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Ferrari Dino 246

1969–1974

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  • Lowest price

    US$32,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$349,000

    Since 2020 · n=6

  • Highest price

    US$459,200

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    6

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 6 lots

Ferrari Dino 246

Based on 6 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinglow confidence

US$349,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+18.6%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 18.6% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$385,007

+10%

5-Year Forecast

US$397,382

+14%

Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Dino 246 is trading at a US$349,000 median in the US market, up 18.6 percent over the past twelve months—a meaningful gain that outpaces many postwar classics. However, this signal rests on a thin sample of just four transactions in the tracked period, which limits confidence in the trend's durability.

The car remains classified as an appreciating classic and scores highly on collectibility at an 8 out of 10, reflecting its iconic status, mid-engine design, and the Dino nameplate's place in Ferrari history. Production of 3,761 units over the model run was substantial for a Ferrari, which supports steady availability but also means individual examples lack ultra-rarity.

Cars in the current market sample average 33,000 miles, typical for well-maintained examples that have been preserved rather than driven hard. This mileage profile aligns with the desirability preferences of US buyers, who tend to favor lower-use examples in this segment.

Liquidity remains thin, with no active listings currently recorded and only six cars tracked across the full database history. Sellers and buyers should expect a narrow window of prospective counterparties and price negotiation room when transacting; this is not a model that trades with auction-house regularity.

Looking ahead, the base projection calls for a 10.3 percent appreciation to US$385,000 within three years and 13.9 percent by year five to US$397,382. These modest gains reflect steady underlying demand and the Dino's established position in the classic market, though thin trading volume means forecasts carry lower statistical confidence than models with deeper transaction histories.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$349,000
  • Annual appr. rate+18.6%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked9
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared9 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$2,810
  • MaintenanceUS$5,360
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$11,390
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months6
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$317,950
  • Avg Mileage at Sale33,000 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$32,000 – US$459,200
  • Total Sales Tracked6

Recent sales

Showing latest 6
  • US$417,500

    bonhams · 13 Aug 2026

  • US$305,000

    Bring a Trailer · 25 May 2026

  • US$393,000

    Bring a Trailer · 21 May 2026

  • US$459,200

    bonhams · 3 May 2026

  • US$301,000

    Bring a Trailer · 21 Apr 2026

  • US$32,000

    Bring a Trailer · 19 Apr 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.