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Value of 250 GT vrs 500 TR?

Discussion in 'Vintage Ferrari Market' started by ralphedel, Apr 12, 2023.

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  1. ralphedel

    ralphedel Rookie

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    In the Aurora Collection being sold by RM Sotheby’s at its Villa Erba auction in May, I find it odd that the 250 GT SWB (165 built) is expected to bring a few million $ more than the 500 TR (17 built) There is no question in my mind which is more beautiful and desirable car and can’t help but wonder why the higher expectation for the GT model. Is it due to the 4 cylinder versus 12 cylinder engine or something else? No comparison IMHO.

    https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-11963741/Hidden-collection-14-classic-cars-worth-26m-sold-auction.html
     
    ralphedel, Apr 12, 2023
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  2. tbakowsky

    tbakowsky F1 World Champ Consultant Professional Ferrari Technician

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    Both are such beautiful cars. Ferrari's heydays..that's for sure.
     
    tbakowsky, Apr 12, 2023
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  3. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ Honorary

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    The article is incorrect and misleading.
    And one cannot compare a V12-engined 3 liter iconic 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (street version) with a 4-cylinder 2 liter open sports racer from the mid-1950s that has been rebodied.
    Two totally different animals. Apples and Oranges.

    Marcel Massini
     
    Marcel Massini, Apr 13, 2023
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