# Ferrari’s Dino Threw Away Its Original V6 For A V8, And Bidders Pushed It Past $800,000

> When Enzo Ferrari approved a cheaper production car named for his late son, the goal was never to dilute what the Ferrari badge meant.

- **Source:** [Carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/ferrari-dino-246-gts-v8-swap/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a34bc0480906ee42983c2a6)
- **Published:** 2026-06-19
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #hp
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