We had some fun with this barn-find '73 Dino 246 GT's creatively worded and completely honest auction catalog description earlier this month, and we figured it would find a home, given its original, albeit dreadful, condition and extremely low miles (just 13,942 on the odo), but man, who expected this?

Evidently, the extensive "rust brown details" over the "rare Verde Pino colour" did little to deter eager bidders. The final hammer price for the car, which clearly requires a full restoration, was £132,250, or $221,000.

This further reinforces the notion that originality, regardless of condition, carries a big premium. It also tells us that the window of opportunity to secure a Dino at a reasonable price is being slammed shut as we speak. Evidence of that comes courtesy of the top seller the same Silverstone auction: a restored, right-hand-drive '71 Dino with a hammer price of $419K.

Guys, go buy your 308s, 355s, and Testarossas while you still can.

Originally published by Road and Track

Alex Nunez Editorial Director NYC native, now in suburban exile.

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