Ferrari Dino 246

1969-1974

The 1967 Dino 206 GT was powered Ferrari’s first V6 engine. The Dino 246 GT had a longer wheel base and a power increase to 195 BHP.

First series L models (1969-1970) were almost identical to the 206GT:

knock-on wheel spinners, passenger foot rest. These first production 246 GT’s with their front quarter chrome bumpers curved into its front grille, external boot release button mechanism, fixed drivers/passenger head restraints mounted to rear bulkhead and aluminium front bonnet. Production of only 357 right/left hand cars produced.

Series M, introduced early 1971:

5-bolt wheelnut studs replaced early knockon spinners, boot lid release catch now positioned externally, head restraints fixed on top of both drivers/passenger seats, engine/gearbox upgrades and a modified chassis, increasing by 30mm of the rear track.

Series E, mid 1971-1974:

upgrades to both engine and gearbox and slight body alterations. These were - door locks now repositioned below the side scallops, front chrome bumpers shortened to reveal the full width of the grille, circular front air ducts in place of the previous rectangular types to increase ventilation to engine cockpit and a chrome rectangular shaped rear number place light mounted on edge of its boot lid.

Dino 246 GTS (Spider) with a removable Targa top was announced at the 1972 Geneva Motor Show and available in 1973. The rear quarter windows of the GT were replaced by fixed metal with three rectangular vents, giving rigidity to its chassis.

Late in the Dino’s production, a limited option known as “Chairs and Flairs” was offered on both the GT and the GTS; these cars now had flared wheel arches to accommodate wider Campagnola wheels instead of the standard Cromodora types and seats in the style of the Daytona with horizontal leather inserts.

Prices of Dino’s have risen over the past few years and still keep increasing with many enthusiasts now wanting to own what is frequently regarded as the most beautiful car ever made.