1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

Sizzle Chest

Sizzle Chest

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1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
43,000 original miles
Rosso Bordeaux Red
2.4 liter V6, 200HP
Mid-engine/5 speed transaxle
1274 produced, MSRP: $14,500.
Approx value today: $350,000-425,000

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New client. Needs this vehicle ready for the Cavallino Classic in 2 weeks. He is going to enter/show it. Got dinged some points last year for some paint issues, so…that’s why I have it!
It just came out of the shop for some mechanical issues and is in tip top mechanical shape. The paint was another story…
Full of swirls, sanding marks, some chips, a few holograms, and it was just looking dull and lifeless. It was also covered in dirt and dust from the shop.




The ‘details’:

Beta test car shampoo.
Clayed with medium clay mitt.
Adam’s tire and rubber cleaner.
Adam’s shampoo for wheels/tires.
Master Blaster to dry.
DeFelsko PTG.
Scangrip lighting.
Metro vacuum.
Flex 3401.
Rupes MkIII 15.
Adam’s micro polisher.
Griot’s 6” for LSP application.
Misc. foam pads.
Griot’s fast correcting cream.
Griot’s perfecting cream.
Auto finesse glass cleaner.
Carpro glass towels.
Pinnacle exhaust cleaner and brightener.
Optimum panel wipe.
Wolfgang Fuzion LSP.
McKee’s37 wax remover.
Beta test tire dressing.
McKee’s37 APC.
McKee’s37 AIO leather cleaner/conditioner.


Thank you for looking and as always, comments/questions are welcomed and appreciated!


























Chrome before:




Chrome after:




Compound from shop:



Removed:

 
Damn!! That thing came out MINT Scott. Awesome car!

Another excellent job, bro. :)
 
Nice Scott! :props:

What a gorgeous car. Always loved the styling of the Dino & you’ve done a beautiful job with this one buddy. Actually, doesn’t look outta place sitting there in your driveway or garage either to be fair mate.

Superb work, pictures are fantastic - thank you for sharing Scott. :props:


Aaryn NZ :dblthumb2:
 
You are 1 of the best there is.

Man, you have to love your job??!!
 
Thanks all!!!


Pauly, thank you! It is a night and day difference! Cherry pie anyone?!

Aaryn, thanks amigo! Appreciate it!

spazzz, thank you very much! I do enjoy it very much!!
 
Scott... My wife and I have a top 5 celebrity list, that if we ever meet, we get a hall pass. You just replaced Stacey Dash as my number 5. Lol. Awesome work as always. I’m also glad to see car shows taking off points for crappy paint.
 
OMG Billy! I am literally laughing out loud! Thanks!

WaxMaster: it was re-sprayed a while ago. Base/clear.
 
Man you work on some awesome cars. You’re a lucky man. Looks amazing.


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Very cool! Great job as always Sizzle Chest.
 
I think the owner will get some solid appreciation and likes this time around.

Very respectable "proper" work you have done, looks concours quality to me, not in any way some cheapish back alley job. You know your trade very well, I bow to you!
 
The old man would approve ...


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Beautiful work brother! That looks right at home in your garage...
 
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