What do you think? Best of both worlds... At least never seen before: Best of both worlds: A Ferrari V8-powered Dino | Petrolicious
Wow, Kevin spent 11 years building his Dino and the quality of the work is looks stunning! Now we need him to tell us how fast it goes with a more powerful engine, bigger brakes and wheels? I imagine it would be quite a ride!
Looks like this GTS was in really bad shape early on, loads of rust and a monumental project. I can see new alloy swinging panels were made, many new chassis tubes etc. Huge tasks. More here: Ferrari 246 Dino restoration page Ferrari 246 Dino restoration 2nd page This Dino chassis was definitely saved, maybe the rest of the drivetrain had gone.
A lot of money and time, and obviously a project of love. Personally, I believe if you want a more powerful car that has all the mod cons, buy a more powerful car that has all the mod cons. I am a little relieved that the project car was a really rough one, so the increasingly rare gem that was the Dino didn't lose a specimen to the plastic surgeon. I fully intend to replace my car someday if circumstances conspire, so I want as many "real" Dinos as possible to survive!! To each their own. It's a beautiful car (although I think the wheels are way too blingy even for this vehicle, and the rollcage, while a good idea, ruins the GTS lines) but it is not a Dino. The photography is truly superb.
Don't know if this has been posted before but makes for interesting reading Best of both worlds: A Ferrari V8-powered Dino | Petrolicious Dave
A strong warning is "de rigueur" here: WARNING! There are some things that, once having been looked at, cannot be forgotten (and forgiven) forever. If, like me, you like "classics" not being toyed with, do not click on the thread. Rgds
I've been for a ride in this car and it's spectacular in every respect. Of course, all the mods are fully reversible. Kevin is no fool. John in CT.
In the world of Porsche enthusiasts, this kind of thing happens all the time. It would be great to take a 12V platform that's still affordable like the 400 series and shove it into something prettier like a Detomaso Pantera. I'm not sure if the geometry works but it would be fun to try.
After viewing the "before" pictures, all I can say is, if a Dino is "almost a Ferrari," this particular example was "almost a Dino"! Fred
What if Ferrari had not used Bertone for the 246 successor, the 308GT4? What if they'd kept the 246GT styling and upgraded the drivetrain and brakes? (Good choice the 328 drivetrain- I think the largest displacement transversely mounted engine that would fit, all mounted north-south after that?)
Actually I really like the car including the carbon fiber bits. The only thing I really abhor are the wheels, they just look wrong on that body. It's a nice one off and seems well done. Lots of cars get modded and rodded....
Hey Guys' I'm not emotionally attached to the wheels, they were kicking around my workshop and are held on by 5 bolts........... if anyone wants to donate a more ascetically dialled in version I'm game xxxx kev
Here's a previous thread on a Dino GTS with Flairs and custom 16" Campys http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/206-246/342829-dino-16-campys.html I like that the look is subtle and descreet. You have to look twice to notice the mods. Also check out the stance and proportions. Freeman
I agree with John that Kevin's car is spectacular in every respect. Like John, I've been privileged to have been for a ride in this car and it's brilliant - somuchso that I wrote a small article about it for a newsletter: "My lifelong dream has always been to ride in a Ferrari, and thanks to Lynn, a friend I made on a recent holiday, this recently came true. "In conversation with her I mentioned my dream, and she told me that she and her husband Kevin own a Ferrari 246 GTS Dino and would arrange for me to go for a ride in it. "And so on a hot sunny day in early August I went down to see Lynn and Kevin and had a truly wonderful and memorable day. In the afternoon Kevin lifted me into their 2-seater Ferrari. The engine is directly behind the seats, so when he started her up, the roar from the engine was loud and intoxicating. As we sped along the country roads I was amazed just how smooth the ride is for a car with a low ride-height, and the acceleration was so very quick. We had almost got back to where we had started when Kevin asked me if we should return or do we do a really quick lap. He looked at my face and knew the answer and so he just put his foot down and away we went on another lap. "Its impossible to express what it felt like to ride in a Ferrari, suffice to say it was the most amazing experience of my life. Thank you so much Lynn & Kevin for making me feel so welcome and giving me such a perfect day from start to finish."
What size would fit with the brakes? Spokes need more meat, maybe 348/355 challenge speedlines? Love the car otherwise, brings to mind the singer style Porsches, but better because ferrari.
Of course, originality is key - this is my backdated 1709 Queen Anne instrument panel. PS Respect Outlaw Kev! Image Unavailable, Please Login
Plenty of room in the world for a car like that. Nice. A question, the article mentions future plans for electric power steering. As a 308 owner the steering rack is one of the weak areas but apart from Chinese reproductions there doesn't seem to be a 'bolt in' upgrade. Is there one for the 246?
