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Ferrari Dino 246

1969–1974

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  • 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

Ferrari Dino 246

Based on 5 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 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
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked8
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared8 (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 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

  • 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.