This Dino 246 GTS has been newly restored and is eagerly awaiting the chance to have its mid-mounted V-6 engine revved up. As a GTS, it features a removable targa roof, allowing you to fully enjoy the Italian V-6 engine’s soundtrack. Alternatively, you might prefer “Old Time Rock and Roll” to pay tribute to the car’s previous owner, Bob Seger. Yes, we understand that the Dino 246 is not considered a true Ferrari. The Dino brand, named after Enzo’s late son, was used on racing and daily-use cars with one seat from 1956 to 1975. Let’s not argue about that, though, because Ferrari made them, and the best ones have all the style and sparkle of a real Maranello dancing horse. A 1973 Dino 246 GTS is currently listed for sale on Bring a Trailer. It stands out as one of the finest examples in its category. To make things even more interesting, a well-known person used to own it. Rock star Bob Seger, who is a favorite son of Detroit, got it brand new from an Italian maker for a customer in the US. Seger seemed to like cars that made him feel good, and a targa-top Dino would definitely be one of those cars. The first Dino 206 came out in 1967. The car was an adorable compact vehicle, equipped with a 2.0-liter, 65-degree V-6 engine capable of reaching an impressive 8000 revolutions per minute. It had a beautiful metal body and a 90-inch wheelbase, and all four sides had their suspension. At less than 2,000 pounds, it was a light car that made good use of its six-cylinder engine. This 1973 246 GTS’s 2.4-liter V-6 engine, which had 175 horsepower when it was new, has three Weber carburetors that meet factory standards. The steel bodies of these later models made them a little heavier, but the GTS’s removable targa top makes up for it when the six-cylinder engine roars past 7000 rpm. It’s a tiny, skinny car that loves back roads, and its stunning beauty makes it even more appealing. One artist from Detroit seemed to be completely taken with it. The story of Bob Seger’s car is very interesting. After the release of his 1976 smash album Night Moves, he drove around California in a BMW 530i with a manual transmission, penning songs like “Old Time Rock and Roll.” Traversing Bavaria’s majestic mountain passes served as a profound source of inspiration for Seger. In his lyrics, he vividly recounts the experience, stating, “They drove for miles and miles up those winding roads, higher and higher they climbed.” For example, a die-hard fan would pick a Dino 246 GTS over Joe Walsh’s Maserati. Beginning in the 1980s, Seger drove his Dino. It then changed hands several times before going missing and being stored. After being fixed up in the UK between 2021 and 2023, it looks like it’s in almost perfect shape. The primary issue lies in the fact that it was known as Verde Scuro during the period when Seger owned it. It was one of seven cars that were given a strong green tint to make Scaglietti’s bodywork stand out. At this point, the color is a more classic Ferrari red. But even so, it’s a great car for driving against the wind. The sale ends on November 25.
