Dino-The V6 Ferrari

Dino-The V6 Ferrari

By Brian Long

176 pages, c.250 mainly colour illustrations. 250mm tall x 250mm.

ISBN: 9781904788393

Features

– THE definitive record of the little V6 Ferrari and its Fiat sibling
– Dino – named after Enzo’s son
– Full year-by-year coverage of production models
– American and European markets covered in great detail
– Special variants covered in full, including Fiat versions
– Rare prototype photographs
– Over 250 contemporary pictures, mainly in colour
– In addition to photographs, contemporary advertising and brochures have been used
– Useful appendices supplement detailed text
– Buyer’s guide

Description

Although not the fastest or the most powerful Ferrari, the beautiful lines of the Dino have inspired generations of enthusiasts. This book covers the full story of the Dino, from Pininfarina concept car through to the final production model, illustrated throughout with contemporary material.

Synopsis

The book follows the story of the car named after Enzo’s son from its first appearance in 1965 as a styling exercise, through to the last production car, built in 1973.
Although not the fastest or the most powerful Ferrari, the beautiful lines of the Dino have inspired generations of enthusiasts. This book provides the definitive chronicle of the Dino, from Pininfarina concept car through to the final production model, and is illustrated throughout with contemporary material.
The production cars for the US and European markets are looked at in year-by-year detail, so that all variants are described.

Independent Reviews

… this is an outstanding marque history which will appeal not only to every Ferrari enthusiast, but to all lovers of charismatic sporting machinery.
Speedscene

… provides the definitive chronicle of the Dino
Vintage Racecar / Vintage Roadcar

… this well written and detailed volume is also a lovely presentation in layout design, quality paper and photo reproduction. If you are a Ferrari enthusiast – or even Fiat lover, this book deserves to be on your bookshelf.
Norm Mort, Author and Freelance reviewer

… helpful, well researched, indexed and is a must have for any Dino owner and potential buyer.
Veloce Today

… a love-letter to the Fiat Dino and Dino 206 and 246 GT/S road cars … a real visual treat.
Classic Cars

This is a copiously and beautifully illustrated 176-page hardback homage to one of the All-Time Great classic cars and is full of wise words for anyone thinking of purchasing a 246 Dino today or who simply adores a motoring icon.
Big End / All Torque

Well-written … well-researched … you’ll want to add this book to your collection.
Petrolicious

Crammed with data … good value for a comprehensive marque history … the nearest that most of us will ever get to owning [a Dino]!
Classic & Sports Car