1971 Fiat Dino 2400 Coupé

Brought over from Milano, Italy, this 1971 Fiat Dino 2400 Coupe is an extraordinary survivor. A collaboration between Fiat, Ferrari, and Bertone produced a fastback coupé of rare beauty and purpose, resulting in one of the most quietly significant Italian grand tourers of its time. Built in limited numbers and, in this exact configuration, assembled directly at the Maranello factory, the Dino 2400 Coupe offers performance at an accessible level. This is an important distinction as Maranello assembly was widely regarded as far superior in build quality to the earlier Turin-built vehicles, a fact proudly evidenced by the Dino script cast into the cylinder block casing of this very car.

Following the Fiat Dino (1966-1969), the Fiat Dino 2400 made its debut at the Turin Motor Show in October 1969. The coupé received several upgrades, including redesigned tail lights and a new black grille, with a bonnet badge replacing the earlier silver honeycomb grille and round Fiat emblem. Portions of the wheels, front wing vents, and cabin ventilation outlets exchanged chrome for matte black. It still wears its rosso originale di Bertone red paintwork and retains its original, unmarked grey velour interior and trim, an almost unbelievable level of authenticity for a car more than five decades old.

Mechanically, this 2400 represented a major evolution of the earlier 2000 series. The 147.4-cubic-inch Ferrari “Dino” V6 is a cast-iron DOHC masterpiece, surpassing the previous light alloy engine block. Fed by naturally aspirated triple Weber 40 DCMF carburetors, the V6 delivers improved torque and drivability. Paired to a 5-speed German dogleg ZF gearbox, the car provides a uniquely engaging and rewarding driving experience. The car’s fastback body, double-wishbone front suspension, redesigned coil-sprung independent rear suspension, upsized disk brakes/calipers, and increased torque at lower speeds all contribute to its understated sportiness that is perfect for both highway and city driving.

Inside, the Dino features 2+2 cloth seats with leather upholstery, with front seat headrests that came standard for the coupé and optional for the 2400 Spider. Additional luxuries include power windows, split-folding rear seats, and speed-dependent automatic rear window breathers, along with a handsome wood dashboard with large gauges and distinctive switchgear.

The “Dino” name itself carries deep emotional and historical weight, honoring Enzo Ferrari’s late son, Alfredo Ferrari, who went by the nickname “Dino" and passed away in 1956. Alfredo was credited with conceptualizing Ferrari’s pioneering V6 for Formula 2. To meet the homologation requirement of producing at least 500 engines, Ferrari collaborated with Fiat in 1965, resulting in two entirely distinct yet mechanically related vehicles: the front-engined Fiat Dino and the mid-engined Ferrari Dino 246 GT. This partnership not only fueled Ferrari’s racing ambitions but also produced some of the most charismatic Italian road cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s, such as the De Tomaso Pantera and Lamborghini Miura.

Fiat ultimately ceased Dino production in June 1973 due to high production costs and low sales, as well as prioritizing other models. While that may have been the last of the Dino, the car still became a cult classic. A stunning, original Maranello-built fastback coupé, this 1971 Fiat Dino

2400 is one of approximately 2,414 models produced between 1969 and 1973. It is the ultimate collector’s item, entertaining not through excess, but through its multi-marque story and impressive performance.