Prior to his tragic death at age 24, Enzo Ferrari’s son Alfredino had designed a dual overhead camshaft V-6 engine with the intent to compete with smaller and less expensive offerings from other manufacturers, especially Ferrari’s arch rival Porsche. Except for a few sports racing cars, Dino’s engine was shelved for years following his death, but it was revived for production in 1967 with the Fioravanti-penned Dino 206 GT. After producing approximately 152 206 GTs fitted with a Fiat-built 2.0-litre engine, a more powerful 2.4-litre version was installed into a slightly revised body to create the 246 GT. Later, a targa-roofed body was created. Dubbed the 246 GTS, it remains, to this day, an icon of 1970s sports motoring design.
The left-hand-drive, European-spec 246 GTS Dino offered here, chassis no. 07394, was completed on 2 November 1973 and finished in Blu Dino Metallizzato (106-A-72) over a Pelle Nera (VM 8500) Connolly leather interior. According to Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, the car was then delivered new to Swiss importer Société Anonyme pour la Vente des Automobiles Ferrari (SAVAF) of Geneva, Switzerland. It later found its first owner, a resident of Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1974. It reportedly stayed in Lausanne until 1983 when it was next registered in Geneva. Remaining there until 2011, it was offered for sale that year by Carugati Automobiles of Plan-les-Ouates and purchased by the noted collector Clive Joy. Mr Joy owned the car until it was purchased by the consignor.
Throughout its life, the car was remarkably well preserved by its respective owners and remains highly original throughout, including its lovingly patinated original interior. Attesting to this quality, the car has received Ferrari Classiche certification, confirming that it remains exactly as it left the factory when new, apart from being fitted with the desirable 7.5 × 14 Campagnolo wheels. Furthermore, the car has been driven just 31,000 km from new. Included in the sale is a selection of documentation and maintenance receipts dating back to the early 1990s.
Beautiful from all angles and thoroughly exciting to drive, the Dino is a staple of many collections. It is a car that every enthusiast should experience at least once in their lifetime. Chassis no. 07394 is an exceptionally preserved example of a truly superb car and is sure to attract attention wherever it goes.


