Same here. 328 is more beautiful and rare car than the 360. No surprise from me.
I'm not, but i do not agree with all the statements above why. The 328 is NOT really more car. It's LESS usable on public roads, at least as daily driver aspects go, BUT INDEED more rare, MUCH more beautiful (for me), more maintainable (not sure), more hand-built (that argument i never understood..), But indeed DEFINATELY more iconic. Easy and simple convertible top. (personally i love that). But the 3x8's main reason for final recognition to me: the shape of the car is as gorgeous as the day it was introduced. Many, and I mean many cars loose there attraction the minute the successor is introduced. The 3x8 continued to stay beautiful, until this very day and almost set the standard for beauty Sure, beauty is all about personal taste but these cars have probably one of the most spread group of admirers worldwide. Everybody with at least a sense of cars instantly recognizes a 308. And the majority will agree to it’s beauty.
I agree 100%. All the electronics in sports cars now days certainly won't stand the test of time. Those screens that dominate the center of the instrument panels seem ridiculous when the next "wonder screen" comes out. We 308 and 328 owners certainly don't have that worry- we are already fully obsolete!
Well some of it is essential. For example, how did we ever manage to start our cars without a video screen announcing the model designation? It's like you were supposed to go around to the tail of the car check that every time. How annoying is that, when you're in a hurry?
That's the second part of my post. As indicated, I've been with Hagarty for 11 years now and had not had to make a claim...(thank God). However, I have a little time to consider getting quotes and was surprised that Grundy was 50% less than the others (with the same coverages). That's about $ 700.00 less, so it's not chump change to me. More money for me to invest in other things for the cars. I guess my concern is, when the time comes to make a claim, is Grundy going to step up? Just went through a few threads and it seems most have had a good experience with them. I did find a thread that said stay away from Hagerty... Thanks for all of the responses...
I'm thinking I will increase both.. '81 GTBi to $ 50,000...although there's that car in the beginning of this thread that's $ 109,000.00 '86 GTS to $ 70,000
My Euro 308 GTB QV in good (but not concours) condition was valued (yesterday) at 75-80K euro. I have a complete historyfile with it and books, tools, light etc. I am not selling, so only the insurance company is winning at the moment, because I will have to pay 125 euro/month instead of the 70 euro/month I am paying now.
95.000km, so around 60K miles? I am owner number 6 if I remember correctly. I have all names of the previous owners and all invoices/receipts (from 31-12-1982). I think the condition is more important than the number of owners though.
Normally true advise but as these cars gain more collector importance this will become afactor. Which collectable would you prefer at the same price; a one owner or a 6 owner? BTW, just wait until inflation kicks in and the price of these really takes off
Oddly enough, I was reading Mike's column in the newest issue of Forza, and he says that the only Ferraris from the "Fiat Era" that are appreciating at all are the Boxer, 288 GTO, and F40. Hmmmmm....
If it's the market article in the back of the issue, I think it's just recycled copy. Probably time to update.
Actually, he priced his white 328 according to his statement. However, it doesn't seem to be the way others see the 308/328 market. Also, it looks like the white/red 8,000 mile 328 at Ferrari Long Island isn't on their website anymore. I wonder if it sold...that had an asking price of $149,995.
I am not really sure. One owner cars can languish for years in garages. Usually when someone buys a used Ferrari they tend to put time and money in the car because it is their new prized posession. So more owners can be good for the car. Most important for me is condition and history. 1 owner and 30.000 miles is nice, but without perfect history to prove this, it says nothing. I have seen many of those cars, low mileage (but no history to prove it) and bad condition.
Then there is this one.. What on earth is going on? 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB FIBERGLASS Price: US $567,000.00 116 watching Ferrari 308 GTB Fiberglass | eBay
I went to Grundy for a quote but it seems that you must have a minimum of three vehicles in at least two classes.
FYI...I have a Honda Odyssey, a BMW 335i and my 308. I approached them about just the 308 and as of yesterday, they are covering my car.
I didn't have an issue, but I was quoting both cars? A friend recommended I contact Hagarty to give them an opportunity to match Grundy's price. I did that today and will post what transpires.
Should be interesting but its tough to compare apples to apples. Every company seems to offer their own features beyond the general coverage.
