands of a gentleman (name known) in the Munich area, who kept the car until 2004. In 1992, he had a comprehensive overhaul carried out at an authorised Ferrari dealer (sales/workshop) in Bavaria, which is documented by a detailed invoice for just under 70,000 DM. For this purpose, the bodywork and fittings were completely dismantled. As part of the work, the car was repainted (in black) and fitted with a new leather interior (in black). In 2004, the Dino was sold to its third owner (name known) in the district of Kelheim (Lower Bavaria), who kept it until 2025. An original vehicle registration document is available on this.

The 1992 overhaul ‘refreshed’ the Dino and kept it roadworthy for many years. However, it was not a full restoration by today’s standards. Consequently, after more than 30 years, some more comprehensive overhaul and repair work is now required. This applies in particular to the mechanical components, including the engine, gearbox, chassis, steering, air conditioning, tyres and underbody. One could turn the Dino into a good ‘driver’s car’. However, we would recommend restoring this 246 GT to its rare and now highly desirable original condition. With its original ‘Dino Marrone Metallizzato’ paint finish and a beige interior, it would then be an extremely attractive and valuable Dino example.