The Fiat Dino Spider Gives a New Perspective

When Ferrari wanted to race in Formula 2 with its new V6 engine named after Enzo Ferrari's son Dino, the company faced a problem. They needed to build enough cars to satisfy the homologation rules, so Ferrari turned to Fiat for help. A deal was struck with Fiat to build the Dino Coupe and Spider, and with this, Ferrari got its chance to compete in Formula 2.
Danny Soukup always loved the way the Dino Spider looked, so for decades he worked his way into a position to buy the car of his dreams. There is a lot of history surrounding Fiat and Ferrari during the time period of this car, and Danny gives us a look into this as well as the design, thoughts, and inner workings of a Fiat Dino Spider. He also shares the new perspective into life that his car has given him.
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[@jazun33]

Some people delight in filling this world with things of beauty. The makers of this car and the makers of this video are just a few of these precious souls. Thank you.

[@gabidin1454]

From my point of view this Dino is one of the most beautiful cabriolet cars in the world. Is just pure Italian body and soul. Nice to see it on the roads of California.

[@eckows]

Wow, I love what he said at the end of the video. That after obsessing over the car for 20+ years, once he purchased it he realized there were more important things in life and that the car gave him a new perspective on life. I have my own obsession right now, so hopefully I will learn that lesson myself. Cheers!

[@dn2d]

What did you do and which car was it?

[@Kellsboro]

I've been smitten with these cars - in particular the Dino Spider with the wire wheels - since I can remember. It's nice to see an owner who appreciates his as much as one expects.

[@wboeren1]

Work of art on wheels.

[@abesc2]

I find it funny that he speaks of the Dino whether it be Ferrari or Fiat should not have a Ferrari badge. Then he tacked on a license plate frame that says Ferrari on it and the car has a Ferrari badge aft of the gear lever.

[@georgeb218]

The characteristic (and thrilling!) engine whine is partly chain but mostly the straight cut gears that take the drive from the crankshaft to the chainwheels . What a beautiful car- I regret selling my 2400 Spider.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Another outstanding Petrolicious video!

[@zrinkomaloseja2615]

Gorgeous! The foggy road at the beginning is simply amazing.

[@canam1945]

I LOVE my 1967 Dino 2 liter Alloy Spider #237 of the 1st 500 built to homologate the engine for F2. Later cars had a cast iron 2.4 liter engine. Had my Dino for over 30 years.

[@billshuey7422]

This video brings back memories of a 246 Dino from long ago, slow temperamental but loved.

[@atpandpa]

I loved my Dino and I sure missed it. Mine was number 314 and we called it The Green Bomber. These cars are a delight to drive and the sound was glorious around 3400 RPM. I can personally attest they are expensive to fix. Once I spent over $12,000 to replace the heads. All parts have to come from Europe since these car where never sold outside of Europe. I am glad I had the opportunity to own one of these beautiful cars.

[@BlowmeRoger]

Here in Australia exactly 1 week ago,I was at an airport and one of these in yellow just like this one came driving through ...unbelievable.

[@jonathangoforth9096]

Hey-thank you so much for posting this. I have been a Fiat afficionado for 45 years now, since I was sixteen and my best friend bought a '68 124 Spider. I've owned at least one Fiat since 1978; I started with a '69 124 Sport Coupe. The Dino Spider has always been my dream car. I, too, remember when they were around for ~$6500 (sometimes even less!!!), but like you, it might as well have been 6.5 million. At this point I doubt if I'll ever own a Dino-unless I win the lottery-but this most elegant video gives a bit of the feel of what it must be like. Again, thank you! And may we all give back!

[@bucksatan6669]

Another great video and beautiful car. There are some glaring errors though... Magnesium block? No, Aluminum block and head. There are some Mag parts though. Only 200 left? I think more then that. 1200 of the 2L spiders were made and 400 of the 2.4L - The engine wine - yes, that is typical. Lots of chain noise on these engines. At 8k rpm (redline) it sounds fantastic.

[@thomaswschaller]

Absolutely love this car - And what a beautiful video - great work.

[@promerops]

Touring Italy in 1972 I was fairly frequently overtaken by one of these; it was a thrilling experience from the time that menacing front appeared in my mirror to the symphony of sound as it went past and disappeared into the distance. By the way, I strongly approve of the fail-safe feature on the electronic ignition, having been left stranded in the past by the failure of the electronic processor on a certain German make.

[@k.j.g.9601]

One of the cooler owners on this channel. Funny and cool

[@MrDanty64]

K.J.G. That's a REAL SF Bay Area dude. Especially with that jacket. Gators uber alles!

[@OldSethOnetooth]

Humility and humour, this guy rocks.

[@WorstDriver1393]

You guys make my tuesday, especially during my finals week. Beautiful as always.

[@johannes914]

I always have loved that car. The Fiat Dino coupe is also very nice.

[@mattbrooks90]

Really well made video, the owner was great talking about the car, really impressed with the car and the production.

[@NanduAjit86]

his impression of his friend is top notch!

[@clydeyello]

One of the most beautiful FIATs ever made.

[@sonyviva308]

ClydeYellow A Fiat Coupe is also one the prettiest made by Fiat, but this one.. Oh wow..

[@julienmcn1793]

@@sonyviva308 the Barchetta too ;)

[@shaquillejavier9845]

ClydeYellow and the fiat Vignale 750!

[@joefazio4995]

And the 124 Spider. Probably the most gorgeous and easily attainable for nearly everyone, true Italian sportscar still out there.

[@real.estate.video.]

It isn’t really a Fiat. It’s a Ferrari.

[@reijerlincoln]

"[...] and then 'when' not 'if' it blows up [...]" Nice one.

[@modelleg]

The last sentence spoken is the best.

[@ralphbillick1210]

Great car, great video, you can’t beat petrolicious, a mini vacation every day!

[@ramos150]

Hahaha the dialogue between him and his friend over the phone cracked me up, great video as always.

[@trevorstevens2889]

I never realized until I saw this video, how much the form of the fenders and the rear end sheet metal resemble the Ferrari 365 California cabriolet.

[@bfm01]

you guys always do a great job...such passion!

[@KoenigF50]

Just amazing ! The car is spectacular in so many ways and the owner is real enthusiast. The way he described the good and the ...Italian parts of the car, this guy really gets the quirkiness and the general x-factor of Italian cars that get people in love with them. Much respect to you signori.

[@sergduchini7299]

Wonderful video

[@MartinSage]

Yea, I bought a '67 coupe in '72 while in the Navy in Naples. Paid a wopping $700 cause the guy had to get back to the states. NO it was no junker...loved how long toothed the gears were and that "jet" sound from the motor/trans. Had no idea I owed a classic and the gas shortage started in the states so I stupidly sold it when I left for the USA....ahhh😢

[@skyemac8]

Super cars broke the speed limit in second gear and drove like trucks in low speed with heavy steering. These Dinos, Lancias, and Alfas were true touring cars. I love them.

[@94jrose]

Wonderful as always

[@FilipeAbreu]

Awesome video and great life mentality.

[@donaldwhite8253]

To own a business that you love (Building Ferrari )to support something you're crazy about(Racing)and include your family & be sucessful,"Much respect Mr Enzo" (RIP)

[@Stevieboy130664]

Both Fiat Dino's were absolutely gorgeous. Believe it or not some people used to compare the looks of the coupe with a Mk1 Opel Manta, twenty years ago - I think the Manta tried to pastiche some of its details.

[@Dethmeister]

I had an Mk1 Opel Manta. Actually I had 2. I totalled the first one. I didn't think much about them at the time. I mean I liked the general look of them but they were old, worn out and cheap. Now I wish I had mine back. And I do think it looks like a Dino coupe now but at the time I'd never seen a Dino. Also my brother had a 70's Capri. That looks sorta like a Dino coupe too. I wish I had that Capri and the first gen Celica coupe he had once too heh.

[@doccyber]

Great video. Note to petrolicious, all of your videos should be like this. Showcase the car and tell its story by the owner.

[@Blaksamurai001]

Nostalgia at its best

[@Sciacco94]

What a channel...

[@chrisgallinger9044]

A lovely car and a nice story; excellent video!

[@gustavofmrezende]

you guys should definitely share the name of the songs you put on the videos at the description, they're really great, always makes the videos even better!

[@Cloud0900]

Gorgeous car! Great video as usual, can't wait for the next.

[@TheJeremydingeman]

You guys manage to find great characters. Both in vehicle choice and owner choice.

[@michaeltondi8528]

Beautiful narration...made me smile!

[@OmegaSwitch]

The ending of this video has the most lovely and important message I've ever heard from an automotive-related video.

[@SharkAttack37]

Petrolicious is amazing!

[@TheBIGJake111]

best part of my tuesdays

[@nrs6956]

A sweet little roadster that proves "newer is not always better." Simply a joy!

[@matthewherman5980]

Thank you

[@Tsagami]

That's gorgeous!!

[@rickjames6867]

Wonderful car. Great video. Beautiful. ✌️☺️

[@tulsatombob2769]

I saw the same model car in Tulsa, 30 something years ago. I was amazed that it had a FIAT badge. I loved the body style!

[@strikeforce4581]

love the spiders there nice and the lines r so timeless it reaks badass with class its just hints at it here and there

[@shalomohernandez]

I drive Alfa Romeo and Fiat in Cuba and I fold in love with the Italian motors

[@studiocalder818]

Hernandez, You are a lucky Cuban!! I remember a photo representing Castro sitting on the bonnet of a gorgeous Alfa Berlina 1750

[@uhrwerks]

One of my most favorite & IMHO beautiful cars ever made. Also love the later more angular coupes.

[@brianjcavanaugh]

Gorgeous car!

[@rheniformer]

He gets it. The fulfillment of driving an old vehicle, any old vehicle. Is to experience what it was meant to be, the best there was to offer, presented with pride. A snapshot in the timeline leading to where we are today. When I see a classic vehicle drive train swapped out for a "Small Block Chevy" it is a travesty.

[@azmontana1]

Best channel ever!

[@mister_jon_jon]

Petroliciuos! Beautiful work! But would love to see a film about the Mazda MX-5, NA or the NB models.

[@logwind]

Very cool car. Thanks PL!

[@GianlucaAiello]

Grazie Petrolicious!

[@m.pascholder6994]

What a beautiful and exclusive car, especially in this fantastic color. Congratulations Danny.

[@05gtdriver]

I wish Petrolicious would do an episode on the Ford Capri(the German made one). A couple of brothers in upstate New York own a very rare restored RS2600 Capri that was never sold stateside.....would be nice to see it on Petrolicious

[@johndrake2729]

A Tickford Capri feature would be marvelous.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

i lusted for one of those back in my junior days of high school,stunning body style

[@daveyokatz]

Yes! My first car was a Capri II with the 2.8l Cologne v6. Loved that car.

[@phil4977]

Stunning car.

[@clovismcpony]

That sound.

[@red2jzgte2006]

Tuesday is my favorite day !

[@WillyPark]

I think this car found its forever home. NICE!!

[@FrankBarryLuv]

Clever guy, nice car 👍

[@frankhoward7645]

2:10. Heater controls are in no different location than those in Fiat sports cars such as the 124 Spyder and the X1-9. Great video!

[@Dmitry_Boyarintsev]

Потрясающая машина...Спасибо за видео...:)

[@ferranbascompte4365]

absolute beauty

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

beautiful car

[@SpacemanXC]

Jesus fuck! How the hell did I not know about this channel until today? SUBBED. You guys rock!

[@zacattak16]

this is a great looking car

[@SergioRuizFilms]

I knew some of these roads seemed familiar. At 6:49 thats Foxen Canyon Road, a relaxing scenic backroad through the central coast's wine country I often take from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara. Only difference is I do it in a jalopy :(

[@MrCansitoman]

Very beautiful

[@Rjrneod]

Such a beautiful car

[@GT-gt4bf]

Beautiful car.

[@kkrc999]

great car and video. It's a dream car for me but I do have a Fiat 124 sport so it's the little cousin 😁👍🏼

[@julienmcn1793]

A lovely Fiat ! The front wings are amazing ! Make me think about the Fiat Barchetta ! And I love the Steering wheels !

[@dermotguilfoyle6419]

Pure Italian class!

[@marcryvon]

When the Dinos, both the Fiat Spyder and the "Ferrari" 206 Gt came out, I was a 15 ol' kid and had never seen so magnificent cars. The Spider with it's muscular if not macho front, the 206 with it's hyper feminine curves... Oh my God ! I still want, no, I NEED both beauties. Badly.

[@miky360]

awesome!

[@youtubasoarus]

Wonderful Car!

[@ubayyd]

Sounds very unique

[@willkuhnmusic]

Is that an original yellow paint color? Thinking of getting mine repainted and I love the shade in this video. Photos I’ve seen of “Giallo Colorado” look lighter than this one though.

[@canam1945]

The car featured is a later 2 liter car with rocker switches, wood dash & wood rim steering wheel. Only the 1st 500 cars are all identical, the later cars had many changes during production. A total of approx 850 2 liter Fiat Dino Spiders were built & only about 460 2.4 liter Spiders. Only the 2 liter cars had knock on wheels.The Coupe was also introduced at the same time & over 5,000 where made. The very rare all alloy bodied 206 Dino had the same engine & wheels. The later 246 Dino was similar to the 2.4 Fiat Dino. NO Dino was EVER badged as a Ferrari. They were either a Fiat Dino or just Dino. At the time, Enzo considered a Ferrari had to have 12 cylinders...!

[@ilikaheineken]

What a great little car!

[@nigelknight7798]

David Saville Peck 1150 odd 2 litre cars were built

[@nigelknight7798]

Nigel Knight spiders that is

[@mustafaunal4722]

Good car, good video. You are preparing videos very nicely. I want to watch a video about Fiat 131 Mirafiori. Can you prepare please?

[@miky360]

any chance you guy will do a TA22 celica? :)

[@karljokkerlukkas_974]

Beatiful Car,like the majority old cars...

[@johndrake2729]

The ignition starting process he described, is it the same for the Ferrari Dino?

[@Utriainen]

Nice video, but Im just wondering, when are you gonna make one about an AMG? :) any model would be fantastic!

[@Grilloale93]

1:16 "Gigolos cars... for young good looking italians stallions to blast around and pick up chicks having good time... " Ahaha you are the best!

[@johndrake2729]

Do gigolos still exist? I think they call then "playas" now.

[@vasek987]

nice vid as everyone you did Petrolicious ;) Danny: Czech blood runs in your veins :)

[@xscheffer]

I liked the last phrase of this film :-)

[@bigwong6206]

Passed up the chance to buy one when I was in high school...still kicking myself

[@MartinSage]

I remember the safety features like if it loses oil pressure the motor shuts off and the hand cranks if the electric windows stop workinf

[@studiocalder818]

From time to time FIAT puts into production spectacular hors series cars. At its age FIAT had an incredibile complete range: from the little 500 to the outstanding magnificent FIAT 130 and 130 Coupè Pininfarina, passing through Dino Coupè and Spider.