{"id":52490,"date":"2026-07-21T15:10:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/?p=52490"},"modified":"2026-07-21T11:12:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T09:12:14","slug":"this-ferrari-dino-which-had-been-abandoned-for-four-years-was-estimated-at-210000-euros-it-sold-for-much-more-than-expected-to-a-round-of-applause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/en\/ferrari\/cette-ferrari-dino-laissee-a-labandon-pendant-4-ans-etait-estimee-210-000-e-elle-sest-vendue-bien-plus-que-prevu-sous-les-applaudissements\/","title":{"rendered":"This Ferrari Dino, which had been abandoned for four years, was estimated at \u20ac210,000: it sold for much more than expected amid applause"},"content":{"rendered":"
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No one expected such a scenario. At the summer auction organized by Historics Auction, a Ferrari Dino 246 GT<\/a> The 1972 model, presented as a \u00abbarn find\u00bb in need of restoration, literally set the auction ablaze. Estimated at between 140,000 and 180,000 pounds sterling (approximately 165,000 to 210,000 euros), it ultimately sold for \u00a3274,560, or nearly \u20ac320,000, including fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dusty Dino\u2026 but far from abandoned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At first glance, this Ferrari<\/a> It looked like a classic \u201cbarn find.\u201d It had been sitting idle for four years, covered in a thin layer of dust, and hadn\u2019t been driven since its owner had to stop using it for health reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But behind this appearance lay a car far more interesting than just a wreck. The car had been owned by the same owner since 2003 and had an impressive maintenance history. Most importantly, just before it was taken off the road, it had undergone more than \u00a325,000 worth of work performed by the highly renowned British specialist DK Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, the transmission was removed and rebuilt, which required removing the engine. The brake calipers were also refurbished. The following year, the suspension, engine mounts, exhaust, ignition wires, and several other components were replaced or overhauled. At the time it was put into storage, the Dino was running perfectly and now requires only a return to service rather than a complete restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unexpected Bidding War<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When bidding began at \u00a3130,000, everything seemed to be going according to plan. Bids quickly reached the estimate range and then surpassed it without slowing down. The \u00a3200,000, then \u00a3220,000, and finally \u00a3240,000 marks were crossed to the applause of the room. The hammer finally fell at \u00a3240,000\u2014or \u00a3274,560 including fees\u2014nearly \u00a395,000 above the high estimate. This result is all the more remarkable given that the car, despite its excellent history, remains a restoration project after several years of inactivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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