Future Dino/Sports Car Trend

Freeman, don’t you think just sheer numbers argue against much upward movement in air cooled 911s? I’m speaking in general, excluding special highly collectible models or preservation cars, which aren’t going to be in the useable classic group anyway. Sooner or later it would seem the sheer numbers would have to catch up with demand. And if Dinos do eventually achieve the value levels you mention I just don’t see many enthusiasts taking them out to do battle with autonomous vehicles and worsening road conditions.....their 2002s or GTVs, probably.

 

Freeman,

These are interesting thoughts.

Not saying this confirms in anyway, but Harry Styles has been driving around in a yellow GTS.

I have had more questions about my Dino from younger friends recently and several weeks ago, my nine year old daughter ( who never really seemed to notice what was in the garage), figured out it was same car he had. Suddenly, it is the talk of all of her friends. I have probably shown the Dino to more kids under 18 in the last weeks than I have in the last 10 years (ignoring car show stuff).

I have no idea what “Watermelon Sugar” means, but even though he has been around for a while, he is bringing attention to the Dino, and other cars, he is driving.

There is no doubt, this type of exposure, especially considering how social media amplifies things, will introduce older cars to younger people who otherwise wouldn’t be looking for such things.

Shawn

 

I’m not questioning the popularity...or the appeal (see my profile)...of the air cooled 911, but simply the upper limits of values. I don’t have the same reservations about the Dino, at all. If anything I think they will accelerate.

I’ve owned many 911s, but never a Dino. Excluding monetary considerations, if you could keep only one.....

 

I agree and feel Dino's are undervalued to not only early Porsche's of the same era, but also relative to other Ferraris. As the owner of 3, a 69 L Series, 72 GTS and 74 C&F's, Dino's evoke a certain emotion not found with other cars and are universal in their appeal. I've thought for awhile that 206's would be $1 mill cars some day and lead the way. A couple of years ago, I think at Gooding at Pebble a 206 hammered around $750,000. With buyers fee, all in was above $800k, getting there. I know the market has pulled back some, but there are not a lot of high quality cars available right now.

 

Just what we need. Yet another endless/pointless thread about value perceptions of old cars...

 

where are the headrests on the green 911?

 

Beautiful car, one of my favorite colors! The sport seats in houndstooth are really cool as well. I agree, there are a number of great cars that have come down from their highs and can be bought more reasonably. I had a couple of soft windows, a 67 911s, Bahama yellow and a 68 912, Bali blue. Fabulous cars!! Too much fun to drive! In older Porsches now, I only have a 64 356c Cab in Sky blue. It was owned by the Rahal family for 20 years and I purchased it from them. Super fun to drive. There is something about the mid 60's to mid 70's European sport cars, nothing else is like them. Not only the driving experience but the way they look as well.

 

freeman
looks like a fresh restoration. nice.

 

Thanks for sharing..that was delightful !!

 

Well said.
The King of Toasted Ponies does know his market and he is on top of it so I do believe the Irishman.

The again, that isn't really a big reveal to any Dino owner - we all know how hard core Dino owners can be.
Dino ownership is rife with long term owners with artistic appreciative backgrounds such as Gunther Raupp or yourself - people who see much more in a Dino than a car to drive fast or flip for big profit.
We see character ... our Dinos are infectious and endearing
Scott

 

"We see character ... our Dinos are infectious and endearing"
I agree 100%. Although, I am fortunate enough to own other cars, everytime I drive my Dino I wonder why I own anything else.

 

I had a very interesting conversation with a well known person last week.

This person deals in vintage cars, all makes, and is known to lots, but not as a Ferrari specific Dealer.

He said that Dino’s have become his MOST requested car in the last couple of months. This is from non-Ferrari buyers.

The Dino is the car they want to check off a box.

Even more interesting in the conversation was what followed....

He said he deals with a conversation that ends with “As long as my wife approves” as a condition of the agreement. He has not not lost any Dino sale on this angle.

From his buyers perspective, the Dino is a fun car but also the best buy, in terms of vintage Ferrari, and why they are buying.

This is a no BS situation. He has multiple cars going through the process of purchase to delivery. Everything he is working is sold and never hit a public market.

If I did not know the specific serial numbers transacting, I would not believe the COVID world we live in.

These are real Dino’s transacting...... Very Strange Times that we all are trying to figure out.

Shawn

 

Possibly because they dont trust banks as far as you could throw them, zero interest on your money, potential tax grabs & perhaps its a desirable car and is bound to go up in value.
If you think about it, there isnt really a Ferrari that is more iconic than the Dino 206 / 246, unless you have loads of £$ to buy the blue chip cars and out of reach to mortals
Tony

 

Freeman

I love your take and share your optimism about the dino market.

I am a good example of a long time car lover - who grew up from meager means and bought a 66 mustang 6 cylinder as my first car in 1986.

Now as an adult - I own a '74 246 GTS and a '71 911 S Targa (but the Porsche lives in my living room as folk art)

When I drive the Dino on Sunset ... it seems all the younger guys track me like sharks in Lambos and newer Ferraris

People have deep fascination for the Dino

The Porsche 911 maintained its basic look for 50 years or so

The Dino was a moment in time ... I literally can't stop looking at it

And I have never been a "Ferrari" guy

I still own some muscle cars - that's where the big piece of car knowledge lives

lastly - I've seen the 4 or 5 Dinos that have been banging around on e-bay and hemmings

I can make a case for buying each of them but - that said ... the Dinos are tucked away it seems ...

 

I really don't know too many people under the age of 18 that know how to drive a stick shift. They look at them like I look at a Stanley Steemer.