40-Years-Owned, RHD 1970 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

This 1970 Ferrari Dino 246 GT is one of approximately 500 M-series examples built during a year of production and was manufactured for the British-market. Chassis 01528 is believed to have spent time with two owners in the UK before being imported to the US in 1984 and acquired a year later by the seller. A subsequent refurbishment project performed at Shelton Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1989 involved stripping and repairing the steel body prior to repainting it in red as well as re-trimming the interior in black leather. The car is powered by a 2.4-liter V6 fitted with triple Weber carburetors that is mated to a five-speed manual transaxle. It rides on an independent suspension and is further equipped with 14″ Cromodora alloy wheels fitted over ventilated disc brakes. Inside, the right-hand-drive cabin houses a MOMO steering wheel coupled with a dogleg-pattern gated shifter. Service in 2025 at Grand Prix Motors of Campbell, California, has included rebuilding the transaxle as well as replacing the clutch assembly, water pump, fuel lines, and various engine seals and gaskets. This M-series 246 is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, partial service records, a tool roll, and a clean California title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1971 model.

The M series featured all steel body panels in lieu of the aluminum doors and trunk of the L series, while retaining its predecessor’s aluminum front hood. Door locks were relocated to a position below the side intake scoops, while the trunk release button of the L series was omitted. British-market lighting matches the European-market units with flush front turn signal lenses, small amber rear turn signals, and the absence of rectangular rear reflectors, but lacks the round signal repeaters on the front fenders found on European-market examples.

Factory finished in Argento Auteil, the Scaglietti-built bodywork on this example was stripped to bare metal and underwent rust repair before being repainted red in 1989. A single rear-view mirror is affixed to the right-side door, and further details include a power antenna, chrome bumperettes, and quad exhaust outlets. The seller notes imperfections in the windshield.

The 14″ Cromodora five-lug alloy wheels wear Dino-branded center caps and are mounted with 205/70 Michelin XWX tires. A matching spare wheel with an older Pirelli tire is stored in the front trunk. The suspension incorporates unequal-length A-arms, coilover shock absorbers, and anti-roll bars at front and rear. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted ventilated disc brakes all around.

The cabin houses fixed-back bucket seats that were re-trimmed in black leather in 1989. Matching leather extends to the dash, rear bulkhead, and door panels, and replacement black carpets were also installed at the time of the interior re-trim. Headrests are mounted to the seatbacks, and the factory lap belts have been replaced with three-point units. Further details include a heater, quarter vent glass, and power-operated side windows as well as an inoperative PYE AM/FM cassette stereo.

The leather-trimmed MOMO steering wheel bears a Clay Regazzoni signature and is paired with a dogleg-pattern gated shifter to its left. Dino-branded Veglia Borletti instrumentation consists of a 170-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 7,750-rpm redline, an analog clock, and auxiliary gauges for oil temperature, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage. The five-digit odometer shows 50k miles, approximately 10k of which were added under current ownership. The seller states that true mileage is unknown.

The mid-mounted 2.4-liter Tipo 135CS V6 features a 65° angle between cylinder banks, dual overhead camshafts on each bank, Magneti Marelli ignition, and a trio of two-barrel Weber carburetors. Engine work in January 2025 included the following:

• Resealed oil filter housing, rear engine cover, and cam covers
• Changed front and rear crankshaft seals
• Installed MSD ignition box
• Replaced water pump, fuel lines, and engine mounts

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transaxle, which underwent a rebuild in January 2025. Work at that time involved replacing the clutch assembly, pressure plate, throwout bearing, shift-shaft seals, synchro rings, and differential carrier bearings as well as resealing the differential.

Photos taken at various stages of the refurbishment project are viewable in the gallery.

Manufacturer’s literature, partial service records, and a tool roll will accompany the car along with uninstalled windshield and door jamb tags.

The car does not meet EPA emissions requirements for cars built between 1968 and 1975.