Fat Francis / 08 July 2025 / Categories: Product and Brands, Brands, Cars and Motorcycles

Ferrari Enzo dreamy sports cars named after Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari 2002-2004

I like the Ferrari Enzo at lot but nothing beats the Formula 2 Ferrari Dino for me

It’s so rare to see a Ferrari Enzo it wasn’t surprising to me when I spotted this one there were a whole load of people milling around waiting for the picture when the owner came back and opened the doors. It was a one in a million moment I wanted to share. It’s a special car. Only 400 were produced between 2002 and 2004 so to spy one whilst out and about in London was a treat for anyone who loves cars.

It’s not an absolute favourite of mine, preferring the vintage Ferrari Dino, produced between 1969 and 1974.

The Enzo was revealed to the public at the Paris motor show in 2002, it was considered a very bold move to make the car after Ferrari’s founder. The Enzo (Type F140) designed by Ken Okuyama, then head of design at Pininfarina, placed the V12 engine into n a carbon filter hub with top speeds published at 217 mph and some road tests recording a top speed of 221 mph. The 0-60; under 4 seconds at 3.65 seconds, very quick indeed.when they launched to car in 2002 they retailed for £400,000, today depending on mileage and condition you are paying anywhere between £2,500,000 and £4,000,000.

Over a 20 year investment not a bad return.

Personally I prefer the shape of the Ferrari Dino, much more affordably priced for the enthusiast at between £290,000 and £700,000 depending on mileage and condition.

For me the original 206GT is the nicest, this model was followed by the more expensive 246GT and then the 246GTS, the targa topped version that these days commands the highest prices.

Whilst James Bond never drove a Dino it is the kind of sleek aesthetic I associate with Bond. It was however driven by Roger Moore in the TV show the Persuaders in 1971, where Danny Wilde played by Tony Curtis drives the Dino in the opening sequence set on the Cote D’Azur. The classic car named after Alfredo, Ferrari founder’s son who died at age 24 from muscular Dystophy has become a favourite amongst Ferrari enthusiasts. No where near as rare as the Ferrari Enzo pictured, 3569 were produced between 1969 and 1974.

Only 152 206 GT were produced between 1967 and 1969 all left hand drive so if you spot one of these beautiful cars although has a lower price tag and probably less desirable than the 246GT and 246GTS that followed make sure to snap a picture because this little classic is even rarer than the Ferrari Enzo.

A 206 GT Ferrari Dino is a very rare car priced around £450,000 in good condition although at auction there have been examples going for as much as £1,000,000.

When I was younger I was very interested in formula 2 racing and the Ferrari Dino was developed with the purpose of homologating, making sure it met all regulatory standards, its relatively small 2.0 liter V6 Ferrari engine for use in Formula 2 racing. I’ve had a connection to Ferrari and been an enthusiast for a lot of years, the 206GT Dino especially.

And there’s one coming up for sale in Monterey, California at RM Sotheby’s 1969 Ferrari Dino 206 GT by Scaglietti. Auction date 16th August, 2025. You can register your interest between 15th-16th August, 2025.