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50 - 1971 Dino 246 GT M Series
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Estimate €260,000 - €320,000
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1971 Dino 246 GT M Series French title Chassis no. 01844 Engine no. 0007357 - Delivered new in France on 3 May 1971 by Charles Pozzi - Retains its original engine - Same owner since 1989 - Well-documented early history, with servicing carried out by the official dealer network from new - Extensive and documented mechanical and bodywork restoration - Fewer than 8,000 km covered since the restoration was completed in 2009 - Rare and sought-after Dino 246 GT Series M, one of only 507 examples produced - Complete with accessories and documentation Only 507 examples of the second, or ‘M’, series of the Dino were built between 1970 and 1971, far fewer than the number of ‘E’ series cars that followed. Chassis no. 01844 was part of this highly sought-after series, and as confirmed by a copy of a document from the manufacturer, it was sold new in France on 3 May 1971 through the importer Charles Pozzi to Maurice Rapt, who lived in the Loir-et-Cher. The Dino, finished in ‘Rosso Dino’ with a ‘Nero’ interior, was registered as 48 QC 41. By 10 May, it had already covered 1,397 km and had its first service, as well as having a prancing horse badge fitted to highlight the beautiful GT’s pedigree more clearly. On 9 June 1971, the car returned to the dealer network with 3,470 km on the clock for a service, the replacement of the right-rear shock absorber, and to have a radio and a further Ferrari monogram (!) fitted. Its current owner, a car repair specialist and owner of two garages, bought the car at auction in December 1989, fulfilling a dream, such was the high regard in which he had always held the model. At the time, the car was registered in the Bouches-du-Rhône. From the early 1990s, the car underwent a thorough restoration, carried out in stages. First of all, the engine (which is matching numbers, according to Matthias Bartz) and gearbox were stripped down, the cylinders deglazed and the piston rings replaced; the core plugs and seals were changed, as were the valves (which are no longer sodium-filled, for reliability reasons), valve seats and guides. The gearbox seals were replaced and the synchroniser ring for second gear was fitted. Naturally, the clutch disc and its associated mechanism were replaced at the same time, whilst a stainless-steel exhaust system was fabricated. The entire cooling system was thoroughly cleaned and the hoses connecting the engine to the radiator were replaced. The carburettors were overhauled in Italy and electronic ignition, invisible to the naked eye, was fitted. The running gear received the same attention. In the early 2000s, the bodywork was stripped back to bare metal, revealing a perfectly sound structure. The signs of a minor dent on the left front wing, sustained at some point in the past, were repaired on this occasion, before the car was given a complete repaint in ‘Rosso Corsa 300’ acrylic paint, then polished. The result of this excellent work can be seen today in the quality of its preservation. Inside, the headlining was restored, the seats reupholstered and the door panels refitted. The restoration was completed in 2009, and since then the car has been regularly and meticulously maintained, having covered less than 8,000 km. It comes with a jack, tool kit and protective cover, as well as the owner’s manual and two sets of keys. This splendid example is ready to be driven and demonstrates the care, expertise and technical resources its owner had at his disposal to carry out this high-quality restoration and to fulfil – and then live out – his dream: to enjoy one of the most beautiful GTs ever created.
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Auction time 10/25/2026 at 4:00 PM
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