1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

VIN: 8454

$396,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Phoenix, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2016

  • Lot

    214

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    8454

  • Body style

    Spider

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    V6

  • Horsepower

    195

  • Induction

    3x2 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Tan

  • Exterior Color

    Green

  • Generation

    1968-1976 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Ansa exhaust, Campagnolo wheels, Michelin XWX tires, leather-wrapped Momo steering wheel, power windows, Borletti air conditioning, Daytona seats.

Condition

First owned by socialite Sandra West who later was interred in her 330 America. Light scratches on the rear bumper. Excellent paint that would be flawless but for an unfortunate deep scratch on the left rear fender. Like new ineterior other than some dull switchgear, particularly on the radio. Driver's door doesn't close flush with the body. Purchased new by a Hollywood socialite and had several owners and paint jobs before being cosmetically restored to its original Verde Medio Nijinsky, reportedly one of only three Dinos so finished. Some colors are rare for a reason in that they just don't look good or just don't fit a particular car that well. This is a different story, though, because this shade of green really accentuates the Dino's already eye-catching curves in addition to being a refreshing break from red and yellow. It's almost sharp enough to make you overlook this car's handful of shortcomings.

Market commentary

All can probably agree that it is better the deceased Sandra West was buried in a 330 America than in this Dino. With such a sharp, rare color and as one of the very last 246 GTS Dinos built, this car could have brought considerably more money, but there was no shortage of Dinos in Scottsdale this year and it is notable that this colorful Dino brought the highest price in the Valley of the Sun along with RM's L-Series s/n 01040 and reflects the current Dino market.

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