What we said at the time

“Considering that the engine is just behind your head the noise level is very low indeed and you can converse quite normally at 100 mph and with all the windows shut there is no noticeable wind noise.”

“The way the wheels stay on the road is truly impressive and to change direction through an 80 mph ess-bend over camber changes at the same time rnakes you purr with satisfaction and say to yourself, ‘Marvellous’.”

“Of all the mid-engined cars of which I have had experience the Dino stands head and shoulders above the rest, with the exception of the GT40 Ford, which was a pure racing car.”

“If you have never driven a good mid-engined car then you cannot start to really appreciate the handling, the ride, the stability and the feel that such a car imparts, but once you have experienced it it makes all front-engined or rear-engined cars obsolete. As a production car selling in England for £5,252, it must be the ultimate sports car.” (Motor Sport 1971)