https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/ferrari/348/ferrari-348-ts-2dr-1991/7262993
That’s a lot of money, but I can’t imagine there are many examples remaining that: “The car has covered only 337km from new”
The last line says it all "A true investment piece for the discerning collector." One unicorn in search of another.
Typical dealer trying to shoot for the moon. I just don't understand what differentiates this from say a 10,000 mile example in equally good condition for my collection at a quarter the price.
Making that car drivable is going to cost you a fortune.! (radiators, hoses, brakes,......) Not mentioning the electric troubles you are going to get due to lack of use.
Not my thinking, but to a collector that is a world of a difference. 337 vs 10,000 = straight from the factory vs owned and driven
Unfortunately, it's not the most iconic example for the masses. A red/tan targa would be instead. So knock off $100K for being red/blk.
The difference is twofold: 1) State of originality and condition, where the value is in its preservation as closely as possible to how it rolled off the assembly line as a benchmark reference for the car. Assembly markings, finishes, even how the cosmoline was applied. All things that begin to wear or come off from mile 1 onward. 2) Trophy case bragging rights.
I get that, but even the seven figure Ferrari collector cars have more 5 digit miles. A perfect 3 digit mile car and a perfect 4 or 5 digit car to me personally doesn't make any sense for the "new factor" I guess...
The only thing remarkable about this car is the low mileage. It's not even a remarkable model of the 348. Plus, as mentioned, the cost of making it drivable might bankrupt you.
The difference in wear on the original condition between a XXX mile car and an XX,XXX mile car is significant. For the latter to be perfect, it would have to have a degree of restorative work, in which case, it would no longer be original. That lowest of low example is both perfect and original, which is where the inherent value lies (aside from the aforementioned trophy/bragging rights) as a benchmarking reference to collectors and restorers. If someone pulled an untouched dealer-mileage 250 GT Lusso out of bubble storage, and put it up against a driven but restored example of the same, the former would be worth a significant amount more.
Well, I hate to put my foot in my mouth after one glass of wine. & I don’t want to violate any Forum rule. But, if anyone has a Red & Tan tb Series Speciale with 210 miles please PM me.
Maybe less than 15 of those made to begin with? http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355-sponsored-bradan/138385-348-ss-registery-2.html
Based on the relatively small number of Euro cars I have in my 348 registry, red/black seems more common in Europe than red/tan so this may very well be the "ultimate color combo" in some markets.
At this point in the cars life I don't think anyone looking to buy this car would be stupid enough to plan on ever driving it. It was kept as an ultimate garage queen and always will be. If someone wants a 348 to drive they wouldn't be looking at this car, there's thousands of others out there that would fit that bill.
I think someone should buy it and immediately road trip it coast to coast on dirt roads, Brewster's millions style!
Now that you mention it, everyone I've known who are fans of German made cars have always stated their preferences towards black interiors.
In the UK, Red/tan is not that popular. The iconic colour combo here would be red/crema, and red/black would be ahead of red/tan.
There are a lot of black interiors in Europe but I agree with Phil that Red/Crema seems to be the UK favourite. Talking to other owners thats the opinion. Certainly mine. I think black tends to looks a lot more scruffy when well used. I looked at a few when buying and it put me off some otherwise nice cars.
