1972 Dino 246GT

Alfredo Ferrari, known as Dino, was Enzo’s son, born in 1932. After formal education he went to work at Ferrari where he was groomed to be Enzo’s successor. In the early 1950’s he was credited with the development of the 750 Monza engine. Dino would go on to develop many successful racing engines; his true passion. His life was cut short when he died from muscular dystrophy in 1956. Enzo honored Dino’s memory by creating the Dino brand as a category of Ferrari. Dinos were sold and serviced at Ferrari dealerships with 2295 coupes and 1274 GTS Spyders produced.

Derived from the innovative and successful series of racing machines, the Dino 246 showcased cutting edge technology and engineering; most notably mid-engine and rear drive in a luxurious production car. The Dino was a next generation car for a new generation of successful people. And in Europe and North America there were more than ever before in the post Second World War economic boom. Under the Dino name-plate, it would be more accessible. In all its many variations, Dinos were built in the thousands; not the tens and hundreds of every other prior model of Ferrari. And with so many built they were priced accordingly. More than a Porsche 911. Half the price of the V-12 engine Ferraris. Sadly,

Dino branded Ferrari were not always recognized as “true” Ferraris. Yes, the parts bin of the best FIAT could make was utilized to keep the price in check and qualify to race. None-the-less, Enzo Ferrari was the driver behind it.

When the earliest concept car was first shown in 1965 at the Paris Motor Show it lead to almost 15 years of car production. The Dino established a new vision to the esthetic experience from design. Designers Aldo Brovarone and Leonardo Fioravanti working at Pininfarina created a machine that is sculptural yet aerodynamically

efficient with a top speed of 146 MPH from less than 200 naturally aspirated horses. And the interior is luxurious and comfortable for all day travel; yet the seats will hold the driver snugly during track day driving. Like Shakespeare’s rose, Dino is a Ferrari by any name.