1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

SPECIFICATION

1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2

Undergoing Classiche certification

The Ferrari Dino 246 GTS occupies a singular place in Maranello’s history — a car born not from excess, but from necessity, experimentation, and quiet rebellion within the Ferrari canon. Its origins can be traced back to the mid-1950s and to Alfredo “Dino” Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari’s son, who had championed the development of a V6 engine before his untimely death in 1956.
The 246 GTS, introduced at the 1972 Geneva Motor Show, built upon the 246 GT foundation and added a removable targa roof panel. It was more than a stylistic flourish. The open roof amplified the car’s character — allowing the V6’s metallic timbre to fill the air and strengthening the sensory connection between driver and machine. Visually, the flying buttresses and open cabin gave the Dino a new elegance, reinforcing its already exquisite proportions.

On the road, the Dino 246 GTS reveals its true brilliance. The steel chassis (an update over the earlier aluminium-bodied 206) provides reassuring rigidity, while fully independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes deliver composure and confidence. Steering is unassisted, light once underway, and exquisitely communicative. The car feels small, alive, and perfectly balanced — a machine that rewards finesse over brute force.

Today, the Dino 246 GTS stands not merely as a collectible, but as a reminder that greatness is not always measured in cylinders. Sometimes, it is found in harmony — in proportion, sound, and the delicate dialogue between road and driver.

STATUS: Metalwork