at monterey last night? anyone know what it went for?
The result for the dino spider was 67,500 not including the hammer. With the hammer the car was sold 72,500
Really depends on the condition. I saw one at another auction a year ago and the reserve was 100K. I don't know if it sold or not. In good condition I would say 60 to 70 is fair. But, there's a lot of junk out there.
I don't think there's a lot of difference in price. When the collectors get involved, then it would for it's rarity. In practical sense, it's not a lot of difference in performance for the average driver. You don't buy these for performance anyway when you're talking about 0-60 times near 8 seconds. When I was looking, I would have taken either as long as it was in reasonable condition and price. I don't think I was alone. I honestly think the 2.0 looks better.
really? i've heard 150k for a nice 2.4-it's a very different car than the 2.0-a LOT rarer too-but you're right-the design details of the 2.0 are nicer-better wheels, better grille, better bumpers...
Here's what Hagerty thinks: Price Guide Report Price Guide Report roughly the same $150K? That's awfully close to a 246GT
I was there when the owner started the car and it had some pretty loud high-pitched bearing noise coming from the engine that I would have wanted to diagnose before I bidded.
Notwithstanding concerns about a possible bubble, I'd buy EVERY running 246GT I could find at that price. Those numbers have long ago been eclipsed. Perhaps for a 2.0. Find ANY 2.4 not in need of a total restoration at that price and buy any and all of them. There are 434 of the 2.4's and prices for any quality example have long been over $100k.
+1 I am in the process of doing a ground up restoration on my 2400 Spider. The restoration will for sure exceed 50K including engine out rebuild. For a good 2400 if one can be found. They are around 100K in fair condition. The last 2 that sold in Europe in very good condition sold for around 139,000 Euros These are top down cars with the pure Italian blood F2 engines that not only looks great but also are very fun to drive. There are not that many 6 cylinders Italian cars from the 60's or early 70's with still around below $60,000
Well, I'm slightly biased because I just bought a 2.4 spider 4 or 5 months ago, but really, for a 2.4, what's not to like? 246 Ferrari engine, designed by pininfarina, assembled in the Ferrari factory, very low production numbers, great to drive... It's interesting (but sadly not suprising) to see how the fiat badge so radically affected the perception and value of a car that is beautiful and fantastic to drive..that's the power of labels, I suppose..
I'm thinking $200K for a driver 246GT. Anyone who has $150K lying around can probably find the other $50K if he needs to. Actually I don't really know what 246GT sell for these days-- seems like they've all been GTS lately.
You brought a very good point. I have been looking for a nice gt for 160k and they where none to be found in decent condition. Last month I was offered a trade 246 gt in exchange for my maserati 3500. My 3500 is a very nice driver with enough patina with very strong Engine. Here is the link. Maserati 3500 - a set on Flickr We where both talking around 200k each. However the dino offered was neglected and needed more like 75k in new paint bare metal and engine rebuild. I decided to pass on the offer it was not fair trade. If any one can find a Dino for 150K it better be fully restored or near it. Otherwise you will need to add every bit of 75K or more to make it right. Oliver
i spoke to a chap last week who offered me 240/250 for my 246-it's totally redone mechanically, but would need paint to be top notch-he said he sold a perfect gt for 315, so there's some market news...chances of buying a fully restored GT for 150k? i'd say VERY slim, to none, sadly (until the bubble bursts..)
Phil your totally correct. A good driver unrestored Gt. should fetch 150 with a 100k needed to bring it back. 240k needs to be a very very good example with little to no work would sound about right. I personally think the dino have reached its climax. I wonder what the prices this time next year?
Wow that's pretty good for a coupe. Congrats! Did it go overseas? I see coupe interest higher there than in the US.
After seeing a few GTs taken apart and restored I like the way the Fiats are built much better. IMO the Fiat 246 Dino spider could be one of the best buys in the collector market.
that's precisely what i'm doing to mine-taking it apart, and bringing it back to original paint, etc... in the process, i'm also taking apart my wallet, but sadly, i wont' be able bring it back to original, stuffed with cash, condition
