1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

The Ferrari Dino 246 GT emerged from Enzo Ferrari's desire to return to Formula 2 racing in 1967. The resulting partnership with Fiat gave birth to what would become one of the most iconic junior supercars ever produced. Born of a racing necessity—500 road cars were required to homologate the 1.6-liter V6 for Formula 2—the Dino name honored Enzo's late son, Alfredo "Dino" Ferrari. According to the seller, this particular 1972 example represents one of approximately 500 M-series examples built, completed on March 23, 1971, and imported to the United States in 1985.

Key Characteristics:

• Powered by a 2.4-liter Tipo 135CS V6 with triple Weber carburetors, producing 195 bhp
• Five-speed manual transaxle with iconic dogleg-pattern gated shifter
• Independent suspension with ventilated disc brakes at all four corners
• 14" Cromodora alloy wheels, Famoso steering wheel, and Veglia Borletti instrumentation
• Black (Nero) leather-trimmed interior
• Exterior currently finished in Rosso, changed from original Blu Dino in 1977 (according to the seller)
• Long-term provenance: single ownership since 1987
• Described as having "Original & Highly Original" originality with supporting Marcel Massini report and prior Italian libretto

The Dino 246 GT was produced in three evolutionary series—the L-Series (357 built, 1969–1970), M-Series (507 built, 1970–1971), and E-Series (1,431 built, 1971–1974)—with chassis numbers progressing accordingly. This example occupies a notable position in Dino production history. Recent market activity demonstrates sustained strong demand for well-provenanced 246 GTs, with comparable examples achieving results ranging from the mid-$300,000s to over $500,000 depending on originality, documentation, and provenance. The Ferrari Dino 246 GT market remains active among collectors who appreciate the model's pivotal role in Ferrari's road car evolution. For buyers seeking additional information about this specific series and its market position, the Dino 246 GT community page offers comprehensive resources.