Vehicle Description
In the early 1960's, Ferrari needed a two-litre production-based
engine for the new Formula 2 and conceived the mid-engined Dino to
provide the necessary basis. Faced with the daunting task of
building 500 units per annum to meet homologation requirements,
Ferrari turned to Fiat for assistance; the resulting agreement, for
the latter, to build the Dino's four-cam V6 engine lead to a
spin-off model for Fiat. The Fiat Dino was introduced at the Turin
Motor Show in 1966 alongside the Dino Berlinetta GT, later to
become the Ferrari Dino 246. Powered by a shared four camshaft, two
litre, V6 engine, both cars benefitted from a racing pedigree that
went back to Ferrari's Dino 166P sports-racing unit and their 246
Grand Prix engine. The V6 engine's capacity was increased to
2,418cc in 1969 when a ZF five-speed gearbox and trailing-arm
independent rear suspension were among many improvements adopted.
The Dino model was built as either a Bertone designed coup� or a
sleek Spider from Pininfarina. However, it is the Spiders, both in
2.0 and 2.4 Litre guise, that have become most sought after amongst
collectors. A stylish conveyance for four, the Fiat Dino raced to
60mph in around seven seconds and could exceed 130mph whilst making
all the right Ferrari-esque noises. This lovely and desirable
European example of these highly sought after sports cars, is
presented in Silverstone Grey with black interior. It started life
in Nice, France and moved to Lisbon in 2003. These dry climates
have enabled the car to remain relatively rust free and is showing,
what is believed to be, the correct mileage of 56,797 according to
the owner. The car comes with a Fiat Certification and a large file
of receipts showing the various mechanical works which were carried
out since 2014. Some of these works included a conversion to modern
electronic ignition, full suspension/steering strip down and
rebuild and set to manufacturer settings. The brakes were also
rebuilt and new front discs were fitted (a full specification of
works carried out can been seen on file). Powered by the evocative
sound of the Ferrari six cylinder, two litre engine, these are a
delight to drive, not to mention, to listen to. � For sale by
auction on Saturday 23 September 2017 with Historics at Brooklands,
Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753
639170
