Values going up fast

Not sure we are seeing that Stateside yet... But just as the prices of 911s went through the roof in Europe while they were cheap and plentiful here- can't be to long before USA values reflect worldwide demand.

 

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Ok, who wants my 5-speed for $60k right now? Better make the offer quick before you have to pay 100k.

 

If this keeps up for the next 10 years or so I might be able to break even on my car!

 

I'm prepared to let my 400a and 365 go as a pair for the knockdown price of £100 million billion squillion Svengalian Cheeselets.

Roughly translated back into £Sterling that's around £19.99 (that's over $30 !!) but no silly offers please - a punch in the face often offends !!

 

so, what are you seeing on 365 GT4's 2+2's 'stateside' Jay ?

 

considering your enjoyment during your time with 'her', don't you think you've already 'broke even' Jim ?

p.s. she's worth far more than you think...

 

Heck yes! Cars seldomly make financial sense but we get them anyway.
I was in Ferrari of Seattle a while back looking at the new cars. I can honestly say if I could have any of the cars there or mine (assuming brand new from the factory) I would pick mime over any of the new ones. Also if the values go up then it becomes easier to put more money into the car. Things like recovering the dash start to make economic sense.

 

dash and tunnel recover would make you weak in knees all over again Jim, trust me...but ya, Henk Van Lith 'mouse hair' and Gary Nolan doing the recovering will cost you $5000.
be patient, give it another 6-12 months and she'll be well 'worth it'. ; )

 

and yes, obviously, you have a 'cooler' car than anything made since...or are they making something now with 4 cams and six carbs that I'm not aware of ?

 

Even if the prices go up a bit, it's because it's on the tail end of other ferrari models and it will probably stall out after the initial price rise. In Aus the 365 is starting to be advertised a bit higher. I think it's because people think that the carby v12 might become a collectible.

 

Not sure my car is cooler or not, it's just my preference. I just think there is a greater connection with an older car like this. I know the new cars are faster, safer, etc (and yes I do own newer cars) it's just not the experience I'm looking for.

 

Same as the last 10 years really. Dealers asking $75K. Real cars trading in the mid $20-s to mid $40s according to condition. The occasional really beautiful car trading hands in the $60s. We still have auto 400is routinely selling in the $20s... not horrible cars but worn cars... "Drivers". I don't think there's a better 412 anywhere than the one in my garage- Doubt I could get $40K for it.

Then again 308gtb's were High $20s for a long time, and just recently started spiking back upwards- with even fairly well used cars getting into the low $30's and really clean cars getting upper $40s.

What is more amazing is the sudden interest in 308GT4's. I had my restored 1975 Dino at a local show and probably 20 people asked me if I would sell it. Nobody ever asked that about my lovely 400i 5 Speed.

We're not far from the time when ANY 70s Ferrari is $100K- Michael Sheehan be damned...