1973 Ferrari 246 GTS Dino #05496
SPECIFICATIONS
- Year1973
- MakeFerrari
- Model246 GTS Dino
- Serial Number05496
We are pleased to offer 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS s/n 05496, a former platinum scoring USA model 246 GTS with only 51,352 well-documented miles and a known ownership history from new. Complete with the correct original leather owner’s pouch, the full set of six books plus the ultra-rare warranty card from the selling dealer to the first owner. Also has the full tools set and tool roll and the jack, jack bag and lug wrench. Even has the original Becker Europa stereo. Only six owners from new and with one owner from 1979 to 2002, so 23 years. New in Marrone Dino metallizzato with tan leather seats and power windows. Still in Marrone Dino metallizzato with tan leather today. Best in show and a platinum award at the Limerock FCA meet 2000. Very nicely detailed older “platinum level” paint and body fit, with all rubber, trim and controls nicely detailed. Near new tan leather “Daytona” seats, door panels and carpets. Recent mechanical service, new clutch and cable, paint detailed and touched up. With fresh detail work and a thorough detail of the engine compartment this Dino could again grace the lawns of next year’s concours circuit. This 246 GTS offers everything the Ferrari owner could want: full books, warranty card and tools, the fun of topless motoring, the soft and sensual lines of the Dino and the sounds of the well-proven, low maintenance and high-revving V6 that makes every trip to the grocery store sound like a qualifying lap at Sebring. Mechanically maintained, this Ferrari is in excellent condition, with everything working as it should. A cosmetically and mechanically superb Ferrari that could easily be platinum again, priced right at $189,500.
S/n 05496, Dino 246 GTS. January 1973 USA production. Chassis Tipo 607 E, Motor Tipo 236 E, Gearbox Tipo 607 E.
1973, new to Don Fong’s authorized Ferrari dealership, Fong’s Inc., Atlanta, Georgia. New in Marrone Dino metallizzato with tan leather. USA model with Daytona seats, p/w, a/c, Cromodora wheels.
1973, July 4, sold new by Don Fong, salesman at Fong’s Inc., 16 Third Street N.E., Atlanta, GA. Sold to first owner, Robert E. Morrow, Houston, TX, 77027. Warranty expiration date: 7/4/74.
1974, July, offered in the Ferrari Club of America news bulletin by first owner, Robert E. Morrow, Houston, TX. Metallic brown with tan leather. Air, p/w, AM/FM, Michelin XWXs. 7,000 miles.
1978, April, purchased in Houston, TX by second owner, Stephen Demosthenes, Indianapolis, IN. Metallic brown with tan interior.
1978, April, seen at FAF Motorcars, Tucker, Georgia by Gerald Roush.
1979, offered in the Ferrari Market Letter issue # 0415 by Stephen Demosthenes. Brown with camel interior. Air, stereo, new XWXs. Recent major tune. Excellent original condition.
1979, sold to third owner, Mark Cogal, West Suffield, Connecticut. Marrone with tan interior 1989. Plates BIG BUX.
1990, at the Ferrari Club of America National meet with Mark Cogal, West Suffield, Connecticut. Marrone with tan interior Plates BIG BUX.
2000, August, won best in show and a platinum award at the Lime Rock FCA meet.
2002, May, offered in the Ferrari Market Letter, issue # 2709 by Mark Cogal, West Suffield, CT. Rare Marrone metallizzato with tan leather Daytona seats. Same owner last 22 years. All books & tools. Recent platinum award & best in show at FCA event. Excellent cosmetic & mechanical condition. This Dino is ready to drive & enjoy! 47,400 miles.
2002, April, offered in Ferrari Club of America news bulletin by Mark Cogal.
2002, 4 May-1 June, in the Ferrari Market Letter and offered by Mark Cogal. Rare Marrone metallizzato with tan leather Daytona seats. Same owner last 22 years. All books and tools. Recent platinum award & best in show at FCA event. Excellent cosmetic & mechanical condition. This Dino is ready to drive and enjoy! 47,400 miles.
2002, June, sold to Guy Martin, Shelton, CT. He had the seats, door panels, dash and carpets done by Auto Restorations, Straford, CT. Material supplied by re-originals.
2006, March, sold to Claudio Feuermann, Miami, FL, 33139. Marrone with tan leather, standard Cromodoras, grille guard, Daytona seats.
2009, October, sold by Mike Sheehan’s www.Ferraris-online.com to current owner.
2009, November, minor body and paint, paintless dent removal, all minor chips and dents touched up. Total invoice, $1,700 by Beverly Hills Body & Paint, 8949 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.
2009, 13 Nov., mechanical accessories serviced: rebuilt brakes, machined rotors, flushed brake system, replaced clutch cable, total invoice $2,322. F & M Motorsports, 11797 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.
2009, 20 Nov., mechanical service included rebuilt carbs, installed new clutch assembly, surfaced flywheel, replaced rear main, seal, adjusted shifter, rebuilt alternator, degreed cams, adjusted valves, new seals and gaskets, adjusted door handles and door cables, total invoice $8,636. By Beverly Hills Body & Paint, Los Angeles, CA.
2010, June, alternator rebuilt, new battery and kill switch. Total invoice $1,100 by Beverly Hills Body & Paint, Los Angeles, CA.
2010, July, on consignment with Mike Sheehan’s www.Ferraris-online.com.
