Ferrari Dino 246 GT: The Iconic Sub-Brand That Honored a Legacy

June 13, 2025, 2:50 pm EDT

The Ferrari Dino 246 GT stands as a paradox in automotive history: one of Ferrari’s most celebrated models, yet technically not a "true Ferrari." Launched as a sub-brand, Dino was born to honor Enzo Ferrari’s son, Alfredo "Dino" Ferrari, who died in 1956 at age 24. The name first gained fame in 1958 when Mike Hawthorn drove the F1 Dino 246 to a World Championship, cementing its racing pedigree.