Original Ferrari V8 by Keith Bluemel - just in time for Christmas!

I have a copy of Keith Bluemel's Original Ferrari V8 posted in FerariAds. Pricing is reasonable - not cheap but not at the super high Ebay prices either. Book is mint except for minor wear on jacket.


http://ferrarichat.com/forum/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=5624

 

Never realised the value I guess. I have one in my bookcase which I only opened once. The price is still on it. $35.95 So I'm wondering if it will be worth a trade for a 308 tool kit in a few years. LOL

 

$580 at Barnes & Noble...

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Original-Ferrari-V8/Keith-Bluemel/p/9781870979788

 

Same here - bought mine at Amazon in March 2008 when I got my 328 - it was "on sale"
for $24.99 at the time. Should have bought every one they had!!

I just moved it from the regular book case to the glass case... gotta protect my investment!



Jedi

 

I agree, price has become nutty. Four sellers on eBay have buy-it-now of $460-$500. Only affordable copies are in Japanese language. Wanted to offer it to Fchattters before going to eBay.

Jim

 

If I could I would snap that book up in a heartbeat!!!! Just dont have the cash for it right now.


PDG

 

I just don't understand the sudden insane jump in price? Just 2 years ago it was $25 at
Amazon.... what has happened to make it worth $400 - $600 now? Did Enzo get resurrected
and then die again during that time?



Jedi

 

Out of print...

 

I'm amazed. I've got a copy, had it for the last 10 years or so, was disappointed it really didn't cover the 355 very well. Well, when I need some extra spending money......

Art

 

There are LOTS of books out of print - MILLIONS in fact. And many regarding
unique things like Ferraris. I know because I buy a lot of old books.

This one isn't even all that great. I read it and put it on the shelf.

What makes THIS out of print book so valuable all of a sudden?

Jedi

 

I bought my copy when I was hunting for a 328 back in the late 90s. At the time is was the top recommended book in the F community for V8s. I guess the special appeal of this book, and part of the reason for it's sudden rise in value are the hallowed terms 288 GTO and F40 - as the book covered those models in some depth.

I have no idea where my book is - I put it in a box in storage years ago. Best go and dig it out quick!

 

I'm glad I have mine already.

I have the V12 book too, are they up there as well?

 

I assume the high price is just a reflection of supply and demand. Original V8 is out of print and there are very few good books re the 308/328. Plus, let's face it, most Ferrari related items go for high prices. Been to your F dealer lately?

The Original Ferrari V12 book is ticking up in price also - around $100-$200.

I hope the high demand for the V8 book reflects renewed interest in our 3x8 cars.

Jim

 

Well this post went into orbit quickly. I just had to put my book in a large sealed plastic bag and stored it in the safe. I am now in a discussion with my bride who told me to sell it for $600. This must be some kind of Nigerian book buy operation. LOL

 

Amazon has 4 new copies for $299 and quite a few used.

 

This is actually the second crazy book price I have heard this past couple of days.

I watched American Psycho again this weekend on cable and thought about buying the book. Hardcover starts at about $168. WTF?

 

Nigel Trow's "Lancia Stratos" is also generating big dollars as well.

JD

 

I have seen quite a few books like this going crazy I just wonder if anyone is paying the prices?

My book is not it the greatest shape corners got beat up moving so much and a trip to Iraq so Im just going to keep mine.

 

You guys are crazy. I wanted to get a copy of it and started looking around about a year ago and everyone wanted $400.

Nutjobs.

If anyone decides they want to get rid of a copy at a reasonable price, drop me a line. Otherwise, give them to your kids, they are just as valuable as gold as they sit there and collect dust

 

Pretty soon this book is going to be worth as much as your 3x8

 

I have one if anyone wants to make an offer.
Steve

 

meh, books are not that good. i would sell my pair as well. All i wanted was the carb GT4 data and the QV facts. Ill never own a V12, so its a waste of shelf space.
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Well after a brief discussion last night it looks like I'll put the book up for sale. Just like the price of these 308 tool kits I guess this will turn out to be another overpriced Ferrari item. So being that I am seeing 308 tool kits going for $500+ I'll sell the book for the same . Who would have thought this would happen. Hey such is life so now I need to see what all of those issues of Cavallino are worth. LOL

 

I have a copy - will sell below market value. PM me if interested.
Cheers.

 

I bought it. It's now for sale again at the low low price of $250.00 when I get done reading it.