45-Years-Owned 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

This 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS is one of approximately 2,900 E-series examples produced through July 1974. Said to have been finished from the factory in green, chassis 08254 underwent a color change to red prior to its acquisition by the current owner in 1981 and now shows 33k miles. The car is powered by a 2.4-liter V6 equipped with triple Weber carburetors that is mated to a five-speed manual transaxle and rides on 14″ Cromodora five-lug alloy wheels coupled with Koni shocks and ventilated disc brakes at all four corners. A removable roof panel covers the cabin, which features fixed-back bucket seats trimmed in beige leather as well as a MOMO steering wheel, a gated shifter, air conditioning, and a Kenwood stereo. This E-series 246 is now offered on dealer consignment by Bullet Motorsports—a BaT Local Partner—with manufacturer’s literature, work invoices, handwritten records dating from 1981, a tool kit, a jack bag, a removed Becker Europa II radio, and a Florida title.

The prototype 206 GT first appeared at the 1965 Paris Auto Salon with bodywork designed by Aldo Brovarone and Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina and was followed by revised concepts at the 1966 and 1967 Turin Motor Shows. The 2.0L-powered 206 entered production in early 1968 before being superseded by the 2.4L-powered 246, which was offered in GT coupe and GTS targa-top variants beginning in 1969 and 1971, respectively.

The Scaglietti-built bodywork on this example is said to have been delivered from the factory in green and was repainted red prior to 1981. The car features US-market lighting including recessed rectangular front turn signals, side markers, and rear reflectors inboard of the taillights. Additional exterior features include a removable roof panel, a driver-side mirror, a power antenna, chrome bumperettes, and ANSA exhaust finishers.

The 14×6.5″ Cromodora five-lug alloy wheels wear Dino-branded center caps and are mounted with 205/70 Hankook tires. A matching spare wheel is mounted in the front trunk. The suspension incorporates unequal-length A-arms, coilover Koni shock absorbers, and anti-roll bars at front and rear. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted ventilated disc brakes all around. The brakes were serviced in 2017, and the tires were installed in 2024.

The cabin houses fixed-back bucket seats trimmed in beige leather with color-matched upholstery over the door panels and rear bulkhead. Color-coordinated carpets line the floors, while gray “mouse-fur” trim covers the dash. Further appointments include a Kenwood AM/FM cassette stereo, air conditioning, power windows, and headrests mounted to the seatbacks.

The MOMO steering wheel features a Dino horn button and is paired with a dogleg-pattern gated shifter. 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 33k miles.

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. The selling dealer tells us that an oil change and inspection were performed by Tim Stanford Foreign Cars of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, in preparation for the sale.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transaxle.

Manufacturer’s literature is included in the sale along with work invoices and handwritten records dating from 1981. A tool kit and jack bag will also accompany the car along with a removed Becker Europa II radio, a car cover, and a hardtop storage cover. The rolling hardtop stand is not included in the sale.

Chassis number 08254 is shown above along with a May 1974 manufacture date. The VIN on the title is listed as 246GTS08254, which appears in the engine bay.