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Ferrari Dino 246

1969–1974

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Ferrari Dino 246
HOLDAppreciatinglow confidence

$522,292

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.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$803,316

+54%

5-Year Forecast

$926,804

+77%

Estimates pool 9 verified sales across United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari Dino 246 sits at a median value of AUD $522,292 in the Australian market, with reported year-on-year appreciation of 18.6 percent. However, this figure carries low confidence owing to an absence of tracked transactions over the past twelve months, which limits the reliability of the valuation signal.

Liquidity remains a critical constraint: zero sales have been tracked in Australia over the period, and there are currently no active listings. This illiquidity makes price discovery difficult and suggests that buyers and sellers face extended search times and wider bid-ask spreads than more frequently traded marques.

The Dino 246 remains highly collectible from a historical standpoint, with just 3,761 units produced across its production run, placing it firmly in the appreciating classic category. Current market desirability is rated low, however, which may explain the absence of recent transactional activity despite the model's strong heritage and rarity credentials.

Base projections point to material appreciation over the medium term, with the median estimated to reach AUD $803,316 within three years (53.8 percent upside) and AUD $926,804 within five years (77.4 percent upside). These forecasts reflect the Dino's enduring appeal as a Ferrari entry point and its scarcity, though they remain subject to the broader collector-car cycle and currency fluctuations in the Australian market.

The hold-or-wait recommendation reflects the tension between the model's long-term collectibility and near-term illiquidity. Prospective buyers should expect patience and limited inventory; sellers may find negotiating room constrained by the absence of comparable recent sales data.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$522,292
  • 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)$4,160
  • Maintenance$8,120
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$17,150
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

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