Hello, I have been checking in regularly on the this forum as an observer for a several years now and have always loved the lines of the Dino. I am happy to say that I have jumped in and now finally bought one. The car (03112) a 1972 GT just finished a multi-year restoration of an original from new Southern CA car, no rust or accidents, to a very high standard. Originally painted Azzuro, now red (if it wasn't so perfect I would repaint it in a heartbeat) with vinyl/cloth interior. I have been drooling over OMG's restorations for a while now, and while I have restored a few cars in the past - I am loving taking over a finished product. Only unfortunate thing is that I am located in the Midwest and Winter has been droning on and on. Looking forward to salt free sunny roads so that I can get it out! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
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Gorgeous GT and I love the lack of Ferrari on the back deck. I kick myself every time I see a car like that for not getting one back when I bought my XKE in 1999. They drive fantastic. Enjoy it.
Welcome!! Where are you? Where did you buy your Dino? If you share info, I think you will be amazed at what also gets shared..... Interesting to see cloth inserts.....
Located in Indianapolis, IN. Car has been in the LA area for decades. Restored by Bill Gojkov for the prior owner (who did a fabulous job). Helped along by Les Burd/Tom Shaughnessy with the purchase. I was a hardcore Corvette fan/restorer in the past, have now come into the light. I have an Alfa SS that I just finished restoring, and several coach built Abarth twin cam cars that I am in the process of restoring. Just sold my 356 Speedster to buy this one. I have to thumbs up Freeman on his love for these cars (and for the Porsche Speedster - which doesn't hold a candle to the Dino). The car was originally Azurro with blue vinyl and cloth inserts. When the car was restored a nod was made to the vinyl and cloth despite the color change on the exterior.
great looking Dino.... well done I would question blue vinyl and cloth inserts has been the original interior... I do have other records... Any documentation on the interior? Regards Matthias
Pretty car, so congrats. But oh...opinions differ. I have owned a speedster and a Dino together for 15 years; to me, the speedster is by far my favorite. Perhaps because one is 15-20 years newer? Let me know in a year if you still feel that way. But tastes do differ.
The debate between a Speedster and a Dino is difficult. Both are very pure and iconic. Both don't rely on their horsepower for their charisma. You drive them for very different reasons. I've had the opportunity in the past to trade my Speedster straight across for a Dino. I have to admit I was tempted. Like the Dino, if it were gone it would leave a huge void in my garage! The values on both cars have become stupid. Which will become more collectible in the future? They both had a production of around 4000 cars and both suffered attrition through being cheap fun cars in their day. Now they have become the Holy Grail! I still have as much pleasure experiencing both cars. They are truly timeless. The people associated with both Marques are also unique and special. There is no correct answer to this one! Freeman
I show: Azzurro Dino/Blue interior ( no mention of cloth inserts) Originally delivered by Marque Motors to John W. Brown of Cypress, CA The Dino was a Demo car prior to delivery, but was delivered to Brown on 12/29/72. Just after delivery, the nose and right front fender were repainted. The repaint was considered to be warrantable.
Very nice car. And good photos! Congratulations, and welcome. Andy We have same-year cars, but mine is blue.
beautiful car in perfect condition! What is your serial number? I have 2840, also red, which looks identical except for the US vs Italian delivery details.
Matt, Not to get off topic like you said from the Dino, but here are some pictures of the Abarths. These cars were true jewels of the period, much more horsepower compared to Porsche or Alfa Romeo racing cars of the period, with smaller displacement engines and much lighter cars. 1959 Record Monza Bialbero - one of approximately 25 twin cam RM's. It now has the correct engine and is undergoing restoration (pics from the last week in the paint booth and the restored engine). Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Here are some pictures of the 1000 GT Bialbero. Class winner of the 1962 Bridgehampton race driven by Bob Grossman of Ferrari 250 GTO fame. Unrestored with 2500 original (hard driven) miles. Sorry for the rotated pictures - the period race picture show Bruce McClaren in the white car, my car #9, and Jennings in the Carrera Speedster going around the last corner of the race (credit Joel Finn - Bridgehampton book) Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
If you put Pantdino in the search window on youtube you will see some (unfortunately not very sharp) video of the private Abarth collections I visited in the late 2000's Jim
