Dino Graffiti

In a previous post we mentioned that certain surprises were found under the paint and here is the proof. During assembly, parts are matched to a particular car and are issued an assembly number by the factory. Our Dino has the number 197 and we have been finding it all over the place. The real surprise came under the hood, trunk, and engine bay panels where the number was incredibly well preserved.

We will keep these intact and hide them under their new coat of paint thereby keeping the panels as original as possible.

Birthday celebrations and a special gift

It's not every day you turn 40 and Dino #01464 celebrated it in style with Ferrari 308 #20783.

Also what birthday is complete without a gift and this came courtesy of the generosity of a fellow multiple Dino owner and enthusiast. Thank you Jon for aiding in the restoration efforts.

Happy 40th Birthday 01464

On this day in 1971 Dino 246GT #01464 was completed in Maranello Italy. What followed was a test drive though the Modena countryside followed by a long trip by boat, rail, and truck to Yonge Steeles Motors in Toronto Canada. Today, 40 years on, 01464 remains a resident of Toronto and is in the midst of a full restoration to its original splendor.

Below are some historical images chronicling the bodies at the Scaglietti Coachworks, followed by some of the Dino assembly stages, and lastly 01464 today apart and awaiting media blasting.

Grazie e Buon Compleanno

Photo Credits: Author and Ed Niles

The last part

Meanwhile back in Canada a symbolic affair took place as the last part was removed from the Dino. Fittingly it was the nose badge that carried this honor. Now stripped of all parts the shell will undergo final preparations before going for media blasting.

A day of research in SoCal

If you want to have a look at Dino's then Southern California is the place. Today thanks to some fellow F-Chatters I had a look at 4 cars each of which gave a few useful clues to getting our Dino back to perfect. Thank you to Tom, Freeman, and John for sharing their cars with me.

Here are some pics of what I saw: