A beautifully presented 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS has just gone up for bid, and it’s easily one of the more desirable Dinos to hit the market this year. The car is currently listed for sale at Saratoga Motorcar Auction as Lot 113, giving collectors a rare shot at a late-production GTS finished in a striking color that hardly ever shows up at auction.
Nicknamed “Chairs and Flares” by enthusiasts for its bucket seats and flared fenders, the Dino 246 holds a special place in Ferrari history as the company’s first production mid-engine road car. This particular GTS was built in March of 1974, near the tail end of the model’s run, and was one of only 313 GTS examples produced that year according to the listing at Saratoga Motorcar Auction.
What really sets this car apart is its color combination. Finished in Rosso Cordoba over beige leather, it’s said to be 1 of just 51 Dinos ever painted in that shade, a genuinely rare pairing that photographs beautifully in person. A full restoration was completed in 2024, and the car was returned to its original Rosso Cordoba finish, so buyers touring the listing at Saratoga Motorcar Auction are looking at a Dino that’s fresh rather than tired.
Under the removable targa panel sits the Dino’s charming 2.4-liter V6, fed by a trio of Weber downdraft carburetors and paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. The chassis rides on four-wheel independent wishbone suspension with coil springs and stops via four-wheel disc brakes, wearing a set of period-correct 14-inch Cromodora wheels. Rarer still, this example is equipped with factory air conditioning, an option not often found on cars of this era, per the details shared on Saratoga Motorcar Auction’s listing page.
The provenance is just as compelling as the spec sheet. According to the auction listing, this Dino was delivered new to William Harrah’s Modern Classic Motors, the West Coast Ferrari distributor in Reno, Nevada, before eventually landing with its current owner, who is now sending it to auction on consignment with 45,993 miles on the odometer. Complete with its original tool kit, jack, bags, and a targa top bag, this Rosso Cordoba Dino checks nearly every box a Ferrari collector could ask for: rarity, a fresh restoration, factory options, and documented history. Anyone interested in bidding can view the full listing and photos directly at Saratoga Motorcar Auction.
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Shawn Henry