Vehicle Overview
Conceived by Enzo and Alfredino (hence "Dino") Ferrari, with engine design by Vittorio Jano (who was responsible for the engineering of the Alfa Romeo 8C and Lancia Aurelia), the "Dino" badged, V6 powered, 2 seater sports-car was Ferrari S.p.A.'s affordable alternative, to their more expensive V12 range. Designed by Pininfarina, and built by Scaglietti, the first Dino was produced on March 1st 1969.
Debuted at the 1969 Geneva Motor Show, the very early production 246GT's (Series 1-357 produced) featured knock-off wheels and Girling brakes, which were replaced in 1970 by five bolt Cromodora's and Ate brakes (Series 2-507 produced)…the same year in which the first Dino 246 GT RHD, was delivered to the UK market. The vast majority of production (1,431 coupe's and 1,264 GTS's ) were Series 3 cars, and with the release of the car in the United States, production continued until July 1974. The first production Dino GTS #03688, was delivered to the UK in March 1972, and the last in February 1974.
The car we offer, chassis #5904 was completed in March 1973. One of approx. 235 documented Dino GTS's, destined for the UK market, it was delivered new via Maranello Concessionaires Limited to George Hartwell Limited of Dorset on April 26th 1973, registered # FRU572L, invoiced on #08345 for £5,358.86 and specified in right-hand-drive, with a nuovo giallo fly (20-Y-490) exterior, complemented by a nero targa roof, closed headlights, a chrome nudge bar and the following key componentry -
Body: #1795 (Coolant reservoir bracket)
Body: #1795 (Boot hinges)
Engine Type: #135 000 CS
Engine Number: #0010799
Gearbox Number: #1838E
Our thanks to Dino historian Matthias Bartz and Tony Willis from the Maranello Concessionaires Archive, for confirming all the above numbers, match the original build-sheet.
#5904 entered its current ownership on June 3rd 1987 and has travelled a documented 58,145 via extensive files, MOT's and service records.
Service history:
16/5/73 300 miles George Hartwell Motors, Bournemouth
28/6/73 900 George Hartwell Motors, Bournemouth
28/04/83 24,258 Annual service, Maranello Concessionaires Limited
06/6/85 25,481 Certificate of brake efficiency
21/01/87
Letter from A Hartwell Esq to new owner, confirming the car was maintained by themselves on an annual basis between 1973 and 1987, and the car hadn’t suffered either a mechanical derangement or any bodywork damage during his ownership.
9/02/87 |
25,679 |
Pre-delivery vehicle preparation, Graypaul Ltd |
22/5/89 |
29,904 |
Annual service Lambs Garage (Clowne) Ltd |
11/7/89 |
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Minor bodywork repair, A&R Motor Services Leicester |
20/11/90 |
32,170 |
Annual service, JCT600 Ltd |
25/1/93 |
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Engine, gearbox and car detailing prior to concours Italia Autosport Ltd |
4/08/93 |
33,520 |
Immobiliser fitted, Phil Wood Ltd |
02/7/93 |
33,419 |
Replace drive-shafts, heat exchanger, rear exhaust Phil Wood Ltd |
| 23/6/94 |
36,855 |
Replace gearbox selector fork, Phil Wood Ltd |
12/10/95 |
39,617 |
Annual service, Phil Wood Ltd |
23/5/96 |
39,600 |
Rebuild suspension, Phil Wood Ltd |
31/1/97 |
41,314 |
Engine rebuild Phil Wood Ltd |
21/5/97 |
41,685 |
Engine rebuild complete Phil Wood Ltd |
24/9/97 |
43,666 |
First engine service, post-rebuild Phil Wood Ltd |
16/4/98 |
44,127 |
Steering rack removed, stripdown and replace parts, Phil Wood Ltd |
31/7/98 |
45,316 |
Annual service, inspection Phil Wood Ltd |
07/8/99 |
48,775 |
Annual service, inspection Phil Wood Ltd |
25/3/02 |
53,414 |
Rear wing sections replaced Brian Horne Ltd |
09/5/04 |
50,000 |
Annual service, Phil Wood Ltd |
29/8/07 |
55,136 |
Annual service, inspection Millbrooke Cars Ltd |
29/1/08 |
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Borrani wheels re-spoked, S.A.S. Ltd |
15/7/09 |
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Cromodora wheels refurbished, Perfection Alloys Ltd |
22/1/11 |
56,821 |
Remove engine and gearbox, refresh Millbrooke Cars Ltd |
24/2/11 |
56,922 |
Radiator re-cored Millbrooke Cars Ltd |
17/4/13 |
57,359 |
Annual service, new brake master cylinder, Shiltech Performance Cars Ltd |
02/6/14 |
57,968 |
Annual MOT, Autotronix Sheffield |
MOT’s:
16/4/13 57,359
17/3/11 56,922
30/6/10 56,376
22/6/09 55,317
01/4/08 55,157
03/7/06 54,657
17/5/04 54,308
28/2/03 54,128
28/2/02 53,407
01/3/01 52,757
01/3/00 51,251
27/3/98 43,979
05/7/97 42,036
15/5/96 39,933
05/9/94 37,107
02/7/93 33,292
08/6/91 32,227
5/05/90 31,377
14/05/88 27,938
27/06/86 25,639
Also included:
• Schedoni owner’s wallet and 1972 directory of Ferrari service agents
• Ferrari 246 GT operating manual (ch #02132)
• Ferrari S.p.A. spare parts catalogue (ch #02768)
• Fiamm battery guarantee card
• Ferrari S.p.A. warranty card (#2729/D) for ch #05904
• Ferrari embossed duster
• Spare key
• Factory-supplied, tool-kit
• Factory-supplied jack, bag and chock
Summary:
- • Just 2 owners from new, the current for more than twenty-eight years
- • 58,145 fully documented miles
- • In original, distinctive and rare delivery specification of giallo-fly exterior, complemented by a nero targa roof, closed headlights and chrome nudge bar.
- • Uniquely presented with borrani wire wheels, which have been on the car for more than twenty-five years
- • All matching componentry verified by two tipo specialist historians
- • Immediately available for viewing and purchase
A unique opportunity to purchase a two owner Ferrari Dino 246 GTS, in its originally supplied colour, with complete, documented history. SOLD
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