So I decided on this engine for my project. It’s a Fiat Dino 2.0 L aluminum. It’s from a spider which gives it a smaller and lighter sump.
Decided on an engine
Early pictures of the car
I found some early pictures of the car. It was built in 1989 by Norwood with a tube chassis, alloy body, dgz box and had a Ferrari 4 valve 4 cam f2 Motor. I have everything but a motor!
206 SP!
One of my absolute favorite Dino body styles was the 206 SP!. I even went as far togo to a small town in Italy a few years ago as I considered getting a body made. The real deals are way out of my price range so not an option. A few days ago I got a call from Tom Shaunessey saying he had just what I needed on his trailer back east somewhere. He sent me one picture of it on the trailer and 10 minutes later we had a deal. It was delivered to my shop yesterday. This particular reproduction was made by Norwood in the eighties for Joe Marchetti and later sold to Thomas (Doc) Murphy in Chicago who occasionally raced it. It is pretty complete with gearbox etc but no motor. I was thinking a Fiat Dino motor might work well. Any suggestions will be very helpful. I’m hoping someday to drive it on the street. The first order of business is too remove the roll bar as it spoils the lines of the car.
Signs of Life
My 206 is showing it’s first signs of life!!
Dino 206 GT #0136 On The Ground
All the suspension is on including brakes and brake lines. Wheels are on and it’s on the ground. All thats left is some interior work and motor. It will be ready for Bella Italia!
Back from the Paint Shop!
The Houston Dino left Brad’s shop and was delivered to my shop today. From the looks of Brads smile I think he was pretty happy with results. I was planning on keeping this car as my driver, but then I found the Euro Spyder with flares (one of thirteen produced) and instead I’ll be restoring and keeping that one. This one will be ready for a new home in about 4 months, so if anyone is looking!!!
Reassembly
I’ve been busy with reassembly of the 206. By looking at the pictures you will see the many differences between a 206 and a 246. The 206 was the first 152 Dinos all aluminum with a 2 liter motor. Enjoy the pics,
New euro flares and chairs
I had an esteemed guest at my shop last week, no other than the author of my well used Dino Compendium. We are discussing 07574 which I recently acquired as being a very rare Euro Flared Spyder. Approximately 15 Euro Spyders with flares. What makes this one more unique is it’s original rare color of Azzuro. I’ve always been looking for a Dino just like this, no AC, no power windows, flares, unique color, it’s perfect. Originally sold in Belgium, hence the orange indicator lenses. This will get the full treatment at some point and back to it’s original color.
