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Discussion in '206/246' started by tx246, May 20, 2022.

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  1. tx246

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    #1 tx246, May 20, 2022
    I have purposely posted this in the 206/246 Dino Forum...

    The GT4 was the “Next” Dino in the line of 206/246.

    We all know what history has been, or was, but......

    Is it time we open the doors and welcome this?
     
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  2. 4CamGT

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    #2 4CamGT, May 21, 2022
    I really like the “Dino” 308GT4.

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  3. mar3kl

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    #3 mar3kl, May 21, 2022
    Not a fan of that style, although I recognize it as being iconic of the time.
     
  4. 375+

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    #4 375+, May 21, 2022
    Those were dark days in the auto industry. Do we include Ferrari GT4 or just Dino GT4?
     
  5. Jack-the-lad

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    #5 Jack-the-lad, May 21, 2022
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    There were several GT4s included at the Dino 50th. Anniversary reunion in Maranello a few years ago, which would seem to legitimize a place for the model in Dino history and heritage.


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    As a GT4 (badged as a Dino) owner (and former owner of three front engine V12 Ferraris) I would have preferred that the factory had given the GT4 its own unique identity because it is Ferrari’s first mid-engine V8; first series produced V8; the only series produced Ferrari from Bertone/Gandini; the progenitor of an architecture (mid-engine V8) that has been produced by Ferrari during six decades, 1970s-2020s.

    Had the factory given it a unique nomenclature its history would have been enhanced as would have that of the 206/246, as the Dino name would not have been shared by two models that have little in common, except that they’re both great cars worthy of the Ferrari name.*
     
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  14. tx246

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    #14 tx246, May 22, 2022
    This is awesome!!! So interesting to see the two tone paint and period pictures showing how they were in period.
     
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    #15 Sergio Tavares, May 22, 2022
    white pants Nikki Lauda!
     
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    #16 Jack-the-lad, May 22, 2022
    I believe this picture was the basis for a poster.
     
  17. UroTrash

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    #17 UroTrash, May 22, 2022
    I’ve said many times, history will be kind to the GT4.

    It looks better with every passing year.

    Not to mention if you remove about 13 inches at the B pillar you nearly have a Stratos.
     
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    #18 GIOTTO, May 22, 2022
    The great Marcello Gandini was ahead of his time. A master !
     
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  19. Marcel Massini

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    #19 Marcel Massini, May 22, 2022
    This one I took in 1974 during the BFOCS Annual Meet on the Bürgenstock near Lucerne, Switzerland. I was not even 17 at the time and didn't have a driver's licence yet.

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  23. 4CamGT

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    #23 4CamGT, May 22, 2022
    I’ve always liked the 308GT4 for its innovative packaging of a mid-engine V8 and 2+2 seating. The silhouette is advanced. The styling features are pure.
     
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    #24 M. Brandon Motorcars, May 22, 2022
    I love this thread, and it makes me want another 308 GT4.

    The photo of the Verde Germoglio one is utterly amazing, as are all of the period photos.
     
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