Revisiting the Ferrari Dino 246 Restomod Project

[@gryphon123456]

I've got a real soft spot for these. This is a beautiful example. The only criticism is the wheel rim extensions. they don't fit the curves, but overall its an amazing job.

[@shannons1886]

Yep. The flares need a more subtle transition for that body.

[@ianjobernsdrivinginstructor]

The later Dino's had arch extensions and Daytona seats. They're known as "Chairs and Flares" cars

[@jeremyb4493]

They do look odd. I remember Jay Leno discussing those on his channel some time ago.

[@chadlewis3515]

I was thinking the same thing. When he said "the wheel arches look great", I thought "don't kid yourself". Notice that the owner didn't nod and say "yeah they do, don't they?". He only pointed out they had to be there because of the enormous wheel/tire combo. They're ugly and he knows it.

[@keithsharpe340]

In my opinion those arch extensions make the best looking car ever made a bit meh

[@countduckula007]

Great car, there seems to be a leaning of late towards ‘pops & bangs’ which for me are a bit too much and don’t have a place in this type of car. Hopefully they will be dialled out.

[@panayodist.nicolaou5322]

The Dino, in my opinion, is the most beautiful car ever designed. I have loved the Dino ever since I set eyes on it, in the Persuaders, driven by the Kate Tony Curtis. It's proportions are exquisite and the lines divine. It's design came from heaven.

[@sdry1688]

1980 - my garage (where I worked) we were selling a Dino 246 - nice clean car - maybe not the very best but a nice car for £9900. The same year the boss bought a new Vauxhall Royal (Opel Senator) for £10K - so in today's money you're talking £35/40K - however today a similar standard (before restomod) Dino would be circa £300K+

[@floranhupscher272]

seeing the throttle open in the engine bay is amazing

[@tomasjones3755]

Excellent. If I could start with one of those 'I bought the cheapest Dinos, in the country', meaning solid shell/chassis & clapped out drivetrain, I would LOVE the Restomod!

[@harry-qy2fz]

Its a LHD.. is there RHD Dino?

[@BossaNossa1]

I love this shop! Just to include the words "resto-mods" to Ferraris is fabulous!!!

[@kevmagill5163]

Well...I have a new dream car...I have always been a fan of the Dino..first car I was in that went over 100 mph, thanks Mike Giegler, and this version is a truly bespoke masterpiece.

[@kentbeitel9966]

Wow Iv never seen a restomod like this one! It’s gotta be worth a fortune and it shoots flames 🔥 🤘

[@JBsC6]

Id do a resto mod yet probably without the extreme fender flares. Awesome dino.

[@larrysmith6797]

Those are factory original.

[@JBsC6]

@@larrysmith6797 i dont remember the wheel arches extending out so far. Id prefer fenders closer to stock. The wheel well lip is larger than what was stock back when the beautiful 246 released. I re,e,ber as it and the muira were my favorite sports cars from the 1960s. Expensive though for sure. Glad to see the resto mod being built. My own personal opinion would be a little less tire width and less of an extended flair to cover the tires. In person Im sure its totally stunning as is. Wonderful video

[@DenGuleBalje]

@@JBsC6 Apparently, some models came with those horrendous flares from the factory. They were optional on 246 Dinos sold in the US

[@karespratt5131]

This is just what the Dino needed. More power and more sound!

[@nsxsennaforever]

Lots of things to love on this Dino. The pops and bangs is best for teenagers in fast Fords. Totally out of place on this elegant car and do nothing but increase fuel consumtion and ruin backboxes. But that’s details - great effort👌

[@GT500NSX]

You think the original setup with carbs didn't pop and bang on overrun?

[@jimmylight4866]

@@GT500NSXExactly like wtf is he talking about?😂

[@gastondeveaux3783]

What a beauty! It must be such a thrill to drive.

[@sylpascale7673]

My favorite car all time, the Dino is stunning today, that body style is timeless, just gorgeous. I wonder how much this particular one would cost?

[@allensaunders449]

Really like the reimagined Dino's. Better in everyway then original dinos. Still has a Ferrari engine just a better then original one

[@JBsC6]

Just stunning. The wheel arches are shocking

[@chesspiece81]

The amount of money it takes modify already very valuable Ferrari is insane. Thank you for limiting the usage of the world absolutely on this video. It's refreshing from the GT40 video.

[@literallyshaking8019]

They perfected the Dino.

[@JBsC6]

Ferrari dino resto mod rocks!

[@lesizmor9079]

Would have been nice (and appropriate) to mention the new front/rear weight balance. With a car this light, I'm imagining a lot of rear end breakout in corners. With a heavy pendulum!

[@RaptorV1USA]

meh... much less so being mid engined but i bets its a freekin blast

[@scottjohnson4319]

Evo or Stock, very tough decision. I like the tractability of the larger engine but prefer the sound of the V6. I find the wheels too busy for that little car and would prefer the 5-spoke Campagnolo. The flairs on the Dino always looked tacked on and need to be fared into the fender to preserve those beautiful curves. Really like the headlight covers but find the modern sty;e dot transition inappropriate for the car. Think the clear engine cover is also too showy.

[@MarkInArizona]

any further updates from Moto Technique in early 2023?

[@crazycat14872]

Gorgeous. Are those the original rims? They look nice thow.

[@spellacy29]

Fabulous car but not sure about the wheel arch extensions 🤔

[@deldridg]

The purist in me has just had a meltdown. Starting with those arches... Great workmanship and so on, but for me this is all a bit sacrilegious.

[@larrysmith6797]

The purist in you should recognize FACTORY wheel arches on a chairs & Flares Dino.

[@deldridg]

@@larrysmith6797 Yes, you are quite correct Larry - I had forgotten about C&F. Having said that, I never really liked those arches. ...having said that - I would have one in a heartbeat! While I"m confessing my two-faced nature, I once owned a mint, completely original, low mileage 964, full factory spec which had never had a shunt. I fiercely maintained its authentic state until the day I sold it. Now, however I would also have a Singer in my garage... Perhaps there are cracks in my puritanical armour! Cheers - Dave

[@ktee79]

Definitely take the v8 👌love it!

[@77magicbus]

This is better than original. How much do they cost ?

[@Marcke-tb1hb]

Was Davis Lee not planning a limited run of these cars? The one I saw of his on Jay Lenno’s Garage was gorgeous.

[@Contractnik]

EVO all the way!

[@mnetjes9520]

7:10 the red car ,what brand and type is that?

[@04dram04]

Oversized factory wheels, really transform these Dino's

[@leevancleefe988]

Those arches are akin to wearing a saville row suit with a pair of hob nail boots.

[@TNPTVconnect]

I wouldn't mind most of the modifications, what I really have a problem with is swapping engines/gearbox. That really makes it a frankestein I would not be very happy with. Would rather prefer a tuned up original 2.4 V6, with other ancillary modifications like brakes, radiator etc, but not an entire engine/gearbox swap.

[@lop8828]

That's a very small percentage of people optioning such an expensive build. You couldn't get 400hp reliably out the v6

[@TNPTVconnect]

@@lop8828 if you want 400hp you can buy any other car that's got that. Not make a Frankenstein of a beautiful Ferrari Dino. The original design of the Dino revolved around the V6 Alfredino Ferrari originally designed.

[@davidwebb2318]

So, the idea is that when you are out in the peaceful countryside you can make a racket and annoy everyone who lives there but when you reach a village you can turn it off because you want to appear to be nice. Great attitude....

[@valcarter8858]

Great craftsmanship but a shame about the engine sound and the wheel arch extensions - which look a bit odd. Lovely car though!

[@BubbaSmurft]

Evo GTS in Giallo with tan/camel interior please. (maybe verde)

[@notrut]

The Blue is a much nicer choice than Red!

[@BangAverageRider]

Any more news?

[@Jareci]

Love the car. I just wished the flares would follow the body lines instead of just poking out. Everything else is perfect. Just my opinion no ill will intended.

[@SB-vb8ch]

Motec engine management & a naff remote fan controller? Pops & bangs to cool pistons & valves on the overrun? Erm nope.

[@MisterHughes]

I'm glad it exists, but I'd want original size wheels and tyres so those flares don't break up those perfect Dino lines. A tune up of the original mill to around 200hp would be plenty, any more and I'd misbehave.

[@bobbarrett2631]

The Dino is just so pretty in standard form. From a pure design element, the profile is balanced to perfection. With the current engineering and bodyshop tooling, is there no way of blending the wheel arch 'extensions' to better suit those beautiful curves? What a shame. To all the car journos out there - never, ever wear denim (with horrible studs?) to sit in/drive in super soft leather. What next? Sitting on the front wing(s) discussing how lovely the car is .......... ?

[@SR-fm1ft]

Magnus Walker of Ferrari

[@jamescondylis461]

They bastardised it !! The Dino was never a drivers car ,it was gutless but it was oh so pretty.

[@hughgarsehotmail]

Those arches look really out of place

[@spacegreycoralred]

Ruining the beautiful lines of this car… distracting kit car look

[@mitchellsteindler]

I like em

[@Inazuma68]

Nice work is done here, but I think you should stay original. You don‘t need to be the fastest all the time. The driving experience is the point. I bought a 996.2 GT3 Clubsport, of course slower then todays cars, but boy how cool to drive 👌

[@benhur_9377]

❤

[@philreynolds6018]

Missing the Dino V6 Sound ! Car has lost it's Charm.

[@thanasisbinopoulos8344]

Evo dino!

[@MrCynical999]

Beautiful Resto car. Wheel arches are too wide and flat IMHO

[@bobp7732]

Keep them original. They don't need raw power and Motec electronics. V6 sound is great.

[@martijnkosters9024]

The flaired arches do not look right. Like a real add on.

[@superbear617]

I chose original ....................and save a million!!

[@TK-mf5in]

The fender flares are ATROCIOUS.

[@ivorlewis3417]

Wheel extensions are aweful

[@944geek85]

Love the engineering but I prefer the stock Dino. This is like taking a ballet dancer and making her bench press. The exhaust note is terrible on the new car. It sounds like a can of angry bees. The stock Dino has a lovely burble that grows to a growl. I love upgrades like brakes and cooling and even wheels on classics but this is a bridge too far.

[@taketheredpill1452]

Love everything but the color. A dark English racing green would be far better but I'm sure the owner wanted that color....awful.

[@toddd7444]

Ferrari Dino 246 Restomod V12 Jay Leno better resale

[@kagetora246]

Dino is not Ferrari.

[@richardcook2674]

Old man with skinny jeans on...wrong...short man with big hair to make him look taller...!!

[@stanislouse4168]

He's done 3 so far. Frankly I'm not impressed.

[@Steve-PerfectVinylForever]

Singer-schminger. This is where my money will go…

[@joeking4206]

As a proud Brit and who was born in the same year the the E-Type was launched, I have to respectfully disagree with Enzo. The E-Type is the SECOND most beautiful car ever made. The winner is the Dino.

[@pereldh5741]

The only downside would be missing the original engine note!

[@Supercruze]

The updates to this Dino are so tastefully done. Modern power and reliability with a drop dead gorgeous body. What more could you ask for in a vintage Ferrari.

[@gsmith207]

Just wow man! My first scale model at 10 years old (1977) was a Dino. Love at first sight for me. This one is just perfect! Needs that motor for sure. I know every part of this car. I still got my model I built to keep me dreaming!

[@ChristianBorrman]

0:50 in misses top right 388 second only to the one under it???!!!

[@warhammer-neophyte]

In summary - unanimous disgust regarding the agricultural flares.

[@todeotodeo140]

The mechanic is certainly skilled and seems to have done a fantastic job, however, I would prefer personally the original six cylinder engine transmission. I like the way the original transmission has a very beautiful wine to it as you drive and I prefer the sound. If you wanted more horsepower then just raise the compression and possibly do some head work.

[@Nathan93Baker]

Front chrome bumpers could use a trim and tuck.

[@thomasdeangelo1655]

Wow! I'm in love! Whoever owns or gets to own this Dino is one of the luckiest people on earth!

[@sltillim]

I really just want him to rebuild my 308gt4 into a 4 liter monster.

[@hugogreen4916]

Go for it. The Ferrari stratos

[@clique53]

Kev and his team are awesome. We love visiting the workshop!

[@crsantin]

She’s a stunner. Thank God there are people who still do this to keep these vehicles alive. What a great shop. If I had the money I’d be a customer.

[@rustybearden1800]

This is a nice example of what can be done to suit an individual's taste - beautiful workmanship and detail, (those headlight covers are exquisite), great color and paint finish but...........I prefer the V6 Dino sound over the snarling, crackling Ferrari V8 - it doesn't quite fit the car. And the wheel arches are beautifully done but awkward - can't beat the original "flares and chairs", in my opinion. But the Dino is gorgeous in it's own right - tweaking it runs the danger of having Bridget Bardot in a cheap wig and sloppy makeup.

[@apexerman1]

I'm surprised how nice those reimagined 17" wheels look. I'm not a fan for rubber band sidewalls on vintage cars, but this one works. Nicely done.

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Lottery win = Evo Dino! Prettiest car ever.

[@raymondlynch5424]

Love Dino's and this is truely an amazing car and i can appreciate the work gone into this creation. But the wheel arches make the car look a little bit like a kit car.

[@frankrault3190]

I miss that typical V6 sound. This car didn't need an extra shot of 8 cylinder pop-and-bang adrenaline. Despite the impeccable work still a shame.

[@stickom]

.either one, most likely the original 2L better-it is LIGHTER (about 900Kg) !!! all these low gravity cars are spectacular to drive, (I had Karrmann Ghia 72' 900 Kg 1.6 L and was spectacular car, now my Mitsubishi Mirage 2014 is 895Kg, three piston 1.2L is lots of fun driving at shopping malls, light to light, community.. when power needed there is Suba-WRX but mostly my wife driving that one that speaks for itself.. )

[@markorchard2272]

It's NOT a Ferrari Dino 246...... it's a Dino 246. (lovely car nevertheless)

[@parkolching1]

Terrible experience with collecting cars! Won the auction for the yellow FK8! Then did everything they requested! And they sold the car to another person using some lousy excuse, maybe their auctions is not as legit as it looks like! Why would you need to block my posts if you are legit? Why can’t you come upfront and face the problem?

[@Paganiproductions84]

i would go for the evo dino maby 100 200 hp extra one top of that blue dino

[@sarahm.2053]

I think they should have made the fenders extend to the wheels like stock and not just added the flare kit on the fenders, looks....not right. Of course, just adding the fender flares is easier and less expense and faster to do. Re-bending and adding length to the fenders to reach out to the new wheels would have been a better look...cleaner and more natural like from a factory, but take more time and more money.

[@Scalarissa]

Love everything but the flares. They look cheap relative to the work done elsewhere...

[@scdesign1565]

That has to be the high point of engineering and art - its perfection!

[@guybeingaguy]

I’d go gay for that car. I’m not joking.

[@anderspedersen7488]

Old men in expensive cars is such a cliché. But I’m just jealous.

[@richardsmith9509]

The arches/eyebrows are a fail....The fenders should have been widened

[@jeff3575davison]

why choose? one of each please.... If I can afford one, I can afford both....

[@suginami0]

The wheel arches are an abomination. Otherwise I like the mods.

[@fb30xhk]

They are indeed - we are close to criminal offence territory here

[@jato62]

Evo all day every day!

[@sjm5482]

OMG, what have you done!!?? Ugh…. WHY?

[@biffabeau]

It takes me right back to The Persuaders

[@diamondrmp]

Too each his own but to me, those exaggerated wheel flares look horrible!

[@NoPrivateProperty]

if you happen to crash, you will have wished you were in a miata

[@gregraffensperger351]

Any idea of what color or shade of blue that was used for this car??

[@richardhintonracing]

That really is lovely .

[@finbarrdineen9490]

Weren't those Arches a factory option ?

[@helfmeyerglenn491]

Those flairs look horrible...