Sure feels like all the money. I figured it would go north of $350,000 because there aren't a lot of these to be had that are more or less "drivers" anymore. Drop $100K into it and you have a nice garage-ish queen with a non-matching motor. D
Actually $367k with the add on, I am willing to go out on a limb and say that I am not shocked. Fun auction to watch.
Amazing to think the brand new V12 812 replacement launched in Miami tomorrow will have a base price around $400K ....i'm not in the market but sorry,beautiful as the Dino is, the V12 gets my vote.
You are right, yet...2 different animals altogether. Absolutely no comparison. If you like, toss in the Daytona as an alternative
Fickle Italians swapping cars annually like girlfriends. History is definately odd but with the decent updating, albeit not pure as noted nor number matching, it should run very well and endure the mountains out my back door just fine. Not a purist, plenty of perfect Dino's around but thats not what i buy.
Craig, if you are handy, you can make little fixes real easy, and become a more terrific car. Congrats! Alberto
Absolutely no comparison. No power steering because it doesn't need it. Feels like a go kart compared to the huge modern Ferraris. No electronic nannies to help you stay on the road and not so much power that only a fool or professional driver would turn them all off on a canyon road. In 50 years no one will remember the new 12 Cylindri and there won't be any running because there won't be any source for the 1000 microprocessors in it. Not everyone gets the Dino, but those who do continue to be stopped in their tracks every time they go into the garage and see it sitting there.
Righto Pantdino4. Bringing this closer to home (literally), the Dino is all about styling. The lines, the fender swoops, integrated headlights and instrument nacelle. Classy. if i wanted engine performance, i would hop in one of my Colombos and rip around the foothills which i do often. The Daytona styling also captures plenty of looks as it should. Now 50 y.o. these puppies deserve preservation AND driving enjoyment. Form AND function.
Here’s an opportunity for the brave! Fire Sale!! A ‘72 Dino 246GT Coupe for $129,500! https://www.gullwingmotorcars.com/1972-ferrari-246gt-dino-c-5111.htm?tk=151972
The lead is still good Surprisingly, after the fire, Dino rust from Scaglietti is right there... This Dino was stored under the rain twice in its life Regards, Alberto
Just put my dino on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-ferrari-dino-246-gt-4/ If some of you who knew me in the past will know how much effort, time and money goes into this car.
Still waiting. Also, if the highest bidder, i.e. an entity willing to pay more than all others for a given auction consignment is considered a "Winner", does that make the 2nd highest bidder along with all others not willing to pay that much (and the seller) "Loosers" ? Just trying to understand the psychology behind auction and/or so-called "market", i.e. speculation, mentality in the vintage car world.
