Did Bertone publish “blueprints” for the 308GT4, similar to what Pininfarina used to do?
Yes. I have one (assuming this is what you're referring too… and apologies for the reflections, hard to get a good shot). Image Unavailable, Please Login
Thank you, Chris. Is there a source for those or was it a one-off eBay type purchase? I always enjoy seeing a plan view of almost any car as we rarely have that perspective in person.
Super cool. Also super pricey. Dang... https://www.etsy.com/listing/1319155339/original-1973-ferrari-dino-308-gt4?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-art_and_collectibles-drawing_and_illustration-architectural_drawings&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAjwuJ2xBhA3EiwAMVjkVPoTEQjnObAb4pqL-gIe1Wr77yNB_gqgQWQs0FW-Zb1AABcRViQyChoC6yUQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_12563602469_119027014946_507185509588_aud-2007167693469la-354814709658_c__1319155339_12768591&utm_custom2=12563602469&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwuJ2xBhA3EiwAMVjkVPoTEQjnObAb4pqL-gIe1Wr77yNB_gqgQWQs0FW-Zb1AABcRViQyChoC6yUQAvD_BwE
I never think of looking for anything on Etsy. Yeah, that’s a pretty spicey price but it appears to be authentic. I had a Pininfarina blueprint for my 330GTC and they’re a nice thing to have.
I am suspect of these - not to say they aren't nice looking. They are listed multiple places and each is a "rare set" but here this guy has multiples of the same thing? Also would there be single copies in one collection but this guy has multiples? Modern creation techniques are so good, I think they would be possible to hack. Even the collecting cars listing has a "we cannot authenticate" statement. And it note there are not multiples of individual cars in the lot sales... On Etsy it has a good back story and he says it comes with a certificate. I hope it's true and I'm wrong. I would love to have some real bertone swag. https://www.coachbuild.com/index.php/marketplace/bertone-blueprints https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/a-collection-of-bertone-blueprints
Yeah, I'm sure they're very easy to reproduce for someone with the right skills and equipment/resources, but they also wouldn't be cheap to reproduce at the same quality (I'm very, very familiar with the printing industry). But do keep in mind, more than one of these prints were made (how many? Who knows!!) - that's why you need to buy from a reputable source (which is what I did a few years ago). Multiples popping up for sale doesn't mean they're not authentic, and with your two links, the one on Etsy, and where I bought mine only makes four… well, the guy on Etsy has two - but the others are sold out as they only had one, so we'll say that makes five. I'm fairly sure there were more than five made. I mean, a new "Dino Parts and Service" sign has popped on BAT every week for the last four months now. Are they all fake? There are hoarders out there for stuff like this, admittedly if I had the space and money, I would be too! I have a friend who actually flew to Italy and bought out a HUGE portion of Bertone items when they closed. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/dino-parts-and-service-sign/
