Rare Ferrari Dino 206 Competizione: Pininfarina’s Untamed Concept Car

Visionary Metal - After previously diving into the rarely seen Ferrari Dino Berlinetta Speciale — a stunning concept crafted by Pininfarina in 1965 — it’s only natural to explore another exceptional piece from the same lineage. Meet the 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 Competizione, a one-off creation that doesn’t just follow in the footsteps of its older sibling, but boldly redefines the boundaries of what a concept car could be. 

The one-of-a-kind 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 Competizione Prototipo, crafted by Pininfarina, stands as a singular design study that blends racing heritage with avant-garde styling in a truly unforgettable concept car. (Picture from: 95Customs)

Unlike production Ferraris or even race-hardened track cars, the Dino 206 Competizione was never intended for sale or competition. It was a design study, a thought experiment brought to life by the legendary Pininfarina design house at Ferrari’s request. The mission was to create a road-going supercar using advanced racing techniques and components — and what emerged was unlike anything seen before.

The 1966 Ferrari Dino 206 Sports Racer, which served as the foundation for the Dino 206 Competizione, provided the racing chassis and engineering inspiration behind its radical design transformation.. (Picture from: 95Customs)

Penned by designer Paolo Martin, the car took shape atop one of just 18 racing chassis originally built for the Dino 206SP in 1966. That racing heritage is evident the moment you lay eyes on it. Its dramatic, almost alien form features a bubble-like glass canopy, giving it a distinct fishbowl cockpit and an ultra-low driving position. Everything about the shape feels sculpted for airflow and presence — aggressive, futuristic, and unmistakably unique.

The 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 Competizione boasts a range of unique features, including a fishbowl-style cockpit, a distinctive duck-beak front wing, a rear spoiler, cobalt-blue racing harnesses, and striking gull-wing doors. (Picture from: 95Customs)

Interestingly, the initial version lacked wings. But to give the car an even more forward-thinking, motorsport-inspired appearance, Pininfarina later added a duck-beak style front wing and a subtle rear spoiler. The cobalt-blue racing harnesses inside only added to the machine’s character, blending function with flair. These were not additions made for show — they were meant to elevate the sense that this car belonged somewhere ahead of its time.

The 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 Competizione, shown with its dramatic gull-wing doors opened, reveals an even more futuristic and race-inspired character that highlights its bold design language. (Picture from: 95Customs)

Powering this visual statement was the same 6-cylinder, longitudinally mounted mid-engine that Ferrari used in their 1966 Le Mans race cars. While the Dino 206 Competizione was never destined to race, it carried the same mechanical spirit, and that connection to performance lent it credibility as more than just a static concept. Its debut at the 1967 Frankfurt Auto Show made a bold impression, standing not just as a car, but as a declaration of design freedom.

The 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 Competizione is powered by a 6-cylinder, mid-mounted longitudinal engine, the same type used in Ferrari’s 1966 Le Mans race cars, emphasizing its deep connection to motorsport engineering. (Picture from: 95Customs)

After its public debut, the car spent decades housed at Pininfarina’s museum in Turin, admired but rarely seen outside of insider circles. That changed in 2007, when noted Ferrari collector James Glickenhaus acquired it and brought it to the United States. For Glickenhaus — already known for assembling some of the rarest and most striking Ferrari models — the Dino 206 Competizione was a natural fit. Today, it resides alongside his other legendary pieces such as the bespoke Ferrari P4/5, the racing-bred P4/5 Competizione, and the otherworldly Ferrari 512S Modulo Concept. 

In many ways, the Dino 206 Competizione isn’t just a car — it’s a conversation between design and performance, a moment in history when imagination took the wheel. Though it never saw a production line or starting grid, its legacy lives on in the hearts of those who appreciate cars not just as machines, but as art. *** [EKA [30102020] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | 95CUSTOMS | SUPERCARS.NET ]

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