As the first series-produced, mid-engined Ferraris the early Dino V6s are landmark cars. The line they founded would prove to be an immense commercial success for Maranello, production amounting to 2,487 GT coupés and 1,274 GTS spiders by the time the model was deleted in 1974. Building on experienced gained with its successful limited edition Dino 206S sports-racer of 1966, Ferrari retained the racer's mid-engined layout for the road car but installed the power unit transversely rather than longitudinally. A compact, aluminium-bodied coupé of striking appearance, the Pininfarina-styled Dino - named after Enzo Ferrari's late son Alfredino Ferrari and intended as the first of a separate but related marque - was powered by a 2-litre, four-cam V6 driving through an in-unit five-speed transaxle. The motor's 180 brake horsepower was good enough to propel the lightweight, aerodynamically-efficient Dino to 142mph, and while there were few complaints about the car's performance, the high cost enforced by its aluminium construction hindered sales. A 2.4-litre version on a longer wheelbase - the 246GT - replaced the Dino 206 in late 1969. The body was now steel and the cylinder block cast-iron rather than aluminium, but the bigger engine's increased power - 195bhp at 7,600rpm - was adequate compensation for the weight gain. A Targa-top version, the 246GTS, followed in 1972. While not as fast in a straight line as its larger V12-engined stablemates, the nimble Dino was capable of showing almost anything a clean pair of heels over twisty going. This original, largely unrestored Dino was supplied new by the Swiss Ferrari importer in September 1971, finished in Rosso Chiaro with beige trim. Electric windows and leather upholstery were among the options specified by first owner Monsieur André Plisson of Geneva, who kept his Dino until 1984 when he sold it directly to second owner Michel Lepeltier. The odometer now reads 57,228km which is believed genuine, and the car comes with its original leather wallet containing factory guarantee card, certificate of origin, owners manual, owners supplement and parts catalogue. As a mid-production Dino, specialists will note the ‘clapper’ type windscreen wipers and slightly different bumpers, which also incorporate an optional nudge bar. Michelin XDX tyres are fitted as is a period Phillips radio. A very genuine Dino which has enjoyed just two owners from new.
As the first series-produced, mid-engined Ferraris the early Dino V6s are landmark cars. The line they founded would prove to be an immense commercial success for Maranello, production amounting to 2,487 GT coupés and 1,274 GTS spiders by the time the model was deleted in 1974. Building on experienced gained with its successful limited edition Dino 206S sports-racer of 1966, Ferrari retained the racer's mid-engined layout for the road car but installed the power unit transversely rather than longitudinally. A compact, aluminium-bodied coupé of striking appearance, the Pininfarina-styled Dino - named after Enzo Ferrari's late son Alfredino Ferrari and intended as the first of a separate but related marque - was powered by a 2-litre, four-cam V6 driving through an in-unit five-speed transaxle. The motor's 180 brake horsepower was good enough to propel the lightweight, aerodynamically-efficient Dino to 142mph, and while there were few complaints about the car's performance, the high cost enforced by its aluminium construction hindered sales. A 2.4-litre version on a longer wheelbase - the 246GT - replaced the Dino 206 in late 1969. The body was now steel and the cylinder block cast-iron rather than aluminium, but the bigger engine's increased power - 195bhp at 7,600rpm - was adequate compensation for the weight gain. A Targa-top version, the 246GTS, followed in 1972. While not as fast in a straight line as its larger V12-engined stablemates, the nimble Dino was capable of showing almost anything a clean pair of heels over twisty going. This original, largely unrestored Dino was supplied new by the Swiss Ferrari importer in September 1971, finished in Rosso Chiaro with beige trim. Electric windows and leather upholstery were among the options specified by first owner Monsieur André Plisson of Geneva, who kept his Dino until 1984 when he sold it directly to second owner Michel Lepeltier. The odometer now reads 57,228km which is believed genuine, and the car comes with its original leather wallet containing factory guarantee card, certificate of origin, owners manual, owners supplement and parts catalogue. As a mid-production Dino, specialists will note the ‘clapper’ type windscreen wipers and slightly different bumpers, which also incorporate an optional nudge bar. Michelin XDX tyres are fitted as is a period Phillips radio. A very genuine Dino which has enjoyed just two owners from new.
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