1973 Dino (Ferrari) 246 GTS #06286
SPECIFICATIONS
- Year1973
- MakeFerrari
- Model246 GTS Dino
- Serial Number06286
We are pleased to offer 1973 USA Model Ferrari 246 GTS s/n 06286. One owner from new, an amazing 36 years. Finished in Amaranto Ferrari 20-R-188 (dark “wine” red) with a cream interior with black “Daytona” inserts. This 246 GTS is an amazingly well-documented Ferrari with both ownership records and service records back to new. This Ferrari has obsessive-compulsive service records documenting a pampered existence for its entire thirty six years. Over $20k in major service work in the last four months. Pulls strong to redline with near perfect syncros that go into both 1st and 2nd gear cold without problem! 246 GTS s/n 06286 is equipped with A/C and P/W. Has the original leather pouch for the books, the original owner’s manual, the original parts book, the very-rare warranty card and the world-wide dealer list book. Also has the complete original tool kit and tool roll, in “as new” condition. Comes with the original jack, road safety triangle and the jack carrying case. Has very good Michelin XWX tires with a Michelin XWX spare. Excellent body and paint. Nice leather. Very nice mouse-fur on the dash. Everything works as it should. A very pretty and mechanically superb Ferrari that is a potential Ferrari Club of America “preservation award” winner. We welcome a detailed pre-purchase inspection. Priced right at $179,500.
S/n 06286. 246 GTS. USA model. New in Amaranto Ferrari 20-R-188 (dark “wine” red) with light tan. June 1973 production.
1974, 13 Feb., sold new by Hollywood Sports Cars to Eli Mishuck, Leased through Venice Leasing Company, 47 S. Holliston, Pasadena, CA, 91106. Mileage: 187.
1974, 13 Feb., first day of warranty.
1976, 13 Feb., letter and check from Eli Mishuck, Arcadia, CA, 91006 sent to Pininfarina, Turin, Italy, requesting black vinyl P.F. 292/76.
1976, 13 Mar., letter from Pininfarina to Eli Mishuck confirming that his order was filled, price 28,500 Lire ($15).
1980, 15 Feb., radiator serviced by Bobileff Motor Cars, San Diego, $455.71.
1981, 13 Oct., mechanical service, plugs, points, adjusted valves, degreed cams, overhauled distributor and fluids changed by Bobileff Motor Cars, San Diego, $603.95.
1982, 16 Aug., fuel pump and alternator serviced by Bobileff Motor Cars, San Diego, $503.36.
1984, 08 Mar., ball joints and service work done by Bobileff Motor Cars, San Diego, $328.61.
1984, 16 Apr. serviced by Drew Kelley’s Italian Motors Ltd, San Diego. Installed customer supplied air pump, $240.00.
1984, 01 Sept., major mechanical service, adjusted valves, degreed cams, overhauled distributor, plugs, points, brake pads and fluids changed by Bobileff Motor Cars, San Diego, $791.11.
1985, 05 Feb., Targa Top bushings and gaskets replaced by Bobileff Motor Cars, San Diego, $376.45.
1986, 17 May, serviced by Bill Pound Automotive, 9352 Cabot Drive, San Diego. Major mechanical service, plugs, points, adjusted valves, degreed cams, overhauled distributor and fluids changed. $1,574.86.
1986, 27 May, serviced by Bill Pound Automotive, San Diego. New windshield rubber and detail work, $398.59.
1987, 25 Sept., serviced by Bill Pound Automotive, San Diego. Mechanical service, water hoses and fluids changed, $664.32.
1988, 19 Feb., serviced by Bill Pound Automotive, San Diego. Replaced Digiplex and centered steering wheel, $436.60.
1988, 15 June, serviced by Bill Pound Automotive, San Diego. Minor paint touch-up and speedometer repaired and reset, $419.06.
1988, 03 Aug., serviced by Bill Pound Automotive, San Diego. Replaced exhaust system gaskets, $517.19.
1989, 21 Jan., serviced by Bill Pound Automotive, San Diego. Major mechanical service, plugs, points, adjusted valves, degreed cams, overhauled distributor and fluids changed, $1,682.07.
1989, 27 Mar., serviced by Bill Pound Automotive, San Diego. Paint detail work, $298.75.
1990, 23 Feb, serviced by Bill Pound, GT Automotive, 9352 Cabot Drive, San Diego. Minor service work, $327.87.
1994, 12 Jan., serviced by Bill Pound, GT Automotive San Diego. Minor service work, $1,175.48.
1994, 12 Jan., second invoice, serviced by Bill Pound, GT Automotive, San Diego. Re-chromed bumpers, door panels, $1,300.48.
1994, 23 Mar., calipers rebuilt by Bobileff Motor Cars, San Diego, $1,886.71.
1996, 22 Feb., body and paint work by Bill Pound, 18630 Collier Ave., Unit F, Lake Elsinore and Steve Maxwell, Exotic Car Service, 5595 Magnatron Blvd., Suite G, San Diego, 92111. Body and paint, $18,000.00.
2000, 11 Feb., rear main seal, CV boots, transaxle gaskets and seals replaced by Steve Maxwell, Exotic Car Service, 8494 Commerce Ave., Suite A, San Diego, 92121, $3,260.52
2001, 24 Apr., valve block replaced by Steve Maxwell, Exotic Car Service, San Diego, 92121, $486.36.
2001, 25 Nov., oil change by Steve Maxwell, Exotic Car Service, San Diego, 92121, $298.81
2002, 12 May, exhaust gaskets replaced by Steve Maxwell, Exotic Car Service, San Diego, 92121, $1,091.76.
2009, 13 Jan, major mechanical service, heads re-torque, valves and cam timing set, all shocks rebuilt, all shock bushings replaced, steering rack boots replaced, door seals replaced and CV boots replaced by Steve Maxwell, Exotic Car Service, San Diego, 92121, $9,965.37.
2009, 14 Apr., engine out transaxle and transfer gear overhaul. Replaced transfer gear bearings, replaced differential bearings, installed new clutch and pressure plate assembly. Replaced all three transfer gears. Replaced all four motor mounts. Repainted black area on body above exhaust tips. All work done by Symbolic Service. Total invoice: $11,822.41.
2009, 19 Apr., replaced A/C pressure switch. Complete A/C system check, A/C fully charged. Total invoice: $1,042.74.
2009, April, offered for sale by Michael Sheehan’s Ferraris-online.com.
