Dino 246 GT (1973)

The much sought-after Ferrari 246 Dino GT was named after Enzo Ferrari's son Alfredino, who died in 1956, aged just 24. Enzo Ferrari credits his son with the inspiration for a series of successful small and medium capacity V6 racing engines built by Ferrari from 1956, and in turn, the name was given to a new line of mid-engined production Ferrari V6 coupés, which first went on sale in 1969. The Dino 246GT has proved to be one of the most satisfying and successful automobiles built by Ferrari and paved the way for the emerging generation of mid-engined Ferraris. It is widely regarded as one of the best-handling and most gratifying automobiles of the early 70s, it is one of the most attractive, delicately balanced designs ever produced by the masters at Pininfarina. As a result, Dinos have enjoyed a well-deserved recent surge in popularity.

Completed in 1972, this E-series left hand drive example was supplied new to Germany. It would arrive in the UK in 2011 after purchase and import by noted Ferrari collector Stephen Pilkington from Sweden. The Dino was in a state of disrepair and purchased with the sole intention of the most comprehensive restoration possible.

Pilkington began the restoration alongside a 250 GTE, with the Dino seeing its engine removed and the car stripped in its entirety to its bare metal and chassis. The initial works were carried out locally with classic car restorers Quest Autobody Repairs. Metal works were carried out diligently by hand to ensure the shape of the Dino was true to its original supply.

In 2016, the car was sold partly restored along with a collection of spares to its current keeper. The restoration would be moved through a series of specialists, culminating in the works carried out by Hartwood Motors of Southport for final assembly.

Connolly 4208 Fawn leather was supplied to Coachtrimmers Luppi Tappezzeria of Modena who completed the interior work, complementing the bodywork in Grigio Fumo.

Upon completion of the restoration in 2023, this Dino joined a significant collection and saw sparing use. Ahead of sale, this 246 GT has been treated to a fresh service and carburettor tune up in May 2026 and is offered today accompanied by its history folio, included a wealth of invoices and restoration images. This Dino will further pass through our workshops as a part of the sale.

• Supplied new to Germany in 1973
• Purchased in 2011 from Sweden
• Comprehensive bare metal restoration
• Interior coachtrimming by Luppi Tappezzeria of Modena
• Accompanied by a wealth of invoices and images
• Fresh service in May 2026