Mondial Coupe Market surge

Not that I'm planning on putting my tCoupe on the Market anytime soon, recently I had seen the interest and value going up on my car and that is why I decided to go ahead with a major service last November. Now I have a well sorted out F-tCoupe and amazed with the drive quality. After 17 years of ownership every drive is an awesome Ferrari experience.
My 2cents.
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I agree. The "308 Dino" effect is starting to kick in. $5oK-55K for a decent QV or 3.2 in the very near future.

RPM in VT is selling an 8 in pretty good condition. They're asking $38k. For an 8!!!

But more obvious is what the total junker cars are going for. Lots of the badly beaten cars you see for sale selling for around 18-2oK. These are cars that will need at least that much in repair costs to get back to just decent drivable condition.

It's ok with me. I already bought one! But seriously, there's no reason for such a huge price discrepancy between the GTB/GTS cars and the Mondial. Maybe a little more for the 2 seater/sporty premium, but not a $5ok -8ok price difference.

 

Mixed blessings indeed. Eventually the only enjoyment the Coupe enthusiasts will have is due to the $ when they sell.

Ask any 308/328 GTB owner about the recent upswing; some cars have become too valuable to drive and enjoy.

 

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Spring is in the air...

 

That's so clean, I can eat my dinner off of it!

 

No such thing as a car too valuable to drive, Wade! Life is short. Smoke 'em while you got 'em.

 

I agree. Knowing that you are driving an appreciating car just adds to the experience in my opinion.

Much different than driving my depreciating DD.

 

Which is precisely the reason why I never look for a low-mileage "concours" examples. Well loved and cared for cars, yes. But leave the garage queens for those in "the business".

 

Well, that was part of the reason I transitioned from a 308 to a Mondial. It was an easier decision when I was able to find an excellent and well loved example. 🙂

 

+1. I also collect watches and have the same philosophy there. I'd rather have a well used version I can comfortably wear than a safe queen.

 

What is valuable.. I think it is really in peoples heads not to drive... An F friend who has a Vetro is joining every year to a trip to Italy. He bought it at the time for a good price and if he scratches it the profit is still above his own prediction (these are his own words btw). The downside is the insurance.

Take the Mondial of Sir Admiral. Just drive and enjoy I would do too if I were ever to buy a 250 GT spider. Even better I will leave the patina in it!
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Well, if you're lucky (or unlucky) there may be Déjà Vu for you.

Such an awesome car that is.
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Not only insurance, but I can imagine that the rise in value would effect parts, maintenance and service as well.

Speaking of patina, a little cleaning up shouldn't hurt. I mean, come on.

Same car on the lawn at this year's Cavallino Classic:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/144458472-post123.html

 

You are right! I will clean it and do a total enginer revision merely to make it relyable Nice to see it is wearing Monaco plates

Luckily we have persons like stekkefun4 to part out a Mondial Besides that I recently bought the upper mid console for a really fair price of 160 USD on Ebay. When I add the price listing of eurospares the total would have been over 2000 USD.

I get a real itchy feeling when entrance fees are doubled...

 

In 2032 do I sell my 8 for $150,000 to pay for one year of college for my baby girl?




That's gonna be a sad day

 

No, this is the car for me. Any price advance will benefit whoever gets it when I'm gone.👻

 

you are a class act my friend!

 

IMo the mondial is one of the last true enthisaists ferraris. Its low values have meant the people who own them value them for what they are as opposed to most of the otehrs which now seem valued for their $$$ and what they represent.

 

Same here with my 348.

Except maybe if a black t Coup of similar condition presents itself as a trade.

So true, and very well said.

 

here's something fun to imagine.
just figure in a few decades when I inherit my father's 85 qv. value will likely be ridiculous.

I could still never sell it even after high 6 figure. the car is too wonderful.

 

On the topic of what we leave to you kids.

In the end, we reached a decision, perhaps fueled by a little bourbon, that we will leave everything, even the F-CAR, to Mom's dachshunds.


Sid

 

i don't doubt that she's crazy enough to do that...

 

Yeah, where's that "I'm spending our kids inheritance!" bumper sticker when you need it?