This was posted a few months ago, but for those who missed it. I'm seeing a little uptick in the carb cars, my personal favorite: Search Years | Hagerty ? Classic Car Price Guide Jeff
Values go up when demand exceeds supply. Its easy to understand why, as in the case of the 246, values can rapidly climb once the snowball has started rolling. More people see them as a good investment meaning more buyers, prices go up, they are seen as an even better investment, it all takes off. Whats hard to understand is what kicks off the ball in the first place. There must have been something which started the 246 ball rolling. Was it a series of magazine articles, something in investors guides, some respected commentator advising to purchase, what? Of course this kind of bubble always bursts though and 246 buyers going in at the top of the market would need to be very careful.
I agree... Mustangs and Henry Ford ... dont really jive, but the duce was around at the time and he is the one who sanctioned the Mustang...
Once the current dolt is out of the White House and the US economy has a chance to recover all classic cars will get a nice jump in value. Just sayin...
Artcurial next Sunday... another price check coming up, let's see what this one goes for: «*Automobiles sur les Champs 6*» - Sale N° 2451 - Lot N° 14 | Artcurial | Briest - Poulain - F. Tajan Cheers, Frank
Frank, My advice would be to be careful with Ferrari 328s sold by Artcurial, as I have reservations about the last two. They sold 78867 in Oct 2011 and it has been for sale at least four times since, which is not a good thing... and they sold 78113 in Oct 2012, which was in fact an ex-driving school car...and that was not disclosed. So if interested, do your homework before: ask for the complete file, and a full check-out of the car. Rgds
Thanks, after having had 3 F-cars (2x 308 and 1x 328) not planning on buying a 328 or 308 in near future as still have my money invested in less mobile things... ;-) But still like to keep up with what goes on in the market. Appreciate your feedback about Salon Singen... . I said to the salesperson that in my opinion, the car was worth about 75,000 EUR, and it would probably still need about 8,000 to be invested to make it 'roadworthy'. He understood my point of view but they are only broker for the seller so really depends on what seller wants. Cheers, Frank
I have had a very short exchange of E-mails with the seller when the car appeared on E-Bay; as I wrote yesterday, it was advised for 110.000 euros by the seller; he told me it was 83117, which, except a surprise, is the next-to-last 328 (last is 83136). As written yesterday, a quick calculation shows that 110.000 euros is about the actualised value today of the price of the car in '89, taking only inflation into account. A fair number of the last 328 produced, especially '89 cars, has been immediately stored after been bought, including the twin sister of the car above, 83116, which was sold at an auction by Bonhams in 2007 with only 99 delivery kms on the odo. It is easy to see that the "Auto salon singen" car is indeed 83117, as the number is engraved/tatooed in the windshield lower driver corner, and can been seen on one of the pictures. I think 60.000 for a very low miles 328 would be "reasonable"... - the Azzuro GTB (a 1987) for sale this summer in Luxemburg with only 5.800 kms on the odo for 58.000 euros was really stupendous, I had the opportunity to spend an hour or so looking at the car from very close. - there is a 29.000 kms '89 GTB for sale in France for the same amount (58.000 euros) it has been for sale for more than a year. Rgds
Reading through the comments made me realize that I might be a bit underinsured with respect to agreed value. My '86, 328 is at $45K, my '81 308 GTBi is at $ 35K...does this seem about right? Thanks,
I have been amazed at the price point of the 308's. Although it has been deemed as a mass production unit it still has low production numbers compared to other manufactures. Also as the number of these cars fall out of the market due to damage and disrepair it would seem that prices for the remaining units would rise. I would suspect this will happen but will slowly inch up in time. I have enjoyed my 77 GTB and am now in the beginning stages of selling it. It is time after almost 15 years of ownership to let it go to another Ferrari fan . My pricing based on various other sales info is more then reasonable and will make someone a happy owner. Interesting enough for just a little word of mouth there has been a few serious inquiries. It will be interesting to see how many potential buyers will inquire as I begin advertising in the next 6-12 months as I am in no hurry to sell. Time will tell.
To Nerofer noted that you like old magazines... I have a copy of Auto Journal from 1984 with a special on the 308 GTS QV (and also other models including 288 GTO etc... ). See attached 2 of the +/- 30 pages. In case you don't have this magazine and want to read it, let me know and I will forward you the other pages to read. Cheers, Frank Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Starr child: Consider relocating south of the Mason-Dixon Line. I understand they're forming a new country there. 2 valve injected 308s will be the hot ticket. General Lee livery boosts value of course. You'll be rich!
The 328 GTB needs it's own market thread. There are four on the market being offered for sale in the US right now. 66511 Offered on eBay for $115,000 76140 Offered in the FCA classifieds for $48,000 80050 Offered on FerrariAds for $52,500 82906 Offered on Hemmings for $55,000 -F Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
