The Fiat Dino exists because of a Ferrari racing engine. In the mid-1960s, Ferrari needed to homologate its new V6 for Formula 2 racing, which required building 500 production units. Lacking the capacity, Ferrari partnered with Fiat. Fiat produced the all-aluminum V6 and installed it in its own front-engine, rear-drive sports car, creating the Fiat Dino. The 2.0-liter models were built from 1966 to 1969 as a Pininfarina-designed Spider or a 2+2 Coupe styled by Bertone.
Collectors prize the Dino for its direct connection to Ferrari. It's a classic Italian sports car with a genuine Ferrari-designed engine and styling by Italy's top coachbuilders, all without the six-figure price tag of its mid-engine Ferrari Dino 206 GT cousin. Spiders are rarer and consistently trade for more than the Bertone Coupes. With an average sale price around $64,000, these cars represent an attractive entry into the world of Italian exotics.
The market for the 2.0-liter Dino is mature, showing steady demand for good examples. The wide price range reflects the vast difference in condition between project cars and fully restored Spiders. Because the later 2.4-liter cars switched to a cast-iron block engine and different gearbox, the early 2.0-liter aluminum-block cars hold a special appeal for their purity and closer link to the original racing motor.
Buying Tips
- Rust is the biggest enemy. Thoroughly inspect the sills, floor pans, wheel arches, and the areas around the front and rear screens for corrosion or poor repairs.
- The all-aluminum 2.0-liter V6 is expensive to rebuild. Check for oil leaks, listen for noise from the timing chains, and demand extensive service records.
- Test all electronics. Like many Italian cars of the era, the Dino's electrical system can be finicky. Ensure all gauges, lights, and switches work as intended.
- Parts are scarce and costly. Trim pieces, light lenses, and interior components are specific to the Dino and can be very difficult to source.
- Check the 5-speed gearbox for worn synchros, particularly on the downshift into 2nd gear. While the transmission is a Fiat unit, repairs can still be expensive.
Based on 26 sales, prices for the Fiat Dino 2.0 range from $11,500 for project cars to $138,500 for top-tier examples.
88 Fiat Dino 2.0 vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 4 currently live.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
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