Retro Ferrari so rare that only EIGHT were ever made goes up for sale for eye-watering sum

AN ULTRA-RARE classical Ferrari, 1 of conscionable 8 successful existence, has gone up for merchantability astatine an eye-watering sum.

The "wonderfully preserved" supercar has lone averaged astir 5,000 miles a twelvemonth from caller and has had conscionable 3 owners.

The Ferrari Dino 246 GTS was created successful 1971 arsenic a convertible mentation of the 246 GT.

The second was itself a effect to clamour from fans to adhd much powerfulness to the archetypal 1967 Dino 206 GT.

As such, it boasts a 2.4-litre V6 and apical velocity of 146mph, making it 1 of the fastest cars of its era.

The exemplary was named for Alfredo 'Dino' Ferrari, the eldest lad of institution laminitis Enzo, who died from a degenerative unwellness successful 1956, aged conscionable 24.

At the clip of his death, helium was moving connected what would go known arsenic the Dino motor and beryllium placed successful the lineup of cars besides bearing his name.

Now, 1 of the 1,274 GTS models has gone up for merchantability done RM Sotheby's.

This illustration is peculiarly peculiar arsenic it is 1 of lone 8 built successful right-hand thrust and featuring Dayton-style racing seats.

It is besides inactive proudly displaying its archetypal colour combination, with a Rosso Dino overgarment occupation implicit a Nero leather interior.

The car was imported successful 1973 arsenic 1 of lone 235 Dinos sold successful the UK.

Since then, it has lone clocked up £25,763 miles, an mean of conscionable implicit 5,000 a year.

The pictures attached to the listing amusement it to beryllium successful immaculate condition.

The advertisement states: "As a debased mileage illustration and conscionable 1 of 8 right-hand-drive cars equipped with Daytona-style seats, this Ferrari Dino 246 GTS is nary mean offering.

"For those seeking to bargain a Dino with outstanding provenance and history, chassis 06752 is surely 1 for consideration."

The car is presently awaiting merchantability successful London, with a whopping terms tag of £350,000.