Automotive fans who know the wedge-shaped 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 might double-take on this custom-bodied racing version. Our own Michelle Rand dubbed the factory-bodied Dino a “nimble wedge” in this June 2025 write-up. Opinions vary on the Dino’s collectability, which focused on V6 engines and gained a Ferrari badge only in 1976, according to RossoAutomobili. Early years wore a Dino badge, the nickname of Enzo Ferrari’s son Alfredo who died at 24 from muscular dystrophy. This one’s got a worked-over V8 with track racing in mind, though comments on BringATrailer suggest it’s never been raced. It sold there for $85,000 in 2025 after changing hands multiple times since the 2018 completion of this custom build. Thanks to Araknid78 for spotting this sultry one-off.
The transverse 2.9L DOHC V8 draws air through a quartet of bug-screened Weber 40 carburetors. Part of the 2018 rebirth included a timing belt, new seals, tuned carburetors, and valve cover gaskets. Ferrari shows the original making 255 HP, probably in EU specifications, and Hagerty shows the same for America, which should prove quite entertaining in this open-bodied racer.
A racing-style aluminum panel serves up the relevant data for lapping your favorite road course. Auction comments expended considerable interest in what it would take to drive this race car on the street. Personally I’d only buy this car to fulfill its destiny as a track car, even though it may need additional equipment and certifications before that happens.
Despite not copying a particular Ferrari, the custom body evokes Ferrari design and spirit from most angles. The elongated wheelbase of the 2+2 comes through in this open rendition somewhat awkwardly, and I’d love to see a computerized short wheelbase rendering. The original wore a Dino badge and not the prancing horse, but most collectors now consider the Dino a “real” Ferrari, so I can excuse slapping Ferrari badges on this one-off’s shapely body. Also in this day when sellers fail simple IQ tests like fitting the entire vehicle in the frame or remembering an engine picture, take a moment to admire the seller’s excellent photography on BringATrailer.
Revisiting the Dino’s origin story, would Enzo have considered cars honoring his son less impressive or “real?” Is this racing-inspired open-bodied Dino a perpetual flip magnet or do you think someone will eventually enjoy driving it?
Cool, but now track only. Sold $85k.
The photographer did a great job. Yes, I agree with your comment about how people seem to fail simple iq tests, the fact that two of them fought it out to buy this on bat and ended up paying more than 32k speaks volumes. I’m sure the seller loved it.
All those curves and then a cheapish flat aluminum instrument panel
That panel would lay your leg open on any contact.
Sometimes you also wonder what problem this is actually solving. I love the 308GT4 as it is – prettier than this – and you can get a better track car for less.
I agree with the odd looking longer wheelbase. The body is beautiful but take out about 6-8 inches.
Great from the front. Kinda tubby from any other angle. Too much body above the wheels. Hopefully it was rough or wrecked.
Your writeup suggests that all Dinos had V6 engines and that opinions vary on their collectibility, but that somehow this Dino ended up with a V8? The original Dinos (like the 206 and 246) all DID have V6 engines (“246” is a “2.4 liter v6”), and I think you would have a very hard time finding anyone with an opinion that they aren’t collectible. :) The Dino that gave its life for this car is a 308 GT4, and there are varying opinions about the GT4’s collectivity. “308 GT4” means that it came with a (nearly) 3.0 liter v8, was a GT, and had 4 seats. All 308 GT4s came with v8 engines — the same engine that went into the “Magnum” Ferraris and Mondials. In other words, this is the standard engine for the car.
Sold for USD $85,000 on 7/2/25