The Fiat Dino Spider was introduced in 1966 as the open version of Fiat’s short-lived Dino range, built around the 2.0-litre Ferrari-designed V6 that Fiat needed to homologate for Formula 2 use. Its Pininfarina body was distinct from the Bertone-built Dino Coupé, and the 160 hp, twin-cam-alloy V6 made the Spider considerably more serious than its Fiat badge initially suggested. The 2.0 Spider remained comparatively low-volume, with roughly 1,100 examples built before the 2.4-litre version replaced it in 1969.  

This red example is offered in Rome as a non-running restoration project, reportedly stored in a dry garage for around thirty years. The photographs show a largely complete car, including the engine bay, dashboard, instruments, steering wheel, seats and much of the exterior trim. The seller’s claim of complete originality should still be treated cautiously: the car appears substantially intact, but the visible deterioration is more than superficial. The paint has failed extensively, there is visible corrosion around the front bodywork and bonnet edges, and the dashboard top, wiring and interior materials will require close inspection rather than a cosmetic recommissioning.

The key question is the structure. A Dino Spider can absorb a serious restoration budget quickly, particularly where sills, floors, front chassis sections, bonnet structure and lower rear quarters are involved. The Ferrari V6 also needs a specialist assessment before any attempt to start it: after three decades idle, the condition of the fuel system, timing chains, cooling passages, lubrication system and internal corrosion matters far more than whether it turns by hand. The advertisement data states May 1960, which cannot be correct for a Fiat Dino; chassis number, Italian registration documents, matching engine number and build date should therefore be verified before discussing value. The €48,000 asking price only begins to make sense if the car is structurally sound, genuinely complete and supported by correct identity paperwork. Find it for sale at €48,000 (today %55,000) here⁠ in Roma, Italy.