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

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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.

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

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This plaque commemorates their achievement.

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After 50 years, Jack May is only now selling his car.

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The Dino is in unrestored condition.

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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.

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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.

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Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc

Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc

Keep scrolling to see more pictures of this historic Dino.

Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.

Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.

Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.

Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc.

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