Dino (1966 to 1980)

The Dino series (1966–1980), encompassing the mid-engine 206 GT, 246 GT/GTS, and the Bertone-designed 308 GT4, is the cornerstone of Ferrari’s V6 and V8 heritage. In the 2026 Australian market, the Dino has reached a pinnacle of desirability, no longer viewed as the "entry-level" brand but as a blue-chip masterpiece of automotive art. The 246 GT and GTS remain the crown jewels of this era; with only 488 right-hand-drive (RHD) GTs and 235 RHD GTS units ever produced, genuine Australian-delivered examples are exceptionally rare. This scarcity was highlighted in mid-2025 when an exceptional Australian-delivered 246 GT fetched significant attention at a Melbourne auction, reflecting the model's status as a top-tier collectible. The 308 GT4, once the "ugly duckling" of the family, is seeing a major resurgence in interest as the only 2+2 mid-engine Ferrari from the Enzo era, prized for its 1970s wedge styling and superior handling. The buyer pool in Australia consists of veteran collectors seeking "Enzo-sanctioned" history and younger, design-led investors who view the Dino as a sovereign-grade alternative asset. For the Australian enthusiast, a Dino with a documented local chain of ownership and Ferrari Classiche certification is the ultimate prize, as these cars are frequently the centrepieces of major local concours events and remain highly liquid within specialist circles.

The Dino series (1966–1980), encompassing the mid-engine 206 GT, 246 GT/GTS, and the Bertone-designed 308 GT4, is the cornerstone of Ferrari’s V6 and V8 heritage. In the 2026 Australian market, the Dino has reached a pinnacle of desirability, no longer viewed as the "entry-level" brand but as a blue-chip masterpiece of automotive art. The 246 GT and GTS remain the crown jewels of this era; with only 488 right-hand-drive (RHD) GTs and 235 RHD GTS units ever produced, genuine Australian-delivered … Read more