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A low-mileage 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS, one of approximately 2,900 E-series examples, has been consigned for sale in Wisconsin after extensive restoration work by Ferrari of Naples, including Classiche certification.
By Edward Beaumont · 5 min read
A 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS showing just 11,000 miles has been consigned for sale in Wisconsin, following more than $73,000 of restoration work carried out by Ferrari of Naples, Florida. The car, chassis 05476, is one of approximately 2,900 E-series examples produced through July 1974 and was completed in January 1973 before being delivered new to Carl A. Haas Automobile Imports of Highland Park, Illinois.
The Dino remained with its first owner from November 1973 until March 2002, passing through several subsequent caretakers before being acquired by the current owner after it was listed on Bring a Trailer in November 2025. The recent restoration included Classiche certification, a rebuild of the carburettors and air conditioning compressor, a reseal of the engine top-end and transfer gear case, and replacement of the spark plugs, tyres, battery, headlights, and removable roof seals.
Finished in Argento Auteuil Metallizzato over beige leather upholstery, the car is powered by a mid-mounted 2.4-litre Tipo 135CS V6 with a 65-degree angle between cylinder banks, dual overhead camshafts on each bank, Magneti Marelli ignition, and triple two-barrel Weber carburettors. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle. The engine top end was resealed in 2026, along with repairs to a coolant leak, fluid changes, and replacement of the spark plugs and battery.
The Scaglietti-built bodywork incorporates US-market lighting with recessed rectangular front turn signals, side markers, and rear reflectors inboard of the taillights. Additional exterior details include a removable roof panel, a power antenna, a driver-side mirror, chrome bumperettes, and quad ANSA exhaust finishers. The headlights and removable roof panel seals were replaced in 2026. The car rides on 14×7.5-inch Campagnolo-look alloy wheels mounted with 205/70 Michelin XWX tyres in 2026, supported by unequal-length A-arms, coilover Koni shock absorbers, and anti-roll bars at front and rear. Braking is handled by power-assisted ventilated disc brakes all around, with the front calipers rebuilt, front pads replaced, and fluid flushed during the 2026 service.
Inside, fixed-back bucket seats are trimmed in beige leather with colour-matched upholstery over the door panels and rear bulkhead. Colour-coordinated carpets line the floors, while grey «mouse-fur» trim covers the dash. The Becker Mexico AM/FM cassette stereo has been modified to feature Bluetooth connectivity, and equipment includes power windows, three-point seatbelts, and headrests mounted to the seatbacks. The air conditioning system was refurbished in 2022 and the compressor rebuilt in 2026. A leather-trimmed MOMO steering wheel with a Dino horn button is paired with a dogleg-pattern gated shifter. Dino-branded Veglia Borletti instrumentation includes a 170-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 7,750-rpm redline, an analogue clock, and auxiliary gauges for oil temperature, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage.
The five-digit odometer shows 11,000 miles, fewer than 50 of which were added under current ownership. The car is offered on consignment by a selling dealer in Wisconsin with a copy of the original bill of sale, service records, manufacturer’s literature, a tool kit, and a clean Michigan title. The original bill of sale lists a total cash price of $14,500.
The Dino 246 traces its origins to the 206 GT prototype that first appeared at the 1965 Paris Auto Salon, with bodywork designed by Aldo Brovarone and Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina. Revised concepts followed at the 1966 and 1967 Turin Motor Shows. The 2.0-litre-powered 206 entered production in early 1968 before being superseded by the 2.4-litre-powered 246, which was offered in GT coupé and GTS targa-top variants beginning in 1969 and 1971 respectively.
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