Dino Engine Project

This seems cool, worth a look!

https://bringatrailer.com/parts-and-automobilia/engines/

 

If you look around there are quite a few 2.0L engines out there. A lot of early coupes were parted out.

 

Only Fiat Dino, no Ferrari Dino engines ;-)

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Well, without the oil pan, they all are Dino engines... and 206

 

Correct, but an original 206 engine is hard to find, esp. with the corresponding gearbox

 

You are extremely right Volkmar

I would dare say that the gearbox with the mechanical oil pump, is oh so difficult to find

 

Whatever ...

 

You can tell this is a Series one by the air cleaner. Has the external choke. That aircleaner, even in that condition, is worth at least $1500.

Its at 2600 now.Carbs, distributor, intake, exhaust manifold, radiator (unobtainium) etc...If it goes for less than $3500 its a steal.

Don't poo poo the Fiat Dino! Owners include Gordon Murray, Ian Tyrrell, Jim Glickenhaus, and me.

 

$15K. More or less, all of these engines end around that valuation. The buyer is an avid collector.

Best way to buy an engine: OPEN

 

Wow I'm shocked. I looked just before it ended and it was $3800. 15K seems a bit overpriced but I've seen someone try to sell just a set of carbs for $10K.

 

Mayor, the usual story, 2 guys, tooth and nail....result 15K

 

Comes down to ‘find another one’, they don’t come up often.

 

True, a rare motor....

 

Fiat Dino sacrifices are things that don't exist anymore.... (Thank Goodness for that)

These seem cheap even today, but I have been waiting for the market to change...

I have been doing that for quite a few years. Dino's are viewed VERY different today than 10 years ago. I am super curious as to how this changes in the next 10 years....

I still believe what I believed 20 years ago, the Dino is a niche BUT very interesting Ferrari

Call me crazy, but I am now thinking the 308 is the "Next Best Thing". For those not in the Dino price range, the 308 is the next and maybe last aspect of this. I used to think the 328 was the thing people wanted, but I can't find the same liking today as I did 20 years ago. The 308 is "Better" than the 328, WTH?

 

I think if you go for a 308, it has to be a 308GTB and if you go for a 308GTB if it’s in your budget I’d go for a dry sump Vetroresina. I also think a F355GTB is one of the great ones!

 

And a 348 GTB (not tb) as well…

 

I’ve never experienced a 348. I’ve heard they have some handling issues. I’d love to learn more from those that have experienced them. How about the 348tb Serie Speciale?

https://supercarnostalgia.com/blog/one-to-buy-unique-in-blu-sera-1993-ferrari-348-tb-serie-speciale

 

Ferrari developed the car through the years of production consequently. So if you have a car from mid 1991 onwards, it will drive perfectly. Much better than an 328, a modern car in comparison.
Series Speciale is a stunner for the US, was only sold there. Has a lot of features from the 348 Competizione. The blue one seems to be perfect. I‘m sure it will have no handling issues.
The GTB/GTS are rare birds, only 220 where build each. They have stronger engine same as 348 Spider. Much more expensive than a 348 tb/ts.

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I did this rendering/styling analysis for Sports Car International back in 1989 when the 348 first came out. I think they’re a beautiful, original and a clean design!

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