This Dino was sold new by Gran Prix Motors, Seattle, WA in 1972 and serviced there. 1974 Norman Hernandez purchased the car and continued to service it at GP Motors. 1984 Emery Rhodes, Seattle, WA purchased the car and had the service handled by Ray Segale, a former employee of GP Motors. 1994 William Ruth, Piedmont, CA purchased the Dino and had Patrick Otis service the car. 2021 Patrick Smiekel purchased the car.
The Dino has recently had a new leather interior, full service, new ANSA exhaust, wheels restored and new tires. All panels are original and fit well. There is no evidence of rust or damage repair. It runs well and is used on the back roads around Santa Barbara on a regular basis.