330 GTC for CGT?

I've got an itch to trade with my 330 GTC for a CGT. Am I nuts?

 

apples and oranges... there is not going to be a definitive answer that "will check all the boxes" that will result in total satisfaction with the trade... no decision will be correct

 

We all have our personal opinions and preferences, and to my mind, the 330 GTC is one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever designed. I wouldn't do the trade, even though the much newer Porsche is a superior car in ever other way.

That being said, however, and since we're both in New Jersey, I'll swap my Boxster for your Ferrari if you're anxious to make a change.

 

If you like to drive your cars, do it. The Carrera GT will give you years of incredible enjoyment unparalleled by a few cars. It is probably one of my favorite cars to drive.

I believe over the next 5-10 years they will hit the $1 million mark and continue to rise! It is the last of a analog raw era.

 

It would be hard to imagine two completely different cars. (Caveat: I one owned a GTC, but not a CGT.) The Porsche is a full-on modern supercar. The Ferrari, well, is an old sports car. It is a very cool car, but old nevertheless.

I had a 550 Maranello when I owned the GTC. When going for a romp down two-lane country roads, I found myself choosing the Maranello over the GTC. YMMV.

BTW, kudos to you for NOT asking which car is a better investment. No car is an investment.

 

I will put it this way, the 330GTC while a great car and utterly beautiful, was a domesticated road car from Ferrari when it was new.

The CGT is a celebration of Porsche Heritage as it relates to their most important arena, endurance racing, wrapped up in a barely legal road car. Its a scalpel among butter knives. Mechanical Engineering at its pinnacle for road going vehicles whereas the 959,918 are technological engineering masterpieces. To me the CGT is more impressive for that reason alone.

It is also the swan song supercar of the independent Porsche Company before they were bought by VW. I find that to be significant.

Your not crazy at all.

 

I absolutely love mine!
Is there anyway of keeping both? Completely different toys. Before you purchase a CGT, make sure you understand the clutch, and have the clutch depth checked. Expensive to replace. Also, now might not be the best time to buy, I suspect prices will come down. Absolutely love the CGT.

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I'd never do it, but I am a vintage guy...

 

I have driven both (on the same day thanks to a crazy russian who is an fchatter) and id do it. The CGT left an impression on me. The GTC, not so much. I love vintage Ferraris but wasnt fond of the driving exp of the GTC. I had much more fun driving a Daytona or a Boxer or a PF Cab S1 than the GTC.

What about trading the GTC for a Daytona? Id take a Daytona over a CGT.

 

Life is short. If you've experienced everything that the GTC has to offer perhaps it is time for a change. Nothing wrong with that.

 

There is another thread which goes into the CGT and it's tricky nuances (widow maker nick name). You may want to look at before you jump. The CGT can bite you if your skill set is not top drawer. In So CA, the last year or so a race car driver and passenger were killed in a CGT. It was a single car crash on public streets, not a track incident.

I also agree it may not be the right time to pick up the CGT price wise but the prices on vintage Fcars also seem pretty strong currently so that may be a trade off.

 

Yea the Roger Rodas and Paul Walker crash!!


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I resemble that remark!

 

John I own both cars and like them equity for their own special attributes. I think you should do what you feel is best. You've had your fun with a vintage Ferrari now maybe you want a different type of fun in a CGT. There is no right or wrong. The CGT's and the 330 GTC are very similarly priced. Both cars have a range of $550-750k. Just be sure to do a PPI by a Porsche dealer to make sure you're getting a good one as they are complex cars and the clutch replacement cost is $20-25k.

Geno

 

Yes, completely nuts. The smart thing to do would be to trade straight up with someone who has a 3.0 930.

By weird coincidence, I happen to have a 3.0 930 and will happily swap with you.

Nothing self-serving in this offer to help, I assure you....

 

I love both cars. With the Carrera GT, for investment you'll always be competing with the most perfect, sealed in a bubble with all original paperwork, low low miles, perfect colors and zero zero damage Carrera GT or whatever is the latest "off the rack". I think you'd be more "relaxed" with a vintage Ferrari like a 330GTC. Mileage doesn't really matter. Don't like the colors? Change it! If it had a bit of previous damage or rust, just restore it. A vintage Ferrari is like your favorite old leather jacket, jeans and hand made shoes. They just get better with age. The Carrera GT is extremely complex and needs specialized training, equipment, parts etc. The vintage Ferrari is pedestrian in comparison. In a few years, your Carrera GT will be permanently connected to a battery tender under a cover in your garage while whoever gets your GTC will be tinkering with it in their garage planning their next tour. It's not always about money until you can't afford what you once had.

Freeman

 

Well said...but the CGT is analog compared to all newer supercars.


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Great input guys. A deal actually came together rather quickly for a freshly serviced low mile CGT with a brand new clutch (and that pretty little CGT briefcase stuffed with cash) from a dealer I know and respect. It's a bittersweet feeling. I really enjoyed my time with my GTC, but also look forward to a new, totally different experience.

 

That may be, but the CGT is one of the very few cars that hits all the boxes IMO.

 

The great news is you couldn't go wrong either way! Congrats on the CGT! Please post some pics when you take delivery.

 

Congratulations John! I have never driven a 330 but have over 7000 miles in my cgt. I can't imagine a more polar opposite experience and hope you enjoy yours as I have mine. Treat it with respect and you will be greatly rewarded.

 

Well I took my GTC for what was probably our last drive together. It ran great, especially for a 49 year old car. I gave it a chance to scream at the top of it's lungs one last time. Then I realized this might be the last time it ever gets to do that. I certainly hope the next owner gets as much pleasure from it as I have, and cares for it as well as I have. I sat down to write a small set of instructions on the care and feeding of GTC 9303 but it turned into four pages. I'm going to miss this car, God speed 9303!
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A very special car indeed. It's a thrill to drive, and snarls like a pissed off puma when you try to take it's dinner away!
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Wonderful swap! well done