1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

This Dino GTS was imported into the UK by Maranello Concessionaires, and their records show it had originally been intended for Dick Lovett before a re-allocation to H.R. Owen. Originally specified in Giallo Fly with the addition of both the extremely rare and highly desirable wider, sand-cast Campagnolo alloy wheels, flared arches and the leather ‘Daytona' seats. As such this example forms the ultimate roof-off, Dino specification; a "Chairs and Flares" GTS, built as one of just 6 RHD examples of such worldwide. Its first custodian, Mr Timothy Maltby, would split his time between London in the heart of Belgravia, and East Sussex, retaining the vibrant yellow Dino for a period of two years before selling to a local in the latter, Mr Kemp of Lewes. Each of the owners from new are documented in the accompanying history file; just shy of two years later, in 1977, the Dino was sold to gentleman in Beaconsfield. In October 1983 the Dino was purchased by Mr William of Camberley and just 10 days after purchase he submitted a colour change notification to the DVLA of the car now refinished in white. 04.04.1974 - Mr Timothy Maltby of London 19.02.1976 – Mr Kemp of East Sussex 01.12.1977 – Mr Granaski of Beaconsfield 22.07.1981 – Mr Regan of Sidcup 20.10.1983 - Mr William of Camberley 17.09.1984 – Mr Gawthorpe of Orpington The GTS would remain white until 1989 at which point its latest owner, Mr Gawthorpe of Orpington entrusted the car into the care of Foskers Ferrari for a comprehensive restoration and retrim. Testament to their workmanship and diligence of the restoration, Foskers would purchase the car in late 2007, selling to the car's eighth owner in 2008. In the decade after the restoration, the car would cover a mere 2,000 miles. 31.07.2007 – Fosker Sales ltd 01.02.2008 – Mr Learmonth of Cuckfield 02.01.2014 – Mr & Mrs Allen In 2014 the car was purchased by noted collector Mr & Mrs Allen of Weybridge who had specifically sought a ‘Chairs & Flares' example. With vast knowledge and experience attributed to the ownership numerous special Ferraris and their restoration to international concours standard, the Dino GTS was no different. A stickler for details, after purchase the car was sent to Barkaways for mechanical works as well as an interior retrim by O'Rourkes of Guildford. In 2014 the car was sent to Barkaways for mechanical preparation works ahead of a European road trip. With a no expense spared approach these works saw the replacement of all fuel and water lines, braking system overhaul including hoses as well as cosmetic works to further improve the standing of the car. Following these improvement works which totalled nearly £30,000, the car was inspected for Ferrari's red book Classiche certification which was granted in December 2014. A remarkable example, this Dino GTS presents superbly as 1 of just 6 right hand drive ‘Chairs and Flares' examples built. Accompanied by two history binders documenting the continued care of sequential diligent owners including a wealth of invoices for recent works, this GTS is further offered with its Ferrari red book Classiche, leather document wallet and books and is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately.