1968 Ferrari Dino 206 GT

This 1968 Dino 206 GT is the 38th of approximately 150 examples built and is one of just three to leave the factory finished in Nocciola Metallizzato paint. Chassis 00176 was completed on October 1, 1968, before being delivered new via Motor S.a.s. di Carla Allegreti e C. in Rome, Italy. In the late 1970s, the car was imported to the US, where it underwent a refurbishment in the late 1980s that included a repaint in yellow. After spending several years in Japan, the car returned to North America in 2014 and subsequently underwent a refurbishment by Fast Cars of Redondo Beach, California, between 2016 and 2017 that returned it to its original color combination of Nocciola over black vinyl with red leather seat inserts. Power is provided by a mid-mounted 2.0L quad-cam V6 that breathes through triple Weber 40 DCNF/1 carburetors and is mated to a five-speed manual transaxle. Additional features include aluminum bodywork, center-lock Cromodora magnesium-alloy wheels, servo-assisted ventilated disc brakes, four-wheel independent suspension, an external fuel-filler cap, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. Purchased by the selling dealer approximately one month ago, this 206 GT is now offered at no reserve in Newport Beach, California, with a Ferrari Classiche Vehicle Production Data sheet, a Marcel Massini report, photos and invoices from the 2016-2017 refurbishment, and a clean Montana title.

The 206 GT first appeared in prototype form at the 1965 Paris Auto Salon and was followed by revised concepts at the 1966 and 1967 Turin Motor Shows before entering production in early 1968 as Ferrari’s first road-going mid-engined car. The model featured a tubular steel chassis wrapped in all-aluminum bodywork designed by Pininfarina and hand-built by Scaglietti. The 206 GT variant’s 2,280mm wheelbase was 60mm shorter than that of the 246 GT that superseded it in 1969.

This example was stripped to bare metal and refinished in its original shade of Nocciola Metallizzato (106-M-27) during the refurbishment completed by Fast Cars Ltd. in 2017. Features include open recessed headlights, dual side mirrors, an external alloy fuel-filler cap, six vents on each side of the engine decklid, an external trunk button, and quad exhaust outlets.

Magnesium alloy Cromodora wheels are secured by three-eared knock-offs and are wrapped in 205/70VR14 Michelin XWX tires, as is a matching spare housed in the front compartment. Stopping is handled by servo-assisted Girling ventilated disc brakes at each corner. A brake system overhaul during the refurbishment included rebuilds of the calipers, master cylinder, and booster.

The cabin was re-trimmed during the refurbishment and houses fixed-back seating for two upholstered in black leather with ribbed red leather inserts, while black upholstery covers the door panels, center tunnel, and rear bulkhead, the latter of which integrates fixed headrests. Additional interior features include gray carpeting, a full-width glovebox door, a passenger-side footrest, and a gated shifter with a black knob distinct to the 206 GT.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel sits ahead of Veglia Borletti instrumentation that was rebuilt during the refurbishment and includes a 270-km/h speedometer, a tachometer with an 8k-rpm redline, a clock, and gauges monitoring oil temperature, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage. The five-digit odometer shows 81k kilometers (~50k miles), approximately 20 of which have been added under the selling dealer’s ownership.

The 2.0-liter Tipo 135B V6 features an alloy block with a 65° angle between cylinder banks, cast-iron cylinder liners, and alloy cylinder heads with hemispherical combustion chambers and dual overhead camshafts on each bank. A Magneti Marelli ignition system made the 206 GT Ferrari’s first offering with electronic ignition, while induction is through triple Weber 40 DCN carburetors. The carburetors were rebuilt during the refurbishment, which also included removal of the left cylinder head and adjustment of the intake camshaft timing.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via an all-synchromesh five-speed manual transaxle, and the clutch was replaced during the refurbishment.

Engine number 0004445 is shown stamped on the block above in a photo taken during the refurbishment and matches the number listed on the Marcel Massini report. Transaxle number 40 is shown in the photo gallery below.

Additional photos from before and during the refurbishment are viewable in the gallery, as are invoices from the project.

The Marcel Massini report lists the original colors and equipment numbers, while noting that the car is among three finished in its color. A Ferrari Classiche Data Produzione Vettura dated 2016 is also included.