Registration number: DH-18-80
Manufacturer: Gallery Aaldering Arnhemsestraat 47 6971AP BRUMMEN, NL 0575564055 http://www.gallery-aaldering.com info@gallery-aaldering.com
Sometimes a car exists because two giants needed each other. In this case, it was an agreement between Enzo Ferrari and Fiat. Ferrari required a six-cylinder engine homologated for Formula 2, which meant producing 500 road-going versions. Fiat had the manufacturing capacity. What emerged from that collaboration is one of the most fascinating automotive partnerships of the 1960s: the Fiat Dino.
What you’re looking at here is a 1968 Fiat Dino 2000 Spider. Fewer than 1,165 examples of the 2.0 Spider were ever built. A remarkably small number, especially when you consider this wasn’t a concept study or a fragile race machine, but an open sports car meant to be driven whenever the mood strikes.
The design comes from Pininfarina and it shows immediately. A low nose, slender hips, a subtle crease along the flanks, and a stance that radiates tension even at rest. The color combination on this example, a distinctly period-correct late-1960s shade paired with a black interior, completes the picture. It’s not loud, but it is unmistakably expressive. This is the kind of car people walk around more than once before getting in.
Under the hood is what truly defines the Dino: a 1,987 cc V6 with dual overhead camshafts producing 160 horsepower. The engine’s signature 65-degree bank angle reflects its racing roots — it was developed with one clear purpose: performance. Zero to sixty arrives in roughly seven seconds, with a top speed near 130 mph. Power is sent through a five-speed manual gearbox. Short throws, mechanical precision, exactly what you want from an open Italian sports car of this era.
This particular example presents in very well-kept condition. The paint shows nicely, body panel fit is tight, and the interior feels fresh, with beautifully shaped seats and a dashboard that instantly transports you back to 1968. The overall impression is one of attentive ownership, unsurprising given that the car spent 28 years with an Italian enthusiast and was maintained by a respected marque specialist. On the road, it delivers exactly what you hope for: a smooth, eager engine with that unmistakable Dino soundtrack, a gearbox that operates as it should, and stable, confidence-inspiring handling.
What you’re buying here isn’t just another classic. It’s a Fiat with a story that begins in Ferrari’s racing ambitions and ends in your garage. An open V6 sports car with a sound that will have you seeking out tunnels just to hear it again. Rare, technically significant, and above all, genuinely fun to drive.
And perhaps most importantly: this isn’t a museum piece that needs to sit still. You can simply get in, turn the key, and go, exactly as it was meant to be enjoyed.
Interested in this Fiat Dino? Contact Gallery Aaldering today and experience this car for yourself. We export vehicles worldwide — ask us about the possibilities.
