Of all the Dinos Ferrari produced, few possess the exceptional qualities of this early production 246 GT – a car that has been preserved, maintained, and cherished by its sole owner, Brian Pollock.

The story of this Dino begins in spring 1970, when newlyweds Brian and Randy Pollock were planning their honeymoon. Brian, an avid sports car enthusiast, suggested an adventurous idea: purchase a new Ferrari, collect it in Italy, and tour Europe. Brian contacted his local Ferrari dealer, George Woolley of Montreal, to place an order for a 246 GT, with plans to pick it up in Maranello that summer.

In June 1970, Woolley provided an update to Brian, confirming that a new Dino would be available before the end of June, though the color was still unknown. Upon arrival at Ferrari’s Assistenza Clienti in Modena, the Pollocks were shown a silver 246 GT by sales manager Sig. Boni. When Brian asked about the possibility of buying a red car, Boni replied, “Your car is silver. If you want a red one, come back in three months.” After considering the options, Brian accepted the silver Dino – chassis 00870 – which had been completed that May, finished in elegant Argento Auteuil Metallizzato (Auteuil Silver Metallic) with black and red upholstery.

This 246 GT is one of the rare “L-Series” models, the original 246 GT variant, of which only 355 examples were built. These cars are highly sought after for their limited production, purity of design, and unique details, which set them apart from later M- and E-Series Dinos. Notably, 00870 features lightweight aluminum doors, hood, and deck lid panels, central-locking Cromodora wheels with knock-off hubs, and several other distinguishing characteristics.

Before finalizing the purchase, Brian asked for a Voxson 8-track stereo and traditional Ferrari script to be installed, and arranged for a full tour of the factory. After taking delivery, the Pollocks drove the Dino through Italy, France, and Spain, before settling in London. While in England, Brian had Maranello Concessionaires – Ferrari’s official UK distributor – perform routine maintenance and repair a small dent in the nose, reportedly the only paint touch-up the car has ever received. Brian also had Plexiglas headlamp covers fitted and installed a Bulldog alarm system, purchased from Harrods.

In May 1971, before returning home aboard the RMS Empress of Canada, the Pollocks visited Ferrari again, collecting spare parts and touring the Scaglietti workshop.

The Dino was used as a daily driver for two years before being retired to weekend use. It has remained in the Pollocks’ collection ever since, always kept in good working order. Over the years, Brian occasionally entered the car in concours events, starting with the 1973 FCA Annual Meet in Detroit, where it was displayed in the Contemporary GT class. In recent years, the 246 GT has garnered multiple accolades, including three Platinum Awards, the Ferrari Dino Award at the 2004 FCA International Meet, and the National Vintage Preservation Award at the 2015 FCA International Meet.

However, the car’s most impressive achievement came in 2018 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, where Brian served as a class judge for over three decades. That year, rather than trailering the Dino to the event, Brian drove it 1,500 miles from Seattle to Monterey as part of the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic. Upon arrival, the Dino participated in the Tour d’Elegance and won First in Class in the Postwar Preservation category – a fitting tribute to the car and its devoted owner.

This carefully preserved L-Series 246 GT still wears its original paint and upholstery. Thanks to regular service and use, the car has never required a mechanical rebuild. Given its time spent between Europe, Canada, and the US, it comes with two odometers – the original kph unit and the currently installed mph unit – which together record approximately 34,000 miles.

Consistent with its meticulous single-owner care, the Dino is supplied with the original leather folio containing the owner’s manual, warranty card, dealer directory, and Voxson literature. It also includes the original keys, tool kit, jack, wheel chock, reflector, and tack cloth, as well as a factory spare parts catalog, technical instructions folio, workshop manual, and sales brochure.

The car’s remarkable provenance is documented with extensive records from 1970 onward. This includes original purchase documents, customs forms, insurance and registration papers, shipping records, Italian “EE” tourist plates and libretto, country code placards, and period photographs.

A superb and historically significant Ferrari, 00870 is a testament to Brian Pollock’s exceptional care and passion for automobiles. Gooding Christie’s is honored to pass this remarkable Dino 246 GT “L-Series” on to its second owner, who will be acquiring not just a car, but a cherished piece of automotive history.