Ferrari Dino 246 by aRi F. Huber

The Ferrari Dino 246 (1969-1974) was only produced in approx. 3142 units and is still not considered a real Ferrari by fans because of its V6 engine developed by Fiat. Nevertheless, it is still considered one of the most beautiful Ferarri to this day. A sports coupé as it was sketched for a long time in the 1960s and also partly built by other sports car brands to this day: long front end, raised wings at least at the front, fastback at the rear and, if possible, a mid-engine installed longitudinally or transversely with rear-wheel drive. A European muscle car, so to speak, with plenty of power under the bonnet.

Its predecessor model was the Dino 206 (1967-1969). Both are practically identical apart from the more powerful V6 engine, a 60 mm longer wheelbase, the longer bonnet and the fuel filler cap.

What else they have in common, apart from the V6 engines fitted almost without exception in the Dino models. They are all rare and now very expensive and do not bear the Ferrari logo, but the specially designed Dino logo in blue lettering on a yellow background. Prices for the Dino 246 GT in particular generally start in the 6-digit range and, as of October 2024, are currently from 300,000 euros to well over 400,000 euros.

And who do we have to thank for all these Ferrari Dino's? It goes back to Enzo Ferrari's son Alfredo, who died young in 1956 and was called "Dino" (short form of the diminutive Alfredino) by his relatives. Alfredo was responsible for the design of the V12 engine, which was first used in a racing car in 1956. The six-cylinder engine was used in Formula 1 and Formula 2 racing cars in the late 1950s and in production sports cars from the late 1960s onwards.