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Dino Engine Project

Discussion in '206/246' started by Jimmilew, Sep 30, 2025.

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  1. Jimmilew

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  2. swift53

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  4. 500tr

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    Only Fiat Dino, no Ferrari Dino engines ;-)

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  5. swift53

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    Well, without the oil pan, they all are Dino engines...:) and 206 :)
     
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    Correct, but an original 206 engine is hard to find, esp. with the corresponding gearbox
     
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    You are extremely right Volkmar :)

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

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    #9 TheMayor, Oct 5, 2025
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    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.
     

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    $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 :)
     
  11. TheMayor

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    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.
     
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    Mayor, the usual story, 2 guys, tooth and nail....result 15K
     
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    Comes down to ‘find another one’, they don’t come up often.
     
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    True, a rare motor....
     
  15. tx246

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    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?
     
  16. 4CamGT

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    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!
     

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