Just listed today...s/n 10279....$750,000 http://www.vintagedrivingmachines.com/Classic-Car-For-Sale/1967-Ferrari-330GTC?action=viewlisting&ad_id=29790805
As market values have increased, I detect similar inflation of the adjectives used to describe the cars. The 'drivers' Ferrari of the 60's, it was called, the one serious collectors owned on the side to do 'eventing.' Same car as a the sexy 275 GTB but with 'conservative' lines that were a mashup of SuperAmerica nose and 275GTS tail... But now that prices are swelling into true collector-car respectability, it's " one of Pininfarinas masterpieces," and "considered one of the finest series production models built during Enzo Ferraris lifetime."
But try driving the whiny 4 speed on the highway. Don't get me wrong, the Lusso is scrumptiously shaped but when you want to put one on the road, then the GTC is the true choice for a driver between the two. The GTC is correctly gaining its place in the vintage price realm
Very true. I may advertise mine for $1 million and work in the phrase "The 330 GTC, along with the 250 GTO ...." If only we knew the bid as well as the ask.
I have only limited experience of other tipo, but similar words were used by Paul Frere, Phil Hill and many others in reports written long before recent price hikes. All I can say is that after 32 years, my GTC still gives me a lot of pleasure to drive and to look at. John
Hyperbole aside, I always felt that the 330 was the perfect combination of pre-modern styling (and weight) and very competent performance that remains rewarding to drive today. Maybe the market is starting to recognize that trait.
The EXACT same thing crossed my mind!! He was 'out' at $200K, IIRC...that IS a lot of money, to me. As I mentioned then, a professor at Rice University used to leave his 330GTS parked out in the lot...
330 gtc had been under valued for a long time. Todays current value of 650-850 dollars is a true measure of its worth that is in line with the rest of the 1960s Driving ferrris of that era I expect the value of this beautiful driving ferrari to continue to appriciate in years to come as well In todays market you cant find one under 600K. it will be intersting to see what the 365 and the 330gtc will sell over the next 3 days from now at the RM and Gooding Auctions at Amelia Island I bet everyone will be shocked again !!!!
Although the 330GTC is a very nice driving car, it seems amazing to me that their prices are approaching $800k, when you can buy a near perfect Daytona for $400k. Having driven both, the 330 GTC doesn't even come close.
What I know of Daytona prices means that you can't buy a near-perfect Daytona for $400k, at least not in Europe. I also don't agree that the Daytona is the superior drive, let alone that the GTC doesn't come close. I think an independent survey of the GTC and the Daytona on a mountain pass will come out in favour of the GTC. On a long open flow type of route, the Daytona will win it. I think, though, that discussions like this are beneath owners and it is very unbecoming to proclaim your own car as the superior one. I would love to own a Daytona, and I wouldn't put a Daytona down to hype my own GTC. In the end, prices never work like a gable of justice. Some cars are underappreciated, and some overappreciated. For many many years, GTC owners were wondering why the Daytona was more valued than the GTC. Now the shoe is on the other foot. That's life - sometimes you're up, sometimes you're down. Onno
I am almost certain that during the next 3-6 months the daytona pricing will be correctly adjusted to around 550-700 dollars. Soon after that the 330 gtc will pass the 1 Million Dollar mark and then, Daytona with follow that route...
I agree. While I love the Daytona's iconic styling, its wonderful wail at full song and its ability to cover ground-I find driving my 330GTC to be a much more enjoyable experience.
