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  1. joelord

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    #1 joelord, Nov 7, 2011
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    I've got what looks to be an original 1948 or 1949 Ferrari 166 brochure and have no idea what it is worth. I've seen a few similar ones from the 40s go across the ebay block for $1,500 and up but can't find another one anywhere like mine. Any help or guidance on its value would be greatly appreciated - in this economy I don't want to let it go for significantly less than its value. I've attached a few pictures of it...thanks in advance for your help!
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  2. BigTex

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    #2 BigTex, Nov 8, 2011
    I'd contact our sponsor Ferrariliterature.com (in the list in the Blue Bar above).....but before you blow the money from the sale prematurely be aware TONS of reprints have been done of the early brochures...

    Welcome in any event!!
     
  3. 4re308

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    #3 4re308, Nov 8, 2011
    Hi great brochure! In my opinion the brochure is worth anywhere between $1,000-$2,000. I've seen them all in that range.
     
  4. Napolis

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    #4 Napolis, Nov 8, 2011
    If it's real and it looks to be about 7K retail.

    As an aside that's 002 on the cover.
     
  5. Gran Drewismo

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    #5 Gran Drewismo, Nov 8, 2011

    What gives it a way that it looks genuine?

    Just curious what the differences are between the fakes and the real deal.
     
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    #6 sparta49, Nov 8, 2011
    Thanks for ruining it for me guys, I was going to offer him $20 for it since it was so old and for such a limited production car the market would be very small. :)
     
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    #7 Napolis, Nov 8, 2011
    You really need to examine it very carefully.

    Experts can tell.

    There are a lot of reprints out there.

    The one I have has handwritten notes in English.

    The folds often come apart over time.

    There are experts who trade in these and hopefully will comment.
     
  8. BigTex

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    #8 BigTex, Nov 8, 2011

    JACKPOT!! :D :D Okay you can spend the money.....

    I was setting that up for ya, bruddah!
    Maybe next time....
     
  9. joelord

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    #9 joelord, Nov 8, 2011
    Thank you! That is what the same amount that Nunzio from FerrariLiterature quoted. I am assuming it is real as it was in a box with lots of old, rare brochures that were all put in protective sleeves. All others appear original and are from that era (although I think this is the only Ferrari one) so I would have to think it is original based on all of the contents of the box. Any idea on the best way to sell it?
     
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    #10 sparta49, Nov 8, 2011
    I'm telling you , $20 is fair with the recession, these things aren't flying off shelves. Besides who wants a brochure to a car that hasn't been produced in over 60 years? The market is so small and there are reprints out there which have serious diminished the value........ Did I mention it was $20 cash???
     
  11. Napolis

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    #11 Napolis, Nov 8, 2011
    The Dealers will have to find a buyer and that will take time so I'd see what they'd offer keeping in mind it will be less than retail.

    Another thought is to offer it at an Auction like Goodings/RM/Bonhams. They all have Motorbelllia Auctions tied in with their Auto Auctions. That's the way to monetize the ones you have.
     
  12. BigTex

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    #12 BigTex, Nov 8, 2011
    *nodding in agreement*

    That's great news that it's real.....congrats on the find!!
     
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    #13 TCT, Nov 8, 2011
    I would consider buying it if its in the 1-2K range but based on the credible advice in this thread...possibly worth a lot more.
     
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    #14 It's Ross, Nov 8, 2011
    May we please see some better images, just to to read it?
     
  15. joelord

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    #15 joelord, Nov 8, 2011
    Sure. I will try to post some additional pictures tomorrow. I had put this on ebay (not knowing anything about it) - so there are some additional pics there. Just search on item #260888954382
     
  16. Napolis

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    #17 4re308, Nov 12, 2011
    Hey guys, no way that brochure is worth $7k and no way you would get even half of that money no matter where you sell it. Its worth between $1k and $2k that is all. Even the 250TR brochure isn't worth $2.5k.
     
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    #18 moriaan1, Nov 12, 2011
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    An expert needs to authenticate it, to achieve a reasonable price.

    Nobody pays big dollars through fleabay.
     
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    #19 joelord, Nov 14, 2011
    Well - I did sell the brochure off ebay...the interesting thing is since I sold it I've had multiple offers in the $5K - $8K range, so it is definitely worth more than $1-2K. I expect Nunzio from FerrariLiterature to make a post here soon as he also has a buyer willing to pay $5K for it should the new owner wish to sell it.
     

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