400GT 31241 at Coys

Hello all
31241 is going in to Coys auction at Ascot racecourse Sat 26th April.
Its lot 129 estimate is £22000 to £28000
Somebody is going to get a bargain!
The link Coys of Kensington
Regards
Alastair
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Good luck Alastair, hope you get what your looking for.
Did you see the one that made almost £8k on eBay at the weekend? Makes yours look like a bargain.
Lewis.

 

Can anyone tell me the name and code for this color ? I have a softspot for Grigio on older Ferrari's

 

Thanks Lewis
It will be a unique experience for me, not a bad drive for my last drive Sunny Largs to Royal Ascot will keep the posting to see what happens.
indeed saw that on the £8k car it will be a great project look forward to seing how it goes.
Regards
Alastair

 

Hi Arvid
The colour is Canna de Fucile 703C
Regards
Alastair

 

Thanks Alastair.

My -78 GT was originally Brown metallic but repainted Nero in the mid 90's. Black is nice but this was nicer....

 

Has she got a reserve on her? I was really hoping I might be able to snaffle this old girl up but alas it seems time is against me.

 

Hi Christopher
Havent decided the reserve yet keep a look I will keep and update on whats going on for the interest of all here. Estimate is £22000 to £28000 apparently they do that to entice people in!
Originally I had the car for sale privately for £38000 I think the car is worth that because of the rarity and condition in general especially on the mechanical side. I reduced the price to £32000 as there was no queue to buy! but the market as we know can only stand so much no matter how good the car is so, is it really worth the original asking of £38000? yes I think so for someone wanting genuinely to enjoy a fantastic car or serious long term investor but no for someone wanting to turn it around for a quick buck.

Auctions as ive been advised can be good or bad it might not sell at all lets see,
Regards
Alastair

 

All it takes for a successful auction is two bidders eager to be the winning bid! Best of luck in getting a good price for your beautiful car!

 

Thanks very much John,
Regards to you Stateside from Scotland
Alastair

 

good luck Alastair !

you really do deserve top dollar and I'm sure you'll get it...my prediction is that it will comfortably exceed the auctioneers estimate.

all the best,

brett

 

Hi Alastair

Did you try listing your car on Pistonheads or Bring-a-Trailer?

Might still be worth a try if you haven't already - at least there won't be the auction seller's premium to deduct from the proceeds.

Aidan

 

Good man Brett, lets see how we do. Ime doing the right thing even if it doesn't feel right!!!!
Regards and keep up the good work.
Alastair

 

Hi Aidan
Thanks for that yes a good idea, I suppose really because I am not in the position to wait I am going down the auction route, I did have the car on sale privately but now it has to go so lets see, I have chosen one of the more reputable auction hoses in the UK Coys check out the lot list theres some other interesting cars, Coys of Kensington
Regards
Alastair

 

Alastair,
For what it is worth in my opinion Coys are one of the worst. I refuse to purchase from auctions, mostly due to their antics. You must read the fine print very carefully and considering the buyer fees to them, and the seller fees, if you want to take home 22K the actual purchase price will be more than where you are currently getting no takers!!!! Hate to rain on your parade and hope you get what you want.

 

Hi Tassie
Thanks yes I remembered and took heed as you mentioned before, agree I think the auction can be either very good or bad. Obviously you are not a fan and I tend to agree with your sentiment here I suppose though auctions can also be a very a good gateway for both buyers and sellers, different folks for different strokes as they say.

Unfortunately I am not in the position to have a choice as it has to go.

It will cost me the best part of a grand just for the exercise Hotels etc its going to be a good blast down from Scotland just what this car is great at. I might just continue on and drive to Tasmania if it doesn't go and we can add her to your collection!
Good stuff will keep it posted
Regards
Alastair

 

LOL You better have in-flight refueling capabilities! ;-) .
Best of luck.

 

If only I had the funds at the moment, cracking car 45minutes away from me.
Always wanted a manual.

Wish 635 values would take off, we could do a swap
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Reminds me of the time my starter motor packed in I bump started it in Scotland and drove including refuelling stops and believe it or not lunch while the engine ran, all the way to Sussex 500 odd miles.

 

Nice 635 what a great car

 

Alastair,

I wish You good luck with Your sale. It must be hard to let it go...

I am a huge fan of the 365 GT4 2+2 and the first 400's. I am currently watching over and keeping 25169 as best as I can and love every fault,headace and joy it gives me

I must comment on the color of Your car. It is not often I see one like that. It is stunning in this metallic paint.

If possible,could You list the color choises available for our model ?

Arvid

 

Thanks Arvid
Yeah its a bit emotional letting it go but ime a lucky bugger for having a shot at Ferrari ownership at all so all good (Ime talking rubbish ide rather keep it)

The colour is Canna de fucile 703C This colour is available as a 'classic 70s' colour in Ferrari's current range, Ime sure someone published a list of colours on this forum at some point but I don't have it myself another of my favourites is Grigio ferro 106E8 lighter silver.

Regards
Alastair

 

Dear Alastair

It s a shame you made a mistake about the VIN Number of your car in the thread s title !



Rgds

Paul

 

Paul
Well spotted sorry its 21341 that's me trying to remember it without looking!
Regards
Alastair

 

Paul
I should have been in touch fellow 400 fan actually I was in Paris a few weeks ago had an exhibition at your beautiful Trocadero maritime museum, I decided to do a painting of Paris (as you do) here it is
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