Classic motor once bought for just £12,500 by Mike Brewer on episode of Wheeler Dealers is now worth SIX-times more

A CLASSIC motor that was once bought by Mike Brewer for an episode of Wheeler Dealers for just £12,500 is now worth much, much more.

The lovely Fiat Dino Coupe 2400 - which famously came with a V6 Ferrari engine, typically used in the brand's iconic Dino model - was picked up by the TV petrolhead on the show in 2012.

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The 1970 Italian classic, finished in metallic blue and boasting an odometer with very low mileage on it, was picked up for a measly £12,500.

As it turns out, the reason it had so few miles on the clock was because it had been impounded by the Italian police since 1970.

After a few tweaks from Mike's co-host and spanner man Ed China, the Fiat was sold on for a small profit of just £15,500.

Some 12 years after this episode aired, the Fiat Dino Coupe 2400 (especially the 2400 version) has sky-rocketed in value.

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Indeed, it seems the average price of one these days is around £72,000 - with an example on currently available for nearly £77k.

That represents six-times what Mike paid for his example.

According to , the motor has risen in price because of its famous engine.

They wrote: "It shares the same Ferrari designed engine as the Ferrari Dino, but later cars like this one have an enlarged V6 engine that produces more power, a tougher five-speed gearbox and upgraded independent rear suspension."

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They summarise by urging enthusiasts to "buy one, before they eventually reach the heady values of most Ferrari-engined Ferraris."

This comes as another much-loved classic car bought by Mike on the show for a bargain price has now quintupled in price.

And a car expert has picked our four best ";bang for your buck" motors for under £15,000 - including a sporty Mercedes.

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