Ferrari Dino 246GT - Driving my Ferrari dream ! [Part 1 - Dino vs 308]

[@jackburtonstwin]

It's an age thing. I am 58 and my childhood was filled with lust for the Dino 246 thanks to Tony Curtis, Roger Moore and The Persuaders. I, to this day, regard the Dino 246 as the most beautiful car ever designed by some distance. Far from perfect in technical terms, but just visually perfect from every angle and driving position. Some will argue that it's not a true Ferrari, but to me it is THE great Ferrari.

[@PetrolPed]

Well said!

[@papalegba6796]

Stunningly beautiful car. Lotus had the right idea copying it for the mark 1 Elise.

[@taketheredpill1452]

Yeah, it's the best looking car, ever...

[@miguelmartinez-sn8xu]

My favourite Ferrari, such a thing of beauty, inside and out. If I got to drive this I would be in tears. Thanks for sharing. Awesome video.

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shanedavis9166]

The 246 has always been my dream car. The looks, the sound, damn near perfect ( for me ) On top of that, it's proper driving. No fancy electronic aids. Seat of the pants stuff. You're a lucky boy mate.

[@pit9164]

The best car ever made by humans

[@simonalexandercritchley439]

" oh,what a lucky man he was"- see if you can guess the musical reference. A lucky man indeed. Such a sweet sounding Dino,glad your boyhood hero turned out to be as good as you imagined. I saw and heard a red Dino 30 years ago at Continental Car Services in Wellington,N.Z. In for a service,$20.000 thankyou, that was a lot back then. The Dino engine was also the donor for the Lancia Stratos,another Icon.

[@garrymatthews4430]

The Dino has to be one of the best classic Ferrari ever, and sound amazing even now!!!

[@numbereightyseven]

"When in the world did this ever happen to someone like you?" When you worked so hard on those Car-vid daily videos, one every day for 3 months (?), giving thousands of people a bright spot in a difficult time. That, I reckon, was at the core of the success of your channel.

[@rubyandrenaetheminiatureda6988]

Nothing wrong with sharing an emotional moment Peter- I’d most certainly do the same. Great car and video, and I love seeing these wonderful cars being used as intended. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@sevesellors2831]

The 246 one of my favourites beautiful car and wonderful video many thanks! I sat in a Dino once and thought if I won the pools I could have one! My childhood dream car and it still looks gorgeous. Once again thank you for letting me live the dream!

[@DSCC007]

I have loved the 246 Dino since I was in primary school and always will. Never got to drive one but did get to sit in one once and that in itself was a dream come true. Have been collecting models etc of the car ever since but maybe one day. Nearly bought a 328 gtb once when they were in the high 20k's but now they are all a bit out of reach, This one as you say looks and SOUNDS a real beauty. Enjoy my friend, enjoy.

[@ginggur17]

11:48, total respect, crisp clean and heartfelt all the way. 🤜🤛🙏👍

[@dangreasley7934]

You've taken the channel to a new level... Brilliant. I felt for you there Pedro.. You've earnt this fella, well done.

[@multislipful]

Having seen your reaction to this ultra pretty little car - I don’t think you will forget it. I was given a brief drive in a GTS version nearly 50 years ago and I still remember it fondly! Thanks for the ride today.

[@pit9164]

My favourite Ferrari are 246 GT and 330 P4, I saw that you like them too, you're great. Greeting from Italy👋💞

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you like them!

[@leighwhite6363]

Oh my days! Goosebumps watching this video. The Dino and Lancia Stratos are probably my 2 most desirable cars, sadly my income does not quite stretch to either so massive thanks for sharing Ped, stunning.

[@David-bl1bt]

This was my dream car as a child too. My dad took me to the motor show for the very first time when i was 12 years old in 1970, it was at earls court. I saw this in the metal for the first time and was in awe of the design. I've not seen another one in the metal since then. Your video brought back my childhood memory, I shared the emotional moment of your drive, the thrill & excitement on your beaming face duplicates my feelings about this iconic masterpiece. Just to sit in one would be special for me, let alone actually drive one. You are very priviliged to have had such an opportunity to be able to share your experience. This has been truly the most enjoyable of your videos for me. Fantastic!

[@paulsyarduk2045]

Lucky guy Peter, my all time favourite car, hope you enjoyed every second of it. Growing up in the 70s in a little village in Northamptonshire my friends dad had a Dino. Hours were spent just staring at it

[@frasermacleod7642]

Fantastic video Peter. What an absolutely stunning car and one I’ve always loved. I’m really chuffed for you that your getting to drive such amazing iconic classics and share them with us. I had a wee moment myself watching this as I can imagine how special it is. Thanks as always for sharing these experiences, can’t wait for part two 😉👌🏻👍🏻

[@jezpink4391]

My cousin was a consultant at the Royal Marsden in the early days of bone marrow transplants. He had a silver 246GT and I remember him doing 110mph towards Tonbridge when I spotted a motorcycle cop on a bridge overlooking the road and we slowed down. Cousin then went into the private sector abroad. The 246 was left stored in Blighty and some lucky git got to take it out every so often for a drive. He eventually sold it and had various other exotica like a Countach etc after that down under. This and the DBS IIRC were the stars of the Persuaders TV show and I was always torn between Tony Curtis and the Dino and Roger Moore with the Aston. Glad you enjoyed your drive Mr Ped!

[@ThePedroDB]

OMG. That Dino. Sounds incredible. Looks so dainty but absolutely stunning on those 'head on' approach shots. Emotional stuff. No wonder Ped was nearly moved to tears. I am, and I'm only viewing. E.P.I.C. 😍

[@HQBProductions]

Peter…a true story. In late 1974 during the big petrol crisis when big engined cars were impossible to sell and Jaguar were struggling to get rid of the last 50 E-Type V12’s , I encountered a Dino 246 GT stopped in an awkward position on the entrance to a junction beneath the M32. It was teatime and raining. I stopped to help and asked what was wrong. “The clutch has gone again!…I’m fed up with it!” It was a 1971 car in silver and I said I thought it looked wonderful. He then told me that I could have it for £1000…yes..£1000!!! However, I had my new Ford Capri and didn’t want a bag of trouble like that so I escaped being landed with the thing!! Hmmmm…not the best move I ever made!! I’m glad you have started your new venture….there is so much to come..well done! Richard🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@debeedwards4572]

Perfect review 👌 I've been lucky enough to get to drive a 246GTS for the last 10 years and the wonderment & glee never fades. Too good to be driven yet has to be driven with delightful respect not to mention a smug smile of adrenaline. Keep up the good work.....'it's a horrible job but someone has to do it'.⛽ Dino Deb

[@ThePedroDB]

RESPECT! 🤘

[@KarlAdamsAudio]

Dino 246GT was the poster on my bedroom wall as a teenager, so thank you for this - the candour of your emotional response to this car certainly resonates with me.

[@bivouacphotography4768]

Loved both of these cars as a kid, love them both now but it’s always been the Dino for me ❤

[@mattdrake2874]

Totally get the emotion. Beautiful video! An old friend, Marshall Mathew’s, was president of the Bay Area Ferrari Club in the 80’s. Let me drive his Lusso up a windy road to his house. I was 23 and will NEVER forget the feeling. Kudos to you!

[@PetrolPed]

Wow 👌

[@ElTurfStuff]

Love looking back on these old video's that I somehow missed. What a car and what a sound!

[@PetrolPed]

It sure is!

[@CNile-se9xw]

The Dino is very special & to me, the pick of the crop. Smaller, lighter & cheaper while still remaining nimble, plenty powerful & so musical. So happy for yah mate. 👍🇦🇺

[@brianisatwit]

Andrew isn't a garage queen. He loves his cars and ain't afraid to drive them.

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 🙌

[@jamesmeacock347]

Love the emotion that a car can bring, looks, feel, smell and not forgetting sound…I’m sad that EV drivers are going to miss out on that critical connection.

[@johncuny1451]

Pete you should practice closing the Dino door from the inside. Right below the vent window is a small finger hole in the door panel. The door is so lite it only takes one finger. Saves the door pouch for gloves and glasses.

[@Jonllandau]

I guess our host/driver was rather overwhelmed driving such an incredible automobile. He surely isn’t always at such a loss for words. Hopefully as he drives more iconic cars he’ll not be so flustered that he can’t think of anything to say other than “I can’t believe I’m driving a Ferrari Dino”. That being said it is an absolutely gorgeous car. I had the pleasure of doing a service on a 248 GT about five years ago. The owner has had it 25 years and bought it for $50,000. It’s a $400,000 example now. Under 40,000 miles and all original interior, paint and one engine overhaul to upgrade the valve seats and such for unleaded fuel. Always one of my favorites.

[@richardallsop5039]

Hello 'Mr Petrol Ped', lovely to see the 'Dino'. Back in the very late '60s Ferrari were experiencing problems with damage to cars on road transporters during the trip from Italy to the UK, so a number of cars were 'driven' overland. One night I arrived home at 11-30 pm having caught the last bus to find a 'light blue Ferrari Dino' parked outside my parents semi just north of Birmingham. An older friend of mine in his twenties was inside the house drinking tea and talking to my Dad, he had just taken three days to drive the Dino from Italy to the UK, it was great to be driven in a Dino back then. He had the job for 9 months driving several Ferrari's cars between Italy and England. Regards, RichardA.

[@wordreet]

Hoohoo! Pretty much the best thing since sliced bread mate!! A real schoolboy moment, happening when you're an adult, is definitely a special thing. And, dang it, my V6 Cavalier never sounded that good!

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Sir Pete I was smiling the whole video! So happy for you. Yet again this video just tells how genuine you are and I value that a lot in your videos. What a car! What a video and what a memorable day for you! Best part of the video was the comments about your brothers lol. Can’t wait for the 308 video. My dream Ferrari is a 288 gto

[@zubairhaffejee1707]

Ooh, my favourite little Ferrari, swoopy lines, the interior and that engine sound!!! 🤤🤤. Oh and one thing, don't close the door by pulling on the door pocket, it will break in time to come, the door handle is located below the quarter window, you slot your two fingers inside it and pull the door close😁😁

[@robt5162]

My dream car ! Most beautiful car ever, a work of art. I drove one some years ago, modern supercars are so much faster, but if given the choice, i'd pick the Dino every time. Great video, thanks !

[@alasdairwilson4806]

Wow,absolutely fantastic car and review.The view out over the bonnet is outstanding.I bet you will have a grin on your face for weeks after this one.What a great way to start your new hammertine feature.Best car yet.More please.

[@sophiejarvis4174]

Loved the review.you lived out one of my dreams.the dino 246gt has to be one if the best cars ever made.i am very jealous. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@rogerwilson6367]

Looks like the strangest driving position I have ever seen but it could be my imagination. Love those cars though. Old school beauty.

[@martinbridges835]

Stunning looking car driving through chipping Norton just down the road from me. Sounds lovely to

[@andrewlawson3694]

Enthusiasm, awe & amazement you capture it all, Bravo Pedro ciao

[@flysteve100]

In the early seventies there was a guy that lived near us, he was a car lover and a keen golfer. His registration plates were all PAR. I remember his red Dino was PAR 3, how cool was that.

[@kevinwirga6021]

Pete, Ferrari were famous for their v12’s not v8’s at the time. Additionally, if you need to hold it in third to stop it jumping out then the gearbox needs an overhaul!!

[@Senrab46]

Awesome! I always loved Persuaders and could never decide who had the best car! Moore with Aston Martin DBS or Curtis with the Ferrari Dino! Thanks for sharing👍

[@philippedefontenoy6876]

L'aston coûtait le double prix !

[@davecooper3238]

Back in my on the spanners days a customer owned one. He used it to commute two miles to his office. Luckily this caused the plugs to fowl triggering a misfire. Cleaning the plugs only worked for a day or so. I became forced to take it for a forty miles round trip on rural A roads. I think it’s now safe to admit that I did stretch the speed limit little.

[@TK-mf5in]

I used to have a 73 GT over 25 years ago and it was my first proper sports car. I didn’t fit in it all that well, it was temperamental on cold starts after a a couple weeks sitting in the garage, had a shift pattern that was one lapse away from disaster, and I spent as much time sourcing bulbs, fuses, switches, and gauges, etc. as I did driving it, but I’d give up all of my current cars to get her back!

[@paulcoles3265]

Loved in/outros ✅ Boyhood dreams ✅ Had same poster. ✅ No you’re crying ✅ Loved every second ✅ Can’t hear pedants. ✅ Wound up brother . ✅ Favourite YT channel ✅ Appointment viewing ✅ Next level content. ✅ Channel step-change ✅ 250K subs coming ✅

[@mwhitelock]

How did I only come across this video now! I smiled all the way through with you on this one. I went to university in Loughborough in ‘86 and there was a Graypaul Ferrari showroom and service centre there. The Dino 246GTS was one of the first Ferrari’s I saw close up. One day walked passed and an F40 was there. Couldn’t believe it. Will never afford one, but the 246 will always be my favourite.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@davidstuart4915]

Glad u enjoyed the Dino :) - Bit of a contrast to my Dino drive! - I was cycling through town when I saw my friend's red Dino kerbside outside a corner shop, so stopped to say Hi - He smiled, threw some keys at me and said ' race you back to my place"!' - Yep, the keys had a ferrari fob....so I wasted no time in jumping into the Dino and driving off! Not sure what bystanders must have thought.....turn up on a £20 pushbike and drive off in a Dino.. :) The revcounter was always bouncy and on a later drive with him at the helm, he extended the revs...I was cringing and encouraging him to change.... eeeeeeeee....Bang!. clatter clatter, tap, tap..stop - Smoke pouring out inlet...not a good sign To his credit, he did strip the heads down himself, with no experience - I still have one of the bent valves from the rebuild! ps..I got to his place first :) Hi Chris! :)

[@thomasheuer1916]

Good stuff. Love it watching car lovers meet their life long idols. We're all feeling it.

[@corrioliseffect]

The sound is wonderful.

[@vanhohman9995]

That was the least and most informative video you've ever posted. The entire thing was the childlike excitement of driving a lifelong dream car. And..... that was perfect, because I was right there with you. Truly! Thank you for taking us on the ride. I'm a good 10 years older than you and this was my first dream car. My dad was partial to the Daytona, but my brother and I loved the Dino. I have a 1962 Corvette that I adore, but it just isn't a Dino. What I wouldn't give to just have an hour behind the wheel of a Dino. Well done!!

[@rogerwilliams7234]

The most beautiful Ferrari ever - neven without the badge! Thanks, Ped :)

[@mikeshakespeare7294]

I think that's Cirencester. The roads around there would be perfect for the Dino. Great video, thanks.

[@Watson1973]

Well done PP on the new gig. 👏 That noise of that v6 will never get old You looked well chuffed mate 🤤

[@alfredodino825]

Popping out of 3rd means you just need to do a small adjustment to the gear linkage settings. Takes about 1/2 hour. Easily solved. Stunning Dino that sounds just as she should. If you don’t drive to the redline sometimes she will start to miss, better to drive the way she was designed - more fun that way!

[@johnpike6927]

Ferrari Dino is my all time favourite Ferrari. Must have been growing up watching it on the Persuaders as a kid. :)

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

If you don't get emotional over the chance to drive a Dino, there's something wrong! Just the view over those wings and low-slung bonnet. Magic!

[@huchimo01]

Beautiful. While I was living in England many years ago I visited one of my favorite racing garages and out back was a completely burned out Dino. It was so so sad. Looks like this one isn't burnt out at all. And beautiful as well. Nice piece.

[@johnmull59]

The Dino 246 GT is my favourite car, let alone Ferrari of all time. As you say, stunning from every angle.

[@Benbenforever]

I had 1973 GT in 1981. It was a bit of a nightmare to be honest and was rotting already and needed a load of money spending on it. But it was lovely and the only car my wife also loved amongst all the others I have owned. I sold it for £6k in PX for an Aston Martin DBS which was a brute. Obviously I wish I had kept it but in those days nobody really wanted them as they were not a ‘real’ Ferrari. Thanks for the video.

[@jeffabbott463]

Have your moment mate! So great to see the sheer delight on your face driving that gorgeous Dino. You have to put on a flowery shirt and put on a tash in Episode 2! Looking forward to that one already!

[@tubemcw]

Before COVID, I used my Dino as a daily driver. Drove her hard every day, rain or shine, and she never complained. Only issue was my Dino is a GTS. So when it rained, it leaked. I kept a supply of towels in the car. Parked outside at work. The value is just a number. I love driving home after a long day at work because no one would be on the roads at 1AM. Nice time to throw her into slides around corners. 😁

[@davidviner4932]

I was 4 when I watched the Persuaders in 1970, this car and the Aston DBS

[@polygamous1]

Mate, the cars I really love the most are British n Italian (with the exception of the 205 golf MKI n of course the Shelby Cobra) My ALL time favourite is the Elan over n above ANY super hypercar on earth, with the real enthusiasm n unbias honesty you have I love to see you If you ever have the opportunity, comparing them but most of all driving an Elan on country twisting lanes, on a sunny Sunday morning for me that Is the magic of driving many thanks for your videos mate

[@mattiparviainen607]

One of my dream cars since seeing it on tv The Persuaders and Tony Curtis driving the Dino!

[@carlhughes7003]

Great video again. You are such a passionate guy and it’s infectious. It’s ok to have a moment and understandable.

[@philipcardin292]

Ped, loved the video. I can feel your emotion. Good job!

[@theloneranger2101]

I fell in love with the Dino when I was a teenager in the 70's watching Tony Curtis driving his Red Dino in the TV show the Persuaders, and still love it today. I wonder where that Dino is today, and who is the lucky owner. PP I've watched you smile from ear to ear and grin like a Cheshire cat on many of your excellent videos, but it was so very obvious this was a very special car for you, it very nearly brought you to tears, or maybe it did off Camera, you know what PP, I totally understand your emotional reaction to driving this Dino, I would have been the same. Meeting your Hero car and not being disappointed, you very lucky Man. I think you have ticked off one of life's boxes of things to do before, well you know what I mean. 👍

[@markhutchin495]

Pete, you are very lucky to be entrusted with such a beauty. Being of a similar age these were my dream car too. Nothing wrong with sharing your emotions. Thanks for the vid 👍

[@rickdorrian975]

Hey Ped well this is exactly why should ignore the haters out there. It shines through how much you love cars and I can see why with this beauty. Keep up the good work 😃 So looking forward to part 2!

[@kymcha]

Forty years ago (in my twenties) I was doing a feature survey of a property in Canberra, Australia (residence was being sold). There was a really old asbestos single garage next to the old house where the sides of the garage had split and generally seen better days. Anyhow opened the front door of the garage and there it was .. a Ferrari Dino246.

[@joshswan06]

Most beautiful car ever made love the video

[@reinmansmith]

I have to agree a beautiful piece of design! Proves that sometimes less is more!

[@markeagland4969]

What a sound. It was great to see the genuine thrill on your face driving it!

[@user-jg6vi4cd7v]

A Ferrari Dino FFS ! Wow Well Done Squire 6 years and getting better all the time! the Bonhams connection sounds cool! interesting too! Pat yourself on the back you did it- ALL of it !

[@BMW7series251]

Lovely car Pete. David Lee, Ferrari Collector, has started building Dino's with V8's!! Epic!!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Love the new intro. You're a natural with a hammer. Next series, Judge Ped?

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Buddy 😂 You need to come and drive Ruby Roadster 😜

[@mattlowery]

Back when I was living in Johannesburg, the owner of the building I worked in had a real Ferrari Dino mounted on the wall of his office!! Apparently he had always dreamed of owning one, but being a tall man (6 feet and 5 inches) he found that he couldn't really comfortably fir in the car. So he had the engine block stripped out and put on a plinth in the reception of his office, and mounted the rest of the car on his wall! (As you do)

[@markchapman6807]

Great video and you have given me a special insight into my childhood dream car the 308. Thanks for sharing the privilege with us.

[@malcolmscott4150]

My fave car #1 on my list closely followed by a 308 - brilliant content

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Malcolm 👍

[@wiggi1968]

What a great looking car! My favorite part is the sound 😍

[@EverythingAutomotive13]

You had a moment like I did!Driving something from Maranello! Thank You for sharing!

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

The Dino's got some gorgeously svelte lines to it. No spoilers. No huge intakes. Drawn with the heart and soul and not with a computer. The 308's nice, but the Dino takes it on looks purely because it doesn't have the pop up lights. The Dino sounds bloody lovely too 8-))... You only need to find someone who's got a Lamborghini Miura for you to drive. Then you've done the classic pairing 8-))...

[@strikeeaglemodels1588]

That 2 5 V6 Dino sounds just beautiful mate 😍👌😎

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@paguk2000]

The sound of the v6 is awsome

[@britishminiclub]

The Dino is such a beautiful car. What a lucky chap to get to drive one 👍😎 The sound from the exhaust is just perfection

[@stuartjones7491]

The Dino was the first V6, but branded Dino as all Ferraris previously were surely V12 (not V8 as stated)? The first V8 was surely the Dino GT4 ( again badged Dino initially, before changing to Ferrari branding)

[@kramnam4716]

I find with older cars re brakes: apply initial pressure, lift off v briefly , then firmly.. works much better. 👌

[@willychumd]

You don't close the door of a Dino from the inside by pulling on the storage bin! There is a finger pull located toward the front under the sill.

[@garyholland4227]

I agree Pete, a beautiful car, timeless design.

[@markscars1069]

Come a long way dude 😀👍👍👍👍 Sounds gorgeous. And having a moment driving a special car is what it’s all about. One point. Engine shots, especially something so precious like this (if the owner is happy) would be good. Cheers. Camera mounted on the passenger side window to show your driving environment would also be appreciated.

[@PetrolPed]

I know…totally forgot 😢

[@GCD8]

This would be a great video to use as a drinking game ... take a shot whenever Ped says "Ferrari Dino" LOL ... love it mate you really captured the experience and the sound and vid edit was excellent. Thank you!!

[@montanaheaventush]

That exhaust sound! Way better than the 308 in every respect. Perfection.

[@kramnam4716]

Had a 308gtb carb . Because I wanted a 246! Best view out of the windscreen of the 246 of any Ferrari

[@keithmyerscough9900]

Some very suitable back ground music to this vid would be , Matt Munro. “On days like these “. Would sum up your special day Pete. 👍👍👍

[@jwmurphyccsis]

Excellent and good to meet your hero and its as good as you thought. It is one the most beautiful cars ever made and still good value if you can afford one.

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you very much!

[@darrenbarrett5869]

A great quality video Pete. You lucky boy. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@Willdrum2671]

Great video and great sound of the Dino it was very emotional.

[@KCnLex]

Beautiful car. If the cost worries you just remember it is without a doubt insured. That car was made to be driven not just looked at. Truly enjoyed the video and can't wait to see the Magnum version, although this car has it beat in looks.

[@HawkMillFarm]

A Ferrari Dino 246GT also suits you very well, sounds lovely too.