1973 FERRARI 246 GT DINO

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1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti

* Desirable ‘Chairs and Flairs’ example, one of only 12 such RHD examples supplied to the United Kingdom.

* Delivered new through Maranello Concessionaires

* Under 9,000 miles from new

* Accompanied by a toolkit as well as owner’s, warranty manuals and Ferrari Classiche ‘Red Book’.

Produced from 1967 to 1974, the Ferrari Dino has come to be recognized as one of the most desirable sports cars of its era – a Pininfarina-styled masterpiece powered by a mid-mounted, four-cam V6 whose lineage traces directly to Ferrari’s Formula 1 and sports prototype racing programs. As with most great collectibles, the earliest and latest examples are the most coveted. While the alloy-bodied 206 GT and early L-Series 246 GTs represent the purest expression of the design, the late-production E-Series cars mark the Dino’s ultimate evolution. Among them, the so-called "Chairs and Flares" examples are the most prized, of which only around 300 are believed to have been produced and only 12 exist in right hand drive.

Introduced by Ferrari as an optional extra for the Dino 246 GT and GTS in December 1972, the bigger 7.5" x 14" magnesium Campagnolo were suitable for all those customers looking to give their car better handling and a more aggressive stance. Connoisseurs will certainly recognize these special Dinos for their distinctive flared wheel arches, necessitated by the larger wheels. This option was often paired with the iconic Daytona-style seats, thus giving birth to the now-famous ‘Chairs and Flairs’ nickname. This was quite a rare option as in a total production of 1,800 cars, it is estimated that only 300 have been originally fitted with this specification world wide.

This stunning Dino was produced by the factory in October 1973 and delivered to the UK through Maranello Concessionaires. As evidenced in documentation accompanying the car from Tony Willis and the Maranello Concessionaires Archive, the original order for this Dino specified Argento Auteuil (106-E-1) paintwork with Nero (161) leather seats, but was changed at the original owner’s request in May 1973 to a more classic colour of Rosso. The car was delivered in this colour scheme with the gorgeous Campagnolo 7.5 x 14 magnesium wheels, wider arches and Daytona seats to Bertie Bradnack at Maranello Sales in Egham in November 1973.

By early 1977, the car had travelled some 4,322 miles and returned to Maranello Concessionaires for a 6,000-mile service. In 1982 the Dino went in for restoration work, which included stripping its bodywork to bare metal for a full repaint and interior retrim, totaling to £6,573.77, at which time the odometer read 6,247 miles. Incredibly, the Dino has travelled just over 2,500 miles since then and still resides in the UK and has been maintained faultlessly.

Furthermore, it is important to note that the car is accompanied by its original manuals and warranty card.

Believed to be the lowest-mileage Dino 246 in existence, this extremely rare car represents a unique opportunity to acquire a rare ‘Chairs and Flares’ collectors example in exceptional condition.

If you have any further questions on this beautiful car, or would like to arrange a viewing, please call a member of our sales team on 01628 825110. At Knowl Hill Performance & Luxury your experience with us is key, we offer full main dealer facilities from service, MOT and warranties to detailing, tyre changes and everything in-between. All our cars come fully detailed, and clear HPI certificate