So, what are the 400As really selling for these days? - Page 2

**Ashman** · #21 09-22-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bundas

we now know that the auction cars are worth. tough market. i sure did not see this slow down coming in my business.

I wouldn't read too much into that. A 400i with no history, no maintenance records, no marketing, limited abilty to inspect all translates into a huge unknown and therefore a huge risk. One or more of these cars could be very good, very bad or somewhere in between. The problem is that it is difficult to figure out which it is based on the limited information provided and a very bad car is not worth any money other than parts value.

Considering that a simple engine rebuild if needed will cost as much or more as a decent 400i auto, even getting a car full of unknowns for free could be a risky proposition, at least if you are not planning on parting it out.

Sometimes there is nothing more expensive than a cheap Ferrari.

**bundas** · #22 09-22-2009, 07:39 PM

i have three of those very expensive cars. one with a tendency to mix oil and water. i now know that was not an option from Ferrari.

**laperriere** · #23 09-23-2009, 01:40 PM

In my humble opinion, the price has now reached the ground. I guess we all have in mind the value, some years ago, of a 330 gt with its unusual front part or of a 250 gte 2+2 that was considered as a basis to build a gto replica. These cars were said to be cheap, but likely to be expensive to maintain, exactly what is currently being said from our cars. I expect the 365GT4/400/412 to appreciate in the next years, like the 250gte and 330gt did some years ago. I keep mine! By the way, I've just bought a jaguar e-type, '65 series one. I wonder whether I am the only one to own both a 400 and an e-type.
Olivier

**bundas** · #24 09-23-2009, 01:53 PM

you are one of a kind, no doubt. And very special at that

**Ashman** · #25 09-23-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by laperriere

In my humble opinion, the price has now reached the ground. I guess we all have in mind the value, some years ago, of a 330 gt with its unusual front part or of a 250 gte 2+2 that was considered as a basis to build a gto replica. These cars were said to be cheap, but likely to be expensive to maintain, exactly what is currently being said from our cars. I expect the 365GT4/400/412 to appreciate in the next years, like the 250gte and 330gt did some years ago. I keep mine! By the way, I've just bought a jaguar e-type, '65 series one. I wonder whether I am the only one to own both a 400 and an e-type.
Olivier

I don't know of anyone who owns one of each but it does seem to make sense to use the Jaguar as your winter beater car!

**SouthJersey400i** · #26 09-23-2009, 07:12 PM

Can someone post the sale price of the three auction cars?
Ken

**SouthJersey400i** · #27 09-23-2009, 07:14 PM

one the other thread....

TommyFerrari · #28 10-31-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthJersey400i

Can someone post the sale price of the three auction cars?
Ken

I would like to see these prices too.

oldcoin · #29 11-01-2009, 02:29 PM

laperriere,I have an 84 400i and a 69 e-type. Tony

**jamieh** · #30 11-03-2009, 09:48 PM

Imho this series of ferrari presents great value. I presently own another of the 'less popular" models of the marque which is a 89 Mondialt cabriolet. I have always liked the 365/400 series and I have been lurking in the background just following along and enjoying the pictures. I would like to officially declare (my wife has been warned) that I am going to begin the search for one of these vehicles. If someone has one for sale or if you know where there might be one for sale please let me know. I will keep the mondial as I have it pretty much sorted out and I much prefer the coupe to the convertible. Just to make things more complicated I live in Ontario, Canada. Thanks for reading !!

eldorado · #31 11-03-2009, 11:19 PM

Have you checked out Gran Turismo in Alliston? They seem to be really onto 400s and I believe have one (or more) for sale. I have only been there once but Brett seemed very friendly and genuinely interested in the model.

eldorado · #32 11-03-2009, 11:21 PM

check out www.granturismoauto.ca

**brettski** · #33 11-05-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by eldorado

check out www.granturismoauto.ca

thanks Andy...

what are 400a's worth...?...i wouldn't part with mine for less than $50K...but, even then, it's not for sale.

**bundas** · #34 11-06-2009, 02:45 PM

still very slow for business here. as much as i wanted to redo my 365 am sure happy/sad i did not start. This is not the business section, of course. thanks all. mitchell