This 1968 Ferrari Dino is one of approximately 150 examples of the 206 GT model produced and was delivered new in Italy to Milanese dealer M. Gaston Crepaldi. The car, chassis 00120, had been imported to the US by the 1970s and remained in California before being relocated to Japan in the 1980s. It returned to the US in 2014 and was purchased later that year by its current owner, who subsequently commissioned a five-year restoration. The project included a repaint in the factory shade of Rosso Dino and re-trimming the interior in black upholstery with Panno Arancio “beach seat” inserts. The 2.0-liter DOHC V6 and its three Weber carburetors were also overhauled along with the suspension, brakes, electrical system, and five-speed transaxle. This 206 GT is now offered on dealer consignment in Emeryville, California, with a tool kit, Marcel Massini report, owner’s manuals, documentation from the restoration, and a clean Oregon title.
A prototype of the 206 GT was shown at the 1965 Paris Auto Salon, followed by revised concepts at the 1966 and 1967 Turin Motor Shows. The model entered production under the Dino moniker in 1968 as Ferrari’s first road-going mid-engined car, as well as its first with V6 power. Designed by Pinanfarina and built by Scaglietti, the 206 GT featured all-aluminum bodywork over a tubular steel chassis. Styling cues include a flowing profile with scalloped doors, buttress-style sail panels, and a Kamm tail.
During its restoration, this car was disassembled and prepped by Boston Sportscar Company before being sent to Rex Nguyen Restorations in California for further detail work. The body was placed on rotisserie and stripped to bare metal so that repairs could be carried out on the aluminum panels and steel underpinnings. It was then primed and refinished in its original shade of Rosso Dino using single stage PPG paint along with DU5 hardener and PPG reducer. The seller notes that the driver’s side of the engine lid sits proud of the adjacent body panel, and that wiper marks can be seen on the windshield.
Cromodora 14″ alloy wheels were also refinished and are secured by three-eared chrome knock-offs. Michelin XWX tires are mounted at each corner as well as on a matching spare housed in the front compartment. Servo-assisted ventilated disc brakes were standard on the 206 GT, as was independent suspension with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers all around. The suspension and brake systems were rebuilt during the restoration, including cadmium nickel plating or powder coating of various components.
The interior was reupholstered in Nero, the original trim color listed on the Marcel Massini report. The seats were rebuilt and fitted with factory-style orange terrycloth inserts. New grey carpeting and a new white headliner were also installed. Additional features include a wood-rimmed steering wheel, a gated shifter, and shoulder belts for both occupants.
Veglia Borletti instrumentation was rebuilt during the restoration and includes a 270-km/h speedometer, 10k-rpm tachometer, and clock, along with gauges for oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature, fuel level, and amperage. The five-digit odometer shows 7,500 kilometers (~4,700 miles), with true mileage unknown.
The 2.0-liter Tipo 135B V6 features an aluminum block with a 65° angle between cylinder banks, and both aluminum cylinder heads are equipped with two camshafts. Induction is through triple Weber 40 DCNF carburetors, and a Magneti Marelli ignition system made the 206 GT Ferrari’s first offering with electronic ignition. Work performed during the restoration included rebuilding the engine, carburetors, wiring harness, and distributor, as well as replacing the fuel pump, oil cooler, and alternator. The carburetors were adjusted in August 2020, at which time new transfer gears were installed.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via an all-synchromesh five-speed manual transaxle, which was also rebuilt during the restoration. The underbody was refinished in satin black, and a new exhaust system was installed.
The Marcel Massini report lists the original colors and provides notes on the car’s history. The engine stamping (0004001) and transaxle stamping (N/12) can both be seen in the gallery. The seller reports that research done at the Ferrari factory has confined the powertrain as numbers matching.
A reproduction tool kit, jack, and hammer are included in the sale, along with a warning triangle, a Dino key fob, and owner’s manuals in a leather pouch.
Images documenting the restoration are included in the photo gallery, as are invoices from the project. A driving video with ride-along footage can be viewed below, in addition to a walk-around video featuring a cold start.
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