Sculpted for Speed

Few racing Ferraris strike quite the same balance of delicacy and intent as the Dino 206 S, and this one might just be the ultimate example. Built in 1967, it’s the last of only 18 Dino 206 S cars ever produced, a model widely regarded as one of the most beautiful shapes to emerge from Maranello. Just 13 were clothed in Piero Drogo’s exquisite Spyder bodywork, and this car is one of only two fitted with the most potent specification of all: the Lucas fuel-injected 2 litre Tipo 233 S V6, good for around 270 horsepower.

Ferrari introduced the 206 S in 1966 to lure privateer teams away from Porsche in the fiercely competitive FIA 2 litre Group 4 class. Powered by a development of the V6 conceived by Enzo Ferrari’s son Dino, the car quickly proved itself with podium finishes at the Targa Florio and Nürburgring, plus a strong showing at Spa. Although homologation called for 50 cars, production quietly stopped at just 18.

Delivered new in July 1967 to Naples-based engineer and property developer Corrado Ferlaino, chassis 032 was entered into the 1000 Kilometres of Mugello, part of that season’s FIA World Sportscar Championship. Its compact size and agile nature also made it a natural fit for Italian hillclimbs, with factory returns to Ferrari for servicing during its early competition life.

Achingly pretty, technically fascinating and dripping in competition provenance, this last-built Dino 206 S represents the model in its most refined and desirable form, a jewel of Ferrari’s golden-era sportscar racing, and a reminder that beauty and purpose once went hand in hand.

This stunning 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 S will form part of RM Sotheby’s upcoming Paris Auction, taking place on the 28th January 2026. It’s estimated to fetch between €3.8-€4.2m. Photos © Neil Fraser / RM Sotheby’s.