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Discussion in '206/246' started by Orvar, Feb 27, 2013.

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  1. Orvar

    Orvar Rookie

    Feb 23, 2013
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    So happy to have found the forum. Had a 550 for a while, but sold it after losing too many points. Was a while back.

    Now looking for something with class and have my heart set on a 206 or 246, but apart from the Concour versions, which may be a bit pricey, can't seem to find any healthy one for solid $$$.

    Cheers!
    Orvar
     
  2. billnoon

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  3. GermanDino

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    Hello Orvar,

    the Dino Compendium could be interesting for to start with...
    Ferrari Dino V6 Compendium

    Regards Matthias
     
  4. 330GTMK2

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  5. billnoon

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    Wow! That is a seriously good looking 206GT... Coys seems to have landed a good one for their next auction. Does anyone know this one in better detail?

    Thanks for sharing the link Ed!

    Ciao,

    Bill
     
  6. dgt

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    #6 dgt, Feb 28, 2013
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  7. GermanDino

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    Bill, it`s a matching no. car original delivered to Germany.
    Needs lots of detailing, but not too bad.
    Original Rosso Dino, seats with orange cloth.
    I see the price higher than the estimate, 206 GT`s are so rare.....
     
  8. Orvar

    Orvar Rookie

    Feb 23, 2013
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    Gentlemen

    Thanks so much for the welcome and message!

    I have ordered the book (of course).

    The 206 @ Coys looks amazing, but not sure how much of a PITA it would be to get it from the UK (where I was living until 9 month ago unfortunately) to the US would be... Nonetheless, thanks for the link, and am going to send a friend to look at her.

    The Canadian 206 also looks like it could maybe work - does anyone who's seem this particular car estimate how much on re-paint / interior to get it in top shape? Has anyone actually driven this particular car?

    Thanks again for the warm welcome! Actually starting to miss the old 550 - as now driving a Ford "truck"
     
  9. 4CamGT

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    #9 4CamGT, Feb 28, 2013
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    I don't believe Dinos will go down in price, only up. Maybe even way up. I think good GT's will be harder to find vs GTS's regardless of price. I also believe we've gone beyond the pragmatic reasoning for a Dino and have moved on to a more emotional discussion. Similar to when we discuss a P4, 250LM, SWB. I believe Dinos transcend their basic parts. I would suggest being more specific about what you're looking for. If you are a pragmatic person and measure things by their parts, you would most likely be unhappy with a Dino and happier with a more modern Ferrari.

    Freeman

    P.S. BTW, what's wrong with a Ford truck?
     
  10. dgt

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    It's the same car, SN 00280, just resold several times and now with Coys.
     
  11. Orvar

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    Nothing wrong with my Ford - that's why I bought it - but its just not any fun on a daily basis...
     
  12. Orvar

    Orvar Rookie

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    Hadn't noticed they were the same car - what a different the photos make!!!
     
  13. TBigs

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    I would guess that it drives like a truck! ;)
     
  14. 4CamGT

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  15. Orvar

    Orvar Rookie

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    Will pay more attention next time I'm choosing options!
     
  16. TBigs

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    hahaha, touché!
     
  17. 4CamGT

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    #17 4CamGT, Mar 6, 2013
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    Here's an example on Ebay Ferrari : Other GT in Ferrari | eBay Motors

    I'm always a bit suspicious when the bidder's identity are hidden as you can't tell if the bids are real or not. In any case, here's a U.S. spec '72 GT Coupe for sale. Maybe someone here knows the car?

    Freeman
     

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