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A beautiful
tarmac rally-prepared Ferrari Dino with the engine upgraded
to Lancia Stratos-specification believed to have been the
first 246GT imported into Australia will be a highlight of Shannons May 2 Autumn Auction in Sydney. |
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An unusual asphalt
rally-prepared Ferrari Dino believed to have been the
first 246GT imported into Australia is an early
highlight vehicle of Shannons Autumn Auction in Sydney,
Australia, on May 2.
The European-specification Dino, chassis No 246GT00748, is one of the
first series 246GT models with the 206GT-style knock-off
wheels and is understood to be the first converted to
right hand drive by the Ferrari factory.
It was purchased by the current owner in 2000 and was
then rally-prepared by noted Sydney specialist, Stuart
Dunbar. The performance enhancements involved upgrading
the Dino's mid-mounted 2.4-litre V6 engine to Lancia Stratos
rally specification, while other upgrades included fitting
electronic ignition and a competition clutch.
Inside, the Dino is equipped with a full roll cage with
door side intrusion bars (all bolted to the original
seat belt anchor points), competition bucket seats with
four-point harness safety belts and a rally navigation
system and footrest for the passenger.
The car competed in the East Coast Classic Rally
in 2001 and 2002 and following these events has been stored to
the present day in a humidity-controlled car cocoon and
periodically exercised.
Shannons are quoting a guiding price of
US$146,000 and $166,000.
Other interesting lots already slated for the May 2 sale
include a former concours-winning 1955
MG TF Roadster ($31,000-$35,000), a left-hand-drive 1963 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
($25,000-$29,000), a 1960 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
that received a ground-up restoration and right hand
drive conversion in 1991 ($44,000-$49,000) and a
restored 1928 LaSalle 314-A seven-seater Limousine
previously used as a wedding car ($43,000-$47,000).
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