Equipment
Quadruple Webers, alloy wheels, Pirelli tires, air conditioning, power brakes and windows, tape player.
Condition
#4 Fair
Has visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.
Billed as original condition with recent paint. The paint itself is fair and was polished but the windshield was not removed. Judging by the state of the dash someone parked this Dino under the Mediterranean sun for some time. It is severely sun baked and the steering wheel is worn beyond repair. Wheels are curb rashed and aged and need restoration and the trim needs polishing as well. Interior is poor. The seat upholstery is falling apart and the center velour has the consistency of aged foam. The carpet is faded and all panels need rejuvenation at a minimum. Engine compartment is dirty with no evidence of service other than an oil change. The paint is nice to look at but much, much more is needed.
Market commentary
The 208 version of the Dino GT4 had a 2.0-liter motor and was intended for the Italian market, where the smaller engine put the car into a (much) lower tax bracket. They therefore rarely pop up on this side of the pond, but have still traditionally been one of the cheaper ways to get a Ferrari badge like their 3.0-liter cousins. This one has led a hard life and done a lot of miles, which explains the Auburn bidders' caution. It might be relatively cheap to buy, but because cosmetic issues are often accompanied by mechanical ones (and this car is not represented with any service), it will likely not be a cheap one to own. This much money should have bought a 308 GT4 in comparable condition.