I just love the sound, I own a blue 2.4 l Coupé and would never ever sell it!
@timgosling6189
3 жыл бұрын
I am so lucky: small feet, short legs and long arms; so I love old Italian cars. I've only driven a few miles in 246 Dinos but the ride definitely wasn't harsh. In fact by today's standards it would be considered too soft, especially with those big, squidgy 70 series XWXs! Dino's and other old Ferraris do need regular exercise though and it's common to find the bushings have broken down, seized, or both. A hard riding 246 has likely just not been regularly driven.
@reallynotpc
3 жыл бұрын
That Fiat Dino still looks stylish! I’d have one like a shot.
@martinclapton2724
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video again, Jack! The Fiat Dinos ,both coupe (which I once owned) and Spider ,shared the same Gemmer steering box as the Fiat 125 Special ,130 and 132 models - Fiat was very good at utilising there own spares ! It produces a very smooth action in rotation of the wheel when compared to the rack and pinion set up , although heavy at parking speeds lightens up once on the move. Fiat suspension is very highly rated , although on paper not such a technical “ tour de force” as perhaps some Alfa Romeos, but should not be overlooked , as it produces good ride characteristics with good driving responses. Colour does certainly suit the car!
@thethirdman225
Жыл бұрын
Same wheels too! 😁
@djape1977
3 ай бұрын
Whole front suspension and steering is off a 125/132 Installing two way gas shocks for Argenta makes a world of difference. I'm also pondering a 2.8 turns lock to lock power steering box from Argenta but it takes a bit of fiddling to fit a power steering pump, pulleys etc
@Lemma01
3 жыл бұрын
Clever stuff, Jack. Making a serious point in your own style. Thanks for becoming a valuable voice.
@jimbobmedog
3 жыл бұрын
My dad has a 246gts He used to let me drive it when I was 17 and learning to drive with him as a passenger, crazy really love that car
@simonhodgetts6530
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, yes, yes!!!! It’s usually the coupe that we see featured, the spider must be rarer than rocking horse poop. Beautiful, beautiful car!!
@promerops
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know why, but when I was doing my Grand European Tour, I was passed on the road by several Fiat Dino Spiders. It must be that owners just couldn't bear to let these cars stand!
@TheAussieRod
3 жыл бұрын
Loved the color. But once you said silver...
@MrSimplesimon007
3 жыл бұрын
I've never heard or seen one of these things before, but the curves on the body, everything about it is fantastic, very individual looking too, engine sounds so nice, love to drive it round the lake district on a sunny day 👍
@Number27
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Simon!!
@VirtualGuth
2 жыл бұрын
That is one stunningly gorgeous car. It doesn't hurt that I love drop-tops. What a treat it must have been to drive.
@testacorsa150
3 жыл бұрын
9:33 I think I just got a new favorite engine sound. Man alive, that sound sweet!!!!
@peterrobierto7435
3 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing these cars when on holiday in Spain, 1970’s, they looked fabulous then and they still do now😍
@pereldh5741
3 жыл бұрын
How absolutely lovely! And for the 1st time in the history of KZitem Dino-clips, all the facts are correct!
@24hotfuzzJake
3 жыл бұрын
Always loved these since a kid...
@julianbrown1331
3 жыл бұрын
One of our all time favourites at the sporting fiats club!
@daveglover6115
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Jack and a good comparison with the 246. Remembering that Ferrari were selling their mighty V12 Daytona at the same time which both shared that unique interior design...
@robertnitsche8410
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Fiat Dino may be a better daily driver, but I'd park a Rosso Corsa 246GT in my living room just to look at it.
@wharfbanger
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely car, but IMO no comparison to a 206/246. The Dino is arguably the most beautiful road car ever made.
@markallen2984
Жыл бұрын
The 246 & The Jaguar E-type vie for top spot in my personal perspective.
@wharfbanger
Жыл бұрын
@@markallen2984 exactly
@gaborozorai3714
Жыл бұрын
A difficult choice. If I could choose any vintage Ferrari it would be the Dino. But the looks of this Spider also hold a special place in my heart. And the fact that it's not a Ferrari is an advantage in my book.
@iamthebroker
Жыл бұрын
That’s a big call, there’s the 250gto however the jag etype and Lamborghini Miura are up there.
@wharfbanger
Жыл бұрын
@@iamthebroker agreed. I think we all have taste. My top 4 for sure.
@Lot76CARS
3 жыл бұрын
Jack, interesting video, thanks for bringing this to us!
@danielthomas8507
3 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing these in the for sale sections of UK car magazines in the 80's for 3-5k no one wanted them, mind you this is when a ferrari dino was 35k for a excellent example... should of bought a couple of each , ho hum such is life.... great video as usual cheers from New Zealand
@ba2724
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I really enjoyed it! Only thing we miss is those pajamas. Those were a bit iconic, to be honest.
@Number27
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@paulnicholasen4196
3 жыл бұрын
I always loved the Fiat Dino convertible. Another triumph for Pininfarina! You should have mentioned there is also the Coupe styled by Bertone...a very different and rather plain looking car. Be that as it may, I have a friend with two "Ferrari" Dinos, and I find them to be brilliant driving machines, and as far as the looks, I think they are second only to the Miura. Great video. Thanks!
@antiochiaadtaurum3786
2 жыл бұрын
Who wouldn't love the little fiat underdog? First car I ever drove was a 127 900cc
@Haffschlappe
2 ай бұрын
Father of the Yugo
@steveroberts7287
3 жыл бұрын
You can pick up a decent Fiat Dino Coupe for around £50k which seems remarkable value compared to the Ferrari. I have my eye on a 130 Coupe - more in my price range!
@hughwalker5628
2 жыл бұрын
I remember when the 130 coupe came out. I was blown away by it then and still am. Late 60s and early 70s Fiat's were stunning. The little 850 convertible of that time was another gem I'd love to own.
@melbournecyclingsegments7510
3 жыл бұрын
The coupe (Bertone) is nice too.....that's what the bad guys drove in The Italian Job....and my dad had one back in the day. Both a very under-valued and not properly appreciated car. But I'd prefer a proper 246 Dino
@rodcurrieclassics8102
Жыл бұрын
I first saw these cars in Switzerland as a 13 year old on a school trip and there seems to be several in Lucerne where we stayed. I've loved them ever since - a beautiful beautiful car-but don't remember seeing one on the road. I'm afraid they're beyond my pocket so I'll just need to love them from afar. Thanks for this.
@ryanmccormick2150
3 жыл бұрын
Fiat Dino’s are such good looking cars! I remember I first ever saw one on wheeler dealer in that same blue colour as the spider you’ve got there Jack and I thought wow I love that car! ……. Cracking video as always bud 👍
@Number27
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you chap!!
@prileydrums
3 жыл бұрын
It was my old coupe used on the intro of that episode. I have a black Dino Spider now.
@ryanmccormick2150
3 жыл бұрын
@@prileydrums How cool is that! I’m pretty sure Mike bought a blue one? He traveled to France or Italy to buy it if I remember correctly 🧐
@prileydrums
3 жыл бұрын
@@ryanmccormick2150 yep, they bought a blue coupe in Italy. They wanted to feature a well sorted example and used mine, now sadly long gone.
@scottjohnson4319
3 жыл бұрын
Even though I'd take a 246 every time I do appreciate seeing and learning about this car. Thanks.
@Schlipperschlopper
3 жыл бұрын
Fiat is crap
@martentrudeau6948
Жыл бұрын
Another Italian beauty! Looks fun to drive!
@smhorse
Жыл бұрын
My Uncle in Malaysia owned a right-hand-drive 246GTS for a good many years. It was in good working condition, if a little sweaty to travel in because of the Malaysian climate. In 1996, he decided to offer it for sale at the Malaysian equivalent of about 60 grand sterling. Nobody wanted it! Absolutely no one! It took him ages to find a buyer. Some time after it was finally sold, the values went stratospheric!!
@henryhol8538
3 жыл бұрын
I love the Fiat Dino! The first spider I saw was Kevin McLeods at a Bristol Italian car festival about 4 years ago, that had a similar colour. The Fiat Dino I would want to own is the 2.4 litre Coupe.
@olio_benzina
Жыл бұрын
A very rational evaluation of the Ferrari Dino 246 vs the Fiat Dino and you make some good points, but I know what I'd rather see in my garage.
@koldplayz1
Жыл бұрын
Nice video Jack. I’ve thought about this comparison for years. Cheers!
@drivinmenutsnuts3380
3 жыл бұрын
I had a 1967 Fiat Dino 2.0 L spider.. I also owned a 77 Ferrari 308 GTB grp… I have to say the Dino Spider was the better drive, just the sound and feel of it The Ferrari was nice, but really Jack is right..The Fiat Dino is a fabulous drive. Sorry never had the pleasure to drive a 246 so I can’t say how good they are. I was never a fan of the front end view of the Fiat Dino myself but it sure looked good with the hardtop fitted.. Thanks for the video much enjoyed.
@rossbrannigan3273
2 жыл бұрын
I find the nose of the FIAT DINO 2000 spider less attractive than the 2400 perhaps because the tyres don't fill the wheel arches and the bumpers are skinny. I actually have a Ferrari 246 nose clip hanging in my garage and yes., its shape is stunning.
@SuperDre9
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! My dad has a 71 dino 2.4L spyder and coupe… that engine sound is amazing
@drivinmenutsnuts3380
Жыл бұрын
@@SuperDre9 ask him to leave them to you in his will 😁
@SuperDre9
Жыл бұрын
@@drivinmenutsnuts3380 lol ..I appreciate these cars more as I get older. You just don’t see these cars anymore. He’s got the 84’ 308 quattrovalve which is nice but all it does is collect dust these days lol. Old Italian men for you lol
@bobmcl2406
3 жыл бұрын
The FIAT Dino spider has aged much better than the FIAT Dino coupe, to my eyes. Thanks for reminding me of these lovely creations.
@Schlipperschlopper
3 жыл бұрын
The Dino Coupe is closer to an Aston Martin DBS
@2702simmo
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid Jack Always thought the shape of these was very classy
@free-birdrocker8809
3 жыл бұрын
Nice car, good purchase. The blue look almost like a 70's z-28 color, its pretty nice Congrats!🤠
@nickb3968
3 жыл бұрын
The engine sounds great. Not sure if I like the headlight placement, but it's got nice curves in other areas.
@Mark_T
3 жыл бұрын
I find the front end design a bit of an acquired taste. The Bertone version (coupé) is prettier, as I think it's a perfect match of the boxier style with some elegant curves. Great to see this rare car though.
@gazzafloss
3 жыл бұрын
A very pretty convertible Jack, Fiat have built, in the past, some very beautiful cars.
@Petrospect
3 жыл бұрын
With this V6 sounding so good it makes me wonder why other V6s don't sound nearly as good as this.
@mattbettany1174
3 жыл бұрын
I’d actually say a Busso does, if not better
@Petrospect
3 жыл бұрын
@@mattbettany1174 Busso and this might be the exceptions to the V6 rule yeah. Then again on some VQs I like the burble they have but it's definitely rare to hear a well judged/set up one Different sort of sound altogether
@michaelpegasiou4531
3 жыл бұрын
What a great looking car,lovely colour too.
@1234567marks
3 жыл бұрын
It’s all in the eye of the beholder but the Ferrari gets my vote, reminds me of a fair few years back when a friend against my advice ignored a Dino for 50k, and then an F40 for 300k, I remind him of those two mistakes often 😂
@Vinttro
3 жыл бұрын
What a great video, we loved the story , thank you Jack. 👍🏼
@nickpage2949
3 жыл бұрын
It’s lovely car and well reasoned argument. The only niggle is that the headlights don’t sit particularly well, they look a bit goofy to my eye. I drove a 246 the year I passed my test so I wasn’t qualified to compare it but naturally it blew me away and started my love of Ferrari.
@Number27
3 жыл бұрын
There no arguing the 246 is a better looking car! Thanks for watching Nick!
@nickpage2949
3 жыл бұрын
@@Number27 PS driving test passed 1975
@PompeyMatt17
3 жыл бұрын
It sort of reminds me of the Toyota 2000GT...an everyday name you wouldn't really associate with some of the grandest cars...it looks amazing..
@Haffschlappe
2 ай бұрын
The Toyota was 1000times better
@winstonbunn4624
3 жыл бұрын
I love all Dino's. I'm in shock after seeing the asking price for Mike Morrises book. I spent a brilliant afternoon talking to him at his house and he signed the copy I have. We took his Dino for a blast, but I recall him talking more about the 911 Targa he had as his everyday car.
@carsandstuff365
3 жыл бұрын
Driven a few dinos about 15 years ago when they were £40k. Thought they were crap to be honest.. but a 512bb carburettor car .. yes give me one of those
@ClellBiggs
3 жыл бұрын
I like the 246 more simply because of the way it looks, but I'd happily own either one.
@m.e.8153
Жыл бұрын
Most beautiful car design ever!!!😍 A masterpiece of Pininfarina!
@stevewilliams7956
3 жыл бұрын
Great video (as usual). A great set of facts about a little'-known classic.
@Number27
3 жыл бұрын
Thank for watching Steve!!
@truebluemiata
Жыл бұрын
Gawd, what a beautiful machine! Thanks Jack. 👍
@umbertoyltp
3 жыл бұрын
What a great gesture of the owner, so you could share the story. Mamma mia!
@tombley5760
3 жыл бұрын
...or free advertising.
@josephjewellers
3 жыл бұрын
well trained Professional car salesman
@stephenbacks3100
Жыл бұрын
The Miata nd seems inspired by the Fiat Dino. I love the raised fenders! I drive a 2018 Miata nd, and those fenders are my favorite design aspect.
@markcollins457
Жыл бұрын
The Fiat would be all the buzz at a Ferrari social gathering. Truly beautiful car and has a wonderful personality thank you for another surprise @
@beatglauser9444
Жыл бұрын
The sitting position in this car would be perfect for me. I have very short legs, so short that I could not push the clutch in an early Countach! I may be an idiot, but I preferred the Bertone Coupe design to the Pininfarina Convertible. It looks really like the small sibling of the Iso Grifo, a car that in my opinion is among the top five car designs of all times.
@timothyivatts
3 жыл бұрын
Very lucky to drive that. The history of a car can make it so much more special than it being what it is
@James-cs2wi
Жыл бұрын
Jack it looks absolutely beautiful you would think it was a Ferrari it's design is far better especially for the year it was made
@barryhill1044
3 жыл бұрын
As the years go by some earlier Ferrari’s become far more valuable I owned several Ferrari’s that were not expensive in their day. But today you could buy Fort Knox with them...sadly I sold them years ago Berlinetta Boxer 512 as an example I also owned a Lamborghini Contach 5000s... Sold it for £30,000 Today that particular car is heading for the £ 500,000 mark. But who knew back then !
@Schlipperschlopper
3 жыл бұрын
Calm down from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia and in California and New York too
@simonelliott5956
3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous car! Great video Jack, always loved Fiat Dinos, what a special one this is!
@daveshongkongchinachannel
3 жыл бұрын
You make some great, rational points and what a truly desirable classic this Fiat must be. However, the Ferrari wins hands down in the looks department.
@Number27
3 жыл бұрын
I agree the Ferrari looks prettier!!
@pereldh5741
3 жыл бұрын
And the (bertone) Fiat Dino 2400 Coupe too
@stevefuller1779
3 жыл бұрын
The 206/246 were never, officially, badged as Ferraris. Back in the late seventies, a friend had an ally bodied 206 in right hand drive, apparently, they only ever made two and his was the sole survivor, he was only an ordinary mechanic and I don't think he knew what a rarity he had so he sold it for six grand!
@kevinparker461
2 жыл бұрын
Only thing that boils my piss, a Dino wearing Ferrari badges or that poncey prancing horse!. Someone must have a fragile ego to put the badges on what Enzo wanted to be a tribute to his son so, a DINO not a FERRARI. Putting the wrong badges on is like pissing on Dino's grave, shame on these sad people!!. The 206 / 246 Dino is much too beautiful to be a Ferrari.
@elroyfudbucker6806
Жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhh! If only there was a time machine!
@elroyfudbucker6806
Жыл бұрын
@@kevinparker461 Enzo initially didn't want a car with less than 12 cylinders, but his top executives convinced him to do it as Porsche were doing well with their new 911 & Ferrari were in financial difficulty at the time (which was almost always all the time). His only concession; not to badge it as a Ferrari. Selling a car like this in high volumes & at a reasonably low price could be profitable. It turned out to be a top seller for Ferrari, with more than 4,000 made. Designed by Pininfarina, built by Scaglietti, engine & transmission by Fiat. It was something of a first for Ferrari; their first mid-engined road car, their first high volume seller & their first & only car with a cast iron engine block.
@tracylemme1375
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been told that any Ferrari built Dino that was badged Ferrari was badged post manufacture. Beautiful cars.
@grayfool
3 жыл бұрын
I don't disagree with anything you say. However, I would have the Ferrari any day. Not only is it one of the prettiest cars ever, it's also the first Ferrari I ever got to have a ride in when I worked as an apprentice for a Ferrari dealer when I was sixteen. I utterly adore it.
@christoph404
Жыл бұрын
I was also concerned when the rain came on, I could hear the car dissolving as you drove along🤣....those cars rust like no other, if this one lived in California that would be a clue to its survival, hopefully the British owner has gone through the car with a wax-oil lance because they didn't get any rustproofing at the factory.
@garrisong
3 жыл бұрын
The one reason I’d have to give it to the Dino, is because I prefer mid engine sports cars.
@Kris_T_
3 жыл бұрын
Can see where Toyota 2000 & Nissan Z got some of their inspiration.
@nomdeplume798
3 жыл бұрын
I always thought the FIATs were better cars than the Ferraris, not that I've ever driven one. It's almost as if FIAT felt they didn't have to try too hard. A bit like Bentley to Rolls Royce.
@leebuckles2364
3 жыл бұрын
Nice piece of history
@eldraino9933
2 жыл бұрын
I remember in Melbourne in 1990, I saw a 246 advertised for $19,000 AUD
@getplaning
Жыл бұрын
I have serviced FIAT Dino coupes and spiders, and Dino GTs and GTSs. They are all fabulous, and different, cars. My personal favorite is the Dino GT though.
@organiccold
3 жыл бұрын
The Fiat Dino always been a wonderful car..love it. Thank you for the video
@3ducs
3 жыл бұрын
A very Alfa Romeo driving position, shift lever is also reminiscent of an Alfa.
@cornishrider
3 жыл бұрын
They sound amazing
@MW-gi1tr
3 жыл бұрын
Dream car!!!! Some day….soon!!!
@Sheit69
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and beautiful car! Can you give us an update on the 308?
@Number27
3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
@155stw
3 жыл бұрын
I saw one down in Hampshire at AJM
@franciscarabini7660
Жыл бұрын
like your style once again thanks .great video
@nigelknight7798
Жыл бұрын
I didn't realise for a long time, but it's almost exactly the same as the 365 Spider California (abelt a bit de-stetched) but with Aldo Brovarone's dino berlinetta speciale's front end.
@felawes
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous colour. A photographer would know.
@yamatodamashii1179
2 жыл бұрын
Little known fact, Pininfarina also designed the Mustang II and the Geo Metro.
@JR-playlists
Жыл бұрын
I really like the tail end of things.... Fail you didn't show it, except for a blur driving by
@sbatty65227
Жыл бұрын
That is one stunning car. Love the blue colour.
@barryhall7
3 жыл бұрын
A gorgeous car in a lovely colour 👌
@Macmax7077
Жыл бұрын
Where is the video of the back of the car??? Beautiful!
@TheGel69
Ай бұрын
It is an Apple and orange comparison, they share the same badges and that s about it, the engines are differents and one cost five times the other..... both are terrific though
@RevGary
3 жыл бұрын
First viewer 👍blessings from Glasgow 🏴✝️🙏🇬🇧😇
@petercampbell3828
3 жыл бұрын
That is a fantastic car. I've never seen one before. I'd guess not many made it to North America.
@dannykeeley9005
3 жыл бұрын
They probably rusted away on the boat trip over from Italy.
@petercampbell3828
3 жыл бұрын
@@dannykeeley9005 yes, I'm in Atlantic Canada, so even if it made landfall it would be a lucky to survive long!
@dannykeeley9005
3 жыл бұрын
@@petercampbell3828 unfortunately they were buying cheap steel from Romania or Poland at the time or maybe both countries. Shame so many lovely cars were lost over the years just to save a bit of money.
@Haffschlappe
2 ай бұрын
This was a Corvette C3 copy in design
@richsackett3423
Жыл бұрын
Not close for me. The FIAT all the way unless I’m just parking it in the driveway to make my neighbors jealous.
@mrh6577
3 жыл бұрын
I love both Dino’s, although the Ferrari is just a better looking car. I’m not sure it’s right to compare though just because they both have ‘Dino’ in the name?? They appear as different cars to me. Different design and price bracket along with the way they drive. If I had the money I would buy them both on there own merits, although I would have the Ferrari first😃 Keep up the videos I always enjoy your positive outlook 👍
@69Phuket
3 жыл бұрын
A man enjoying himself. 😉
@vice4134
3 жыл бұрын
Number 27, I would have to disagree with you. While Fiat Dino is a nice looking car, I would rather go with Ferrari Dino any day. The only thing I would change is adding a glass cover for the headlights like David Lee did with his Ferrari Dino. Anyhow, I will give you TWO THUMBS up for making this video, not for your opinion. One question... when you drive downhill and have to downshift, would you shift backwards from 5 to 4 to 3 to 2 to 1? Or would you put it in neutral and match shift to revving?
@thethirdman225
Жыл бұрын
Hey Jack, how about a 1970-ish Maserati Ghibli Spyder (not the coupe). It looks like the big brother of this one (which is a gorgeous car, BTW). I know there are a few in the UK, even though there are only 125 in existence. The other one I’d like to see is the Bora.
@yaroslavbozhdynsky
2 жыл бұрын
Pininfarina is a design house, Sergio Pininfarina was not the designer, Filippo Sapino at Pininfarina was.
@robertlloyd7493
3 жыл бұрын
Bet that was hard to give back ☺️
@cristianocastagno9680
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful car the Fiat Dino Spider, love it !
@andybroer651
Жыл бұрын
I love these cars, thanks for the video!
@barfmeister8509
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely car 🇮🇹❤️
@TheMrFishnDucks
Жыл бұрын
Awesome car. Love that blue. However it is only better if your smoking bujj.
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