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Testarossa Lover · Jan 31, 2014

sherpa23 said: ↑

I truly wish you the best of luck with the sale (of both cars). I know that this black car is a truly spectacular example of an '87 Testarossa and I'm sure that whoever ends up with it will be truly happy.

I am not sure if a platinum award at Cavallino or even a Best in Class award would warrant the $160k price tag when compared to what else is on the market, although if someone wants the best and if they determine that your car is the best, then maybe they give you that. Owning the "best of the best" sometimes goes beyond just dollars.

However, I have some thoughts about maybe why you haven't gotten the reaction you were hoping for. In reading through this thread and the other, it seems that maybe the reason for that hesitation from buyers might be posts of yours like post #7 in this thread. You essentially said that whoever is wealthy enough to spend the money on this car doesn't have sense. By extension, you're saying that your car at that price is a nonsensical purchase. It's hard for someone to feel good about buying it when you yourself called their purchase nonsensical.

Furthermore, when you make statements like you did in your "Queen Mother" thread that "there are times to buy and times to sell and now is a time to buy" then it makes someone question why you're selling or whether or whether or not you're just simply being disingenuous.

Also, I have no idea what your actual purchase price was but if people have reason to suspect through past "for sale" links to this car that your spread between what you're asking is usurious and you're simply looking for a quick flip, then I would think that you should be pretty conscious about how you're making potential buyers feel. I mean no one wants to feel like a sucker, right?

Your use of superlatives probably doesn't help when combined with your own statements that you're "revered" by your peers in your industry. Again, I'm sure you're a smart guy and I remember your success with your Boxer but this is another example of words that I feel are probably not helping you.

Again, I suspect that this car would probably stand up to the highest level of scrutiny by a potential buyer but it's hard for someone to feel good about buying it at all, let alone that price, when you add up all of your statements. I think that it makes potential buyers feel like they're being taken for a ride while you snicker about their lack of intelligence in the background.

I don't say this to be mean or hurtful but rather just as some constructive advice. Again, by all accounts this car is very nice and I'm sure that whoever buys it will be very happy with it.

And I am in no way a professional salesman of anything or anything other than a total amateur car collector and hobbyist but as someone who has bought some special cars (maybe even the "best of the best"), these are just my thoughts and I hope they help you.

I sincerely wish you the best of luck with the sale of these great cars.
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Although you may have been trying to alert Michael in order to help him, I don't think by rendering your opinion publically was really called for.

I would have taken a different approach by sending him a message via PM, email or even pick up the phone and call the guy. You have a very impressive portfolio and I have no reason to think you don't wish him well and in fact, I think the TR will be a nice addition to your portfolio.

At the end of the day, translation of his words into your opinion can shift this thread from " FOR SALE" to "FOR TALK".

Just my 2 cents.

msdesignltd · Feb 1, 2014

Didnt think this sales thread would become a forum for commonsense but!
Sherpa , with all due respect.
Your interpretations are so far off base
I wouldn't know where to start!
I do respect your courtesy, however
I will say it as many times as i have to.
I Stand behind every statement I made.

The one I will reiterate is that commonsense and money
Are rarely a factor as passion over rides both.
Rich or not so rich
The passion of owning effects every ferrarista on earth.
And rarely do commonsense and passion get along!
As there is no justification for owning a 200 mph car in a 55 mph country.
To me...Finding the right car is more important than the right or todays price
When dealing with A collectable Ferrari.

Being at the right place at the right time is monumental
We have all witnessed what happens when a classic car goes into monetary escalation
If you advertise a dino now for 750,000.00
They call you a fool for advertising so high
In a year or so when they reach 1,000,000.00
You were an idiot for selling so low.

My passion and intuition tell me there are only 2 classic F cars left that have not begun this monetary escalation .
I am going with my intuition!
I at this moment may be wrong, but still believe not for long!
Just for the record ....I have had 17 inquiries to this black car
Of which 2 offers represent over a 25 % increase on principal
I am holding out as i believe what I preach.

Bottom line is, these 2 cars are my 11th and 12th f cars
My philosphy throughout has always been the same.
Why would I change now!

Btw this section is the Ferrari for sale section
Please!
Dont start a moral and or ethical debate here .
If you must.... bring it to the appropriate???

Car price now is $135,000.00

domotay · Jan 13, 2015

Ive been searching for a TR for 2 buyers for months now

This one is out of both of their price ranges but if you other one is under 20k miles and you are interested in selling it let me know

or if anyone knows of someone with a testarossa with under 20k miles let me know

txt: 919-949-6132
email: [email protected]

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