Anyone know these TR's?

Congrats on the 328. The '89 GTB is a remarkable car. Do you have the chassis number on hand?

Your experience with a TR will be different than with the late GTB. Amongst 328, the late GTB is kind of an icon. The TR's you are considering, although wonderful cars like all 3x8 series Ferraris, are not iconic versions within the model.

If you enjoy that aspect of your ownership experience so far you may want one of the more iconic TR variants as well. I suppose a 1991 TR with a high pre-512 c/n could be considered the "last of the line" for the original TR, but it doesn't share the same place in the lineup as the 1989 GTB does amongst 3x8 cars.

 

I actually think they both look good..

If your budget is within reach of either go with you instinct..

Surely by spring you will pay more .

I have bought 4 testarossa's this year alone...I have never looked back..
If you do some dilligence, you won't either.

He who hesitates, Loses out!

 

Hey Mike! Im also in LA.....just took the TR out for a run today.

Personally I would prefer to buy a TR that was in need of a major and a price that reflected it. That way you could be part of the process. But....I didnt heed my own advice as mine came with a fresh major.

 

OH David, just noticed it was you,
where can we see some great shots of your 512???
By the sound of your post, it seems you pic the 328 to be the next " Jumper "...
You May be Right!

 

mweiser, can you do service and maintenance on your 328 by yourself then you also can do this on the TR. but if you are not working yourself on the cars then it would be good to have some with you to inspect the TR before you will buy it. there could be so many problems when you don´t know that you easy will overpay the car. good luck

 

Hi Michael,

Nice the hear from you. I used to own 328 GTS c/n 80360 but exchanged it in 2009 for my plastic 308 GTB c/n 19567. That car's mentioned in a few threads on the site. I haven't "found" 80360 since its depart from my custodianship, but I would love to know its whereabouts. It was a wonderful clean car.

I have no idea which car will be the next "jumper," but I am certain that any 3x8 Ferrari (or flat-12 Ferrari, since we're on the Boxer section, or any Ferrari at all, since we're all tifosi) will always be a rewarding car to own.

All the best,
David

 

Congrats again. Although it's entirely subjective, I think it's neat to have a 328 with a c/n >80xxx. It's especially unique and desirable to have one >81xxx.