1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS ‘Chairs & Flares’
Pininfarina’s elegant curves gained a removable roof panel when Ferrari introduced this open-top version of the Dino specifically targeting American sports car enthusiasts in 1972.
Instantly recognizable by three small louvers replacing the rear quarter windows, the GTS featured a removable roof panel that transformed the coupe into an exhilarating open-air experience.
The flowing Pininfarina bodywork honored Enzo Ferrari’s late son Alfredo “Dino,” carrying forward the elegant lines from the original 1965 Paris Salon concept.
While most examples came with standard equipment, rare “Chairs & Flares” variants featured distinctive Daytona-style seats (“chairs”) and factory-installed flared fenders (“flares”) to accommodate wider Campagnolo wheels.
Beneath the sculpted exterior sat a transversely mounted 2.4-liter V-6 engine producing 195 horsepower, positioned in a rear-mid configuration.
This layout delivered exceptional weight distribution, resulting in light steering and superb balance (what made the 246 GTS legendary among enthusiasts).
Production numbers remained relatively modest, with approximately 1,274 GTS units built before the model ended in 1974, and fewer than 300 believed to be true factory “Chairs & Flares” cars.
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