Unveiled at the 1969 Geneva Motor Show as the successor to the Dino 206 GT, the 246 GT remains one of the most iconic cars ever to emerge from Maranello. Conceived as a tribute to Alfredo 'Dino' Ferrari — Enzo's son, who died prematurely — it was sold under the Dino sub-brand and, like the car pictured here, initially bore no Ferrari Cavallino badge at all. More significantly, it marked a new chapter for the company: out went the traditional front-mounted V12, in came a mid-rear-mounted V6. A bold move, and one that paid off handsomely.
Penned by Pininfarina's Aldo Bravarone, the Dino captivates to this day with its purity of line, beautifully balanced proportions and universally praised handling. Its Fiat-built 2.4-litre V6 — fed by three Weber carburettors and paired with a five-speed manual gearbox featuring an open gate shifter — produces 195hp from a dry weight of just 1,080kg. With fewer than 2,500 units built between 1969 and 1974, the 246 GT is now firmly recognised as one of the most desirable Ferraris of its era.
The car offered by Aguttes has an ownership history as tidy as its bodywork. Delivered new on 29 November 1972 by Ferrari's official French importer Charles Pozzi, it passed to an architect from Cannes as its first owner and has since had just two further keepers. Remarkably, it still wears its original Rosso Dino paint — something that can't be said for many Dinos that have drifted through the hands of restorers over the decades. Step inside and the story continues: the interior retains an atmosphere and patina that no trimmer could convincingly reproduce. The full complement of original delivery documents accompanies the car — service booklet, owner's manuals, warranty certificate and Ferrari leather folder.
That complete paper trail allows the car's history to be traced with precision, lending a layer of credibility and heritage value that serious collectors prize above almost anything else. In 2013 the Dino received a thorough mechanical overhaul, including a full engine-out strip and reconditioning of the cylinder heads, with further significant work following between 2023 and 2024. Worth noting: the car has been off the road for a period and will need some attention before it's fully road-ready again — but for anyone seeking an exceptional project with all the right ingredients, that's hardly a deterrent.
For the best part of fifteen years, the Ferrari Dino 246 GT has established itself as one of the most reliable investments in the classic car market, according to Aguttes. Its design and dynamic qualities continue to attract the most discerning buyers — particularly when a car is preserved in original specification, carries fully documented provenance and comes with a short ownership history. This one ticks every box. It goes under the hammer at the Aguttes Paris Summer Salon with an estimate of 280.000 to 380.000 Euros.
Paris, 21 Jun
