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October 22, 2017

Ferrari Dino 246

Years Produced: 1969-1974

The lack of Ferrari restomods is pretty puzzling. I know that they’re thought to be some of the best-made cars around, but they still get old. Fortunately, not all Ferraris appreciate value like they’re driving through a bank vault with a magnetized body: enter the Dino 246. Often thought of as lacking for a Ferrari, they’ve still got great looks, and it’s up to the modding scene to do something about the power. This Dino 246, by British-based builder Kevin O’Rourke has done just that. As well as fitting the brakes from an F360, he’s given the engine a much-needed boost.

Instead of the lackluster 146 ci V6 which you’d find in an original 246, he’s installed a 195 ci, 300 horsepower V8 from a Ferrari 328, with induction parts from a 355. This Frankenstein’s Ferrari also features fully-custom upholstery and a roll cage. Kevin’s kept the original parts, just in case he ever wants to restore it to its original form, but I hope he doesn’t. The Dino was a cool car, but it needed that little extra. These upgrades should save it from extinction.

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