You could be right. Then again, in 3 years time it could be seen as very expensive. Who really knows? Its all speculation.
so true. bigger forces at play. trend in motion stays in motion until a greater opposing force. biggest move is final crescendo. but who knows when that is
How many 1 owner cars are left now... 2,200,000 EUR VAT not reclaimable Accident-free Sports Car/Coupe, Classic Vehicle FR 08/1985 2,795 km Petrol 294 kW (400 PS) Manual gearbox Details Vendor FURTHER TECHNICAL DATA Cubic Capacity:2855 cm³Number of Seats:2Door Count:2/3 Doors Number of Vehicle Owners: 1 Colour:RedInterior Design:Full leatherInterior Colour:Black FEATURE SETS INTERIOR DESIGN Climatisation (A/C (man.)) Electric windows Sport seats Tuner/radio EXTERIOR FEATURES Electric side mirror Sports package Sports suspension EXTRAS Full Service History Non-smoker vehicle SECURITY & ENVIRONMENT Fog lamp VEHICLE DESCRIPTION FERRARI 288 GTO 1985 One of only 272 models worldwide! V8 Twin-Turbo, 400HP, Group B spec racing car, first generation, special AC, electric window lifter, seatcovers： red and black. The Ferrari was imported from Italy to Japan as one of two of its kind by the Japanese dealer "Corns". The Ferrari has never been involved in any accidents and there are no damages or defects of any kind. Papers which prove the accident-free history of the car are available. The car is in an excellent, new condition. In its edition from 08.2011 Japanese magazine "Rosso", a report featured this exact Ferrari 288 GTO. The milometer shows 2795km and the car has never changed from its　first and only owner. I am a private collector of vintage cars and I　know how to keep a car like this in its best condition. Since the Ferrari`s price will surely increase in the future, the best time to invest in it is now. I　am proud of the car`s current state and honest with all the　given　details, but I recommend for　anyone who　is interested to check out the car and persuade oneself of the great condition the Ferrari`s in. For the one who knows the worth of a car like this, the Ferrari will become a precious gem/ piece in their collection. This is　surely is one of the last chances to find a Ferrari 288 GTO in such a good condition as found in its present case! Contact Vendor: Private Seller 671-2134 Hyogo , Japan Phone : +81 79 3352600 Image Unavailable, Please Login
hmm... 1 owner car, 1/4 of the mileage of the last car that sold at auction, but offered 10% cheaper ...
Perhaps he missed the Scottsdale auction of the Matsuda GTO... Has anyone tried to buy a car out of Japan?
This is a market where there is considerable range in prices, and, its generally thought that premier auctions bring more than private or consigned sales. That 10% difference you speak of could be the adjustment the seller has made (for auction fees etc) in his selling price.
How much would it cost to import this car into the US / taxes etc? Your answer might be there somewhere. I think it varies throughout Europe but I think you would be look at anywhere between 5% (UK if it is deemed historically significant) and 20%
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The beautiful 288 GTO shown by the works at the Bologna show in late 2014 Image Unavailable, Please Login
Last information: This car is S/N 55643, sold new by official dealer Garage Graber AG to Pierre-Olivier Chave in Switzerland. Now owned since late 1989 by Roger Imboden
55643 - ZFFPA16B000055643, orange seat inserts, Pierre-Olivier Chave/Switzerland. Much-modified with modified exhaust system with triple pipes exiting from number plate panel, and apparently tuned engine with manual boost-control on center console. Aftermarket wheels, bodywork signed by numerous F1 personalities including Michael Schumacher. Seen at the Club España 25th Anniversary celebration on the 26th, 27th and 28th of June 2009 in Barcelona. Swiss-registered VS.99.U. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Interesting, with the F40 style exhaust, but much worse than the original spec IMO. The 288GTO is just about perfect the way it came from factory. The only modification I think makes that car look (and sound) better are the megaphono's.
I think the owner wanted something different, and perhaps he succeeded there, but I agree the car's purity has been compromised.
