This 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Won the NY-to-LA Cannonball Dash 50 Years Ago. Now You Can Buy It

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1973 ferrari dino 246 gts

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In 1975, Jack May and Rick Cline drove this Ferrari from New York to Los Angeles in 35 hours and 53 minutes, winning that year's Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash.

Fifty years ago, this Dino made a record-setting run.

1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
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Owner Jack May and co-driver Rick Cline averaged 83 mph driving from New York to Los Angeles.

1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
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This plaque commemorates their achievement.

ferrari dino cannonball plaque
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After 50 years, Jack May is only now selling his car.

1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
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The Dino is in unrestored condition.

1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
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Because they'd be driving flat-out, May and Cline turned the tachometer to put the redline in a more visible position.

1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.
1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.

In Wichita, Kansas, the team had to perform some emergency repairs. The parts receipt is still affixed to the car.

1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.
1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc
1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc

Keep scrolling to see more pictures of this historic Dino.

1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.
1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.
1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.
1973 ferrari dino 246 gts
Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.

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