The Other Dino

[priley]

Was out and about in my Dino Coupe yesterday and took some (rather poor it has to said) pics; the light and location were good-my iphone wasn't (and apologies for not turning the wheels on the 3/4 shots Love these cars-and they don't seem to get much of a mention here. Had one a few years ago and missed it after selling it. Just been getting this one up to scratch. It's more original than my old one and is generally in good shape, currently sorting shocks, brakes etc. I have a Dino Spider being restored too-can post some pics if anyone's interested.

Pete

[priley]

[ZOLLAR]

priley said:

..can post some pics if anyone's interested.

Pete

Of course we're interested

Gorgeous colour by the way, very "deep"

[Audi 525i]

priley said:

I have a Dino Spider being restored too-can post some pics if anyone's interested.

That would be a resounding yes.

[priley]

Er OK, here are the 'before' shots. It arrived from the States pretty much a basket case. Main crank bearing had gone-so the engine had seized years ago. The owner thought it a good idea fit another engine and auto box (!?!) and cut out the center console to fit it-but didn't get around to installing it. No interior to speak of; no dash, seats etc. Quite a challenge locating that stuff, especially the dash.

[priley]

Engine stuff...

[GallardoOwner]

Never seen one of those before, Love the blue one !

[priley]

More recent pics. Yes, I went for black on black. I think the dark colours show the curves better.





And here's my old coupe as it appeared in Octane a few years ago.

[priley]

The blue coupe shows quite well considering it's 40 year old paint. It only came over here about 8-10 years ago though.

[priley]

Found some more. Strange seeing some of these older shots. The process has taken nearly 4 years to date and still some way to go.

[crostonian]

Beautiful cars and sound fantastic, it's OK to use the other F-word by the way

[priley]

Indeed they are Fiats. And neither will be wearing any unnecessary Ferrari/prancing horse badging that some people strangely feel the need to add!

[iandc]

Interesting wiring project there - so where does the red one go now, I forgot to mark it!! Great pics of some fantastic cars. Can you keep us posted of progress. Cheers.

[PaulHogan]

This should be in the Fiat section. Yes, it's a nice car but it ISN'T a Ferrari

[priley]

So no 246s allowed in here either then? ;-)

[crostonian]

PaulHogan said:

This should be in the Fiat section. Yes, it's a nice car but it ISN'T a Ferrari

Nor are McLarens or Paganis but for me the Dino is welcome here - my earlier comment was said tongue in cheek, as the owner has said this would exclude the early Dino 206/246s and Dino 308 GT4s

[sa_20v]

priley said:

Stunning car - I would love to get my hands dirty with such a classic one day. Nice to see something new in Terling...

[Foundy]

crostonian said:

PaulHogan said:

This should be in the Fiat section. Yes, it's a nice car but it ISN'T a Ferrari

Nor are McLarens or Paganis but for me the Dino is welcome here - my earlier comment was said tongue in cheek, as the owner has said this would exclude the early Dino 206/246s and Dino 308 GT4s

I agree and I dont mind, its a beautiful looking car and thanks for sharing. I know its a Ferrari forum but this car is welcome

Also notice you don't own one so wondering why you are lurking here (said in jest before I don a flame proof coat)

[iandc]

PaulHogan said:

This should be in the Fiat section. Yes, it's a nice car but it ISN'T a Ferrari

As Fiat owns Ferrari every Ferrari is a Fiat! Cant you find something more positive to contribute.

[JazzyO]

Nice. I've always loved the styling of these.


Onno