Lot 106: 1970 FIAT Dino 2400 Spider
Coachwork by Pininfarina

In the mid-1960s, Ferrari needed a 2.0-litre production-based engine for the new Formula 2, conceiving the mid-engined Dino to provide the necessary basis. Faced with the daunting task of building 500 units per annum to meet the homologation requirements, Ferrari turned to FIAT for assistance, the resulting agreement for the latter to build the Dino’s four-cam V6 engine leading to a spin-off model for FIAT. Launched in Pininfarina-bodied Spider form at the 1966 Turin Show, the FIAT Dino carried its 2.0-litre, 160bhp engine ahead of the driver in conventional manner and was notable as the first FIAT to employ four overhead camshafts and a limited-slip differential as standard. Steel bodied, the newcomer employed a FIAT five-speed gearbox and featured independent front suspension by means of wishbones and coil springs, a live rear axle and disc brakes all round. A longer-wheelbase Coupé model with Bertone coachwork appeared the following year. In 1969 the V6 engine’s capacity was increased to 2,418cc for the ‘2400’ model and a ZF gearbox and FIAT 130-type trailing-arm independent rear suspension adopted. Power went up to 180bhp (DIN) at 6,600rpm. Styling changes were few, in the Spider’s case being confined to a new front grille, rubber centre strips in the bumpers and different wheel centres, while the interior benefited from improved switchgear and a carpeted boot. A stylish conveyance for four, the FIAT Dino raced to 60mph in around 8 seconds and could reach 130mph while making all the right Ferrari-esque noises. Production ceased in 1972.
This FIAT Dino Spyder has the torquier and more powerful 2.4-litre engine and superior ZF gearbox. Totally restored by ‘Old Car’ in Gaggiano, Milan circa 2006, it has covered relatively few kilometres since completion and is presented in concours condition. The car is offered with French Carte Grise and owner manual.




Cette Fiat Dino Spider est equipée du plus désirable et du plus puissant moteur, le 2,4L et de la boite de vitesses ZF. Restaurée dans sa totalité depuis le chassis par les specialistes italiens Old Cars à Gaggiano (à côté de Milan) en 2006, ce superbe cabriolet a très peu roulé depuis et se présente aujourd’hui dans un état plus beau que sortie d’usine. La voiture sera accompagnée de sa carte grise française et de son manuel d’utilisateur. Superbe opportunité.