Guess who just drove a Dino?
11-02-2004, 05:21 AM
#31
Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought 308s and Dino's were the same thing. . . the poor-man's Ferrari that sell used for about $40k.
11-02-2004, 05:24 AM
#32
My only seat time in Ferrari's is in a Daytona, which in it's day was the fastest car for sale in the USA. I can honestly say I would not do an even trade; preferring my S2000 instead.
11-02-2004, 05:55 AM
#33
Thread Starter
No, Dave. The 308 is not the same car as the Dino.
Well, I must say, to actually consider trading the S would mean preferring the older technology, no matter what you choose. We're talkin' Ferraris here, but the 60s/70s technology is still dated -- trust me. There's no way I'd opt for the older car on a daily basis, but damned if I wouldn't love to have one of these to drive on a nice, New England summer day (I'd also love to drive a Daytona!!)
Well, I must say, to actually consider trading the S would mean preferring the older technology, no matter what you choose. We're talkin' Ferraris here, but the 60s/70s technology is still dated -- trust me. There's no way I'd opt for the older car on a daily basis, but damned if I wouldn't love to have one of these to drive on a nice, New England summer day (I'd also love to drive a Daytona!!)
11-02-2004, 07:41 AM
#34
Former Moderator
If I had the money, I'd probably opt for the old school technology. I like the soul of the older cars...something new technology just doesn't seem to impart.
Maybe that explains why I drive a Miata and lust after a Caterham Super 7...they may be newer cars, but they're both decidedly old school in their philosophy...
Maybe that explains why I drive a Miata and lust after a Caterham Super 7...they may be newer cars, but they're both decidedly old school in their philosophy...
11-02-2004, 07:42 AM
#35
Former Moderator
BTW...that blue is stunning in person. I knew a guy back in Germany years ago that had a 512BB in that same blue and it was absolutely gorgeous...
11-02-2004, 04:32 PM
#37
Originally Posted by Chazmo,Nov 2 2004, 10:55 AM
No, Dave. The 308 is not the same car as the Dino.
The Affordable Ferrari
Though it has been around since 1974 the Ferrari 308 GT4 seems to have found its place in the world of Ferraris. Recent magazine articles have featured the car as one of the best driving V8 Ferraris and an automotive bargain that can be had for less than the price of a new Honda Accord. Ferrari enthusiasts who at one time looked down on its lack of a V12 and its Bertone styled body now appreciate the car for what it is - a great driving Ferrari that you can enjoy every day.
The 308 GT4 came at a time that Ferrari was reinventing itself. It was still adjusting to the marriage with Fiat that had shifted the production of road cars so as to leave Enzo Ferrari more time and resources to devote to his passion for racing. The first child of this marriage had been the Dino 206 and later the 246 which could supply production based numbers for a competitive Formula Two engine. The 246, though not officially badged as a Ferrari, was well received and quickly earned a place in enthusiast's hearts as the "baby Ferrari." It had a sibling from Fiat as well in the Fiat Dino coupe styled by Bertone and a spyder styled by Pinin Farina. It was from this tangled relationship of Fiat/Ferrari that the design contract went to the pens of Bertone.
11-02-2004, 06:16 PM
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Yes, that is correct, dlq04.
The dark blue Dino pictured here is a 246 GTS (open spider; there was a GT coupe).
The engine is a 2.4 liter V-6; thus 246.
It followed the 2.0 liter V6 Dino 206.
The 308 (3 liter V8 engined) GT4 is a different bodied car, generally agreed to be not nearly as beautiful as the 246 Dino. 308 GT4 values ( about the cost of a new S2000 for a nice one) are currently running about 1/2 to 1/3 of the 246.
The dark blue Dino pictured here is a 246 GTS (open spider; there was a GT coupe).
The engine is a 2.4 liter V-6; thus 246.
It followed the 2.0 liter V6 Dino 206.
The 308 (3 liter V8 engined) GT4 is a different bodied car, generally agreed to be not nearly as beautiful as the 246 Dino. 308 GT4 values ( about the cost of a new S2000 for a nice one) are currently running about 1/2 to 1/3 of the 246.
11-02-2004, 06:54 PM
#39
verynice, thanks for the clarification.
11-02-2004, 08:04 PM
#40
To further clarify there is a diffrence between the 308 GT/4 and the 308. The 308 Gt/4 started while the 246 was still in production. The Gt/4 was a 2+2 model that ran from 1973-1979. They are probably the cheapest used Ferrari to purchase alongside the Monial 2 valve with examples of either in decent condition going for high teens. The 2 seater 308 was produced from 75 - 85 in both targa (GTS) or fixed roof models (GTB) . There are diffrent variations in engines and minor styling changes but the car looked basically the same during its run. Prices range from mid twenties to high 30's.