- 32,232
- 315,000 high price
- Philadelphia, PA
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- carsforsale.com
- 32,232 gasoline silver manual
Chassis # 04034-singular ownership since 1978-offered with all books, jack, spare & records-very well preserved with one repaint-well optioned with power windows & a/cthe lineage of ferrari encompasses a wide spectrum of prestigious, racing inspired road cars that are admired for their elegant styling and unapparelled performance. For the purist, the holy grail ferraris have enzo's signature v12 mounted in the front as well as a prancing horse on the front grill. Some of the greatest sports cars ever built consisted of this configuration, such as the 250 gto, 250 california spider, 365 gtc/4, 250 lusso, and the daytona but there is always that one exception. This exception being the ferrari dino which encompasses elements that are, quite frankly, completely opposite of those snarling v12 brutes. Introduced in 1968 and styled by pininfarina, the dino was the first mid-engine road car ferrari ever produced. It boasted a transversely mounted fiat built six-cylinder engine that made a nimble 190bhp, and the ferrari emblems replaced by ‘dino' badges. The near 50/50 weight distribution makes for some excellent cornering, allowing the driver to fully utilize his right foot and if one has a vivid imagination, could imagine themselves in a 206 competition car. The example on offer is a 1972 ferrari dino 246gts chassis number 04034, engine number 0010001, traveling 32,232 miles since new. The story of this particular dino begins in west palm beach, florida where, according to the original registration, was sold new in 1973 to avanti inc. According to the dino registry as well as the current owner, the car was with a mr. R kahn of pottstown, pa as of september of 1977. It was shortly after that the current main-line philadelphia owner acquired the car and has cared for it for the past 38 years. During the current ownership, service records indicate the gradual mileage progression as well as care by algar ferrari and a few local ferrari specialists. Around the year 2000, the car received a strip and re-spray in its original argento (silver) and new carpets with the seats being recovered at this time as well. Otherwise, the car remains an untouched original example throughout beyond normal service items. It presents as a well cared for 3-owner example with high marques of originality and has never seen mistreatment or lack of care. The paint shows well overall and easily has a nice driver quality presentation. There are flaws to be found but nothing warrants major refinishing. There is a crack or chip to be found here or there, and the only major item is the color on the drivers door which is a touch off as it was re-sprayed due to a minor scratch/dent a few years ago. The black targa top has been well kept over the years and appears to have been refinished at least once. The panel fitment, gaps, and shut lines throughout all fall within the appropriate clearances indicating that this car has never been totally apart or damaged. The chrome trim, bumpers, and bezels all show as original and thus, driver quality with some scattered, mild pitting to be noted under close inspection. The rubber items all show well; supple for their age with no severe cracking or dry rot. The glass is all crisp and clear, free of any common flaws (chips, cracks, scratches). The wheels show as driver quality with no major blemishes present but it is to be noted that there are some minor scratches/chipping in the paint. These blemishes would only be noticed under close inspection and do not require any immediate tending to. The theme and quality is consistently that of a driver quality example, a good old car that should be driven just as it is. Moving to the interior, it is obvious that there is a mix of un-touched original components with others showing as nearly new. The seats have been reupholstered about 16 years. Power Windows
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