1967 Fiat Dino Spyder

Ferrari intended to utilize a derivation of its Vittorio Jano-engineered 'Dino' V-6 in contesting the new FIA European Formula Two series beginning in 1967. The rules specified a 1.6-liter limit. The engine had already powered Ferrari to the first of its many Formula One championships in 1958, so the engine choice was an easy decision.

FIA homologation rules demanded at least 500 production-based engines. Ferrari eventually struck a deal with Fiat to jointly produce the Dino-badged road cars. Bertone produced the coupes while the short-wheelbase Spiders were performed by Pininfarina. Development was led by former Ferrari engineer Aureli Lampredi. Excluding the 25 prototypes and pre-production cars, just 1,133 Dino 2000 Spiders powered by a two-liter variant of the DOHC V-6 were built for 1967 and 1968.

This particular car has a known history. It was in the possession of Chuck Wray of Sterling, Virginia's Gran Turismo Motors during the late 1980s. At the time, it was still an unrestored original car and finished in blue. By 2000, the car had come into the care of Joe Barone of Pennsylvania.

It wears an older complete restoration that was performed to a very good standard. The two-liter DOHC V-6 engine has been fitted with a more-effective MSD electronic ignition system to replace the factory-original system.

Currently, the car has 83,200 km on the odometer. There are early-style knock-off wheels, an owner's manual, and workshop manual and parts book.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2014