An Exciting “Garage Find” Dino 246 GT

1972 Ferrari 246 GT Dino

1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
Chassis No. 03878
Chassis Type 607 E
Engine Type 135 CS, Internal No. 009811 (Source: Factory)
Gearbox Type 607 E, Internal No. 965 (Source: Factory)
Scaglietti Body No. 929 (Source: Factory)

Equipment:
Original exterior color: Azzurro Dino 20-A-349 (Source: Factory)
Original interior color: Nero 161 Similpelle/Vinyl (Stabilimenti Brandizzo)
LHD, U.S. Version, E-Series
Instruments in Miles
No Air Conditioning

A Notably Preserved 246 GT from over 40 Years of Ownership
• An Exciting “Garage Find” Dino 246 GT
• One of Only 90 Examples Painted Azzurro Dino
• In Honest and Unrestored Example for Further Conservation
• 21,451 Recorded Original Miles
• Unrestored Upholstery and Auxiliaries, Older Exterior Repaint
History, Records, and Invoices in Large Dossier from 1982-Present
• Supported by ALL Original 1982 Purchase Paperwork, Cancelled Check and Registration
• Sold on its 1982 Connecticut Title
• Mileage/Fuel Log 1982-1999

Complete with Original Manual Set in Folio, Jack in Pouch, Tool Roll, Spare Tire and Accessories
With Ferrari Repair and Workshop Manual, faf Motorcars Spare Parts Catalog
Upon our purchase the Dino was inspected, serviced and treated to thorough detailing. Offered as a running and driving example, #03878 is the ideal “driver example” that can be further improved by basic value add servicing and cosmetic improvements.

Known Provenance:
May 22, 1972 Factory completion date
July 1972 Delivered new to Luigi Chinetti Motors, Greenwich, CT/USA
July 1972 Sold to the first owner John M. Tynan, NY/USA
January 1978 Car back at Chinetti Motors, Greenwich, CT/USA
May 27, 1982 Purchased from Brandfon Motors, Inc. (Porsche+Audi) of New Haven, Connecticut by
Brent Prindle, resident in Sharon, CT/USA – 13,295 Recorded Miles
1980's Used sparingly until the very late 1980s at 20,349 miles
1989 $5,768 Major Service on File
Thereafter Sparingly driven (as recorded by mileage/fuel log 1982-1999) and serviced as needed. Dotted service and part invoices throughout the 2000s addressed such items as fluids, filters, radiator, tires, battery, starter, and upkeep
2020/2021 Service work included new correct muffler and all hardware, brake calipers and hoses, fluids and filters
1982 to 2023 Owned by Prindle for about 40 years
2023 Acquired by DriverSource from Prindle
February 2024 Still on original 1982 Connecticut Title and coming with all original 1982 purchase paperwork, cancelled check and registration, mileage/fuel log 1982 to 1999

Ferrari Dino's are amongst the most sought after and desired collector cars on the market today. Here is a great opportunity to acquire a unique example.

$429,500.00
JUST LISTED - WILL NOT LAST!

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