Widely regarded as one of the most beautifully proportioned Ferraris ever built, the Dino 246 GTS represents the pinnacle of Ferrari’s mid-engined V-6 lineage. Introduced in 1972, the GTS variant brought the thrill of open-top motoring to the Dino experience, making it one of the most coveted driver’s cars of the era.

Chassis 06452 is one of fewer than 300 factory-built “Chairs and Flares” 246 GTS models, recognizable by its Daytona-style seats, pronounced wheel-arch flares, and wide Campagnolo cast-alloy wheels, making it a rare and highly desirable member of the most evolved Dino series, the Tipo E.

The Dino was delivered new in January 1974 via Modern Classic Motors, to its first owner, Roger Boyar of Encino, California – as a gift for his wife – finished in Nero (Black) over Pelle Rossa (Red Leather), with a silver roof panel, air-conditioning, electric windows, and the celebrated “Chairs and Flares” options. The Boyars retained the car for more than two decades before selling it to their close friend, Randy Rudnick, in the mid-1990s. At that time, the car underwent a sympathetic bare-metal restoration in Los Angeles, changing the color to Giallo Fly (Fly Yellow) with the interior reupholstered in tan. The brake calipers were rebuilt with new hoses and pads; new shocks, shock bushings, and suspension bushings were fitted; the lid supports, door and window seals were replaced; and the chrome was replated. After acquiring the car in 2010 in Los Angeles, the third owner contemplated embarking on a concours-level restoration, and in 2014 entrusted the car to Cremonini Carrozzeria S.r.l. in Modena, Italy for its restoration. Over the next three years (2014–2017), Cremonini returned 06452 to its factory livery of Nero over matching Pelle Rossa Daytona seats, with red carpets and the unusual, contrasting Argento (Silver) roof panel.

In May 2017, soon after its restoration was completed, the car sustained minor damage in a small accident while being driven in the Balearic Islands of Spain. By 2018, the car was back to its former glory, having been fully repaired and restored by Cremonini Carrozzeria S.r.l. and Autofficina Bonini Carlo S.r.l. and in December 2017. The GTS emerged not just blemish-free, but also improved by the subsequent work. Chassis 06452 earned its Ferrari Classiche certification in April of the following year.

Now presented in beautiful, restored condition with its rarely seen factory-delivered colors, this desirable “Chairs and Flares” 246 GTS is offered with its Classiche certification, owner’s manual, service books, and history file complete with invoices documenting the restoration. This 246 GTS represents balance, and a meticulous restoration by the leading Italian specialists. This example is nothing less than a Ferrari icon, guaranteed to delight even the most discerning connoisseur.