Ferrari Dino 246
1969–1974
Lowest price
US$32,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$305,000
Since 2020 · n=5
Highest price
US$459,200
Since 2020
Sold cars
5
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 5 lots

Based on 5 verified auction results
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 Ferrari Dino 246 market in the US has recorded a median price of $349,000, up 18.6 percent year-over-year, though this gain rests on a small sample of four tracked sales over the past twelve months. The strength of that recent move is offset by thin liquidity—only five total transactions in our dataset—which limits confidence in the trend and suggests caution when extrapolating near-term momentum.
Production of 3,761 units positions the Dino 246 as Ferrari's most accessible classic-era model, yet it remains highly collectible by market standards. The car's moderate desirability relative to its collectibility score reflects the market's persistent preference for mid-engine Berlinetta variants and later 308 models, which tend to command steadier demand and clearer pricing consensus.
Transaction data shows an average mileage of 33,000 miles on cars changing hands, placing most sales in the lightly-used range typical of cars held by collectors rather than driven seasonally. This concentration in lower-mileage examples aligns with buyer expectations for a Dino in this price bracket.
The market signal stands at HOLD with low confidence, reflecting the tension between recent appreciation and thin trading volume. With no active listings currently tracked, near-term pricing discovery is limited, and buyers seeking a specific specification may face extended searches or negotiate premiums for availability.
Over three years, the base projection suggests modest further appreciation to roughly $385,000, or 10.3 percent, while the five-year base case implies $397,000, or 13.9 percent total gain from current levels. That trajectory assumes stable collector demand and no major shifts in the classic-car market cycle, conditions difficult to predict given the Dino's thin transaction base and the broader sensitivity of entry-level classics to economic headwinds.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$349,000
- Annual appr. rate+18.6%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked8
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared8 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$2,810
- MaintenanceUS$5,360
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$11,390
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months5
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$298,040
- Avg Mileage at Sale33,000 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$32,000 – US$459,200
- Total Sales Tracked5
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.