I'll have to call on this one, but it reminds me of an auction from last year. They didn't have the car, but send us a cashiers check and we'll submit your bid. If you don't win, will we will send you money back in 30 to 90 days...
" I am surprised the car was declared a total write-off. The salvage title is forever." Well in some places......
Yea, it had red flags all over it. I googled the VIN and several sights came up offering the same car on auction. No telling where it is.
My company is a copart registered dealer. The Copart site is legit, so I would think that if they are listing it, they have direct access to it: FERR 308
If it's listed on copart's site, it's likely there. They seem pretty legit, but don't seem to let cars go for "nothing". There is no way of knowing who or what you are bidding against in the online auctions so getting a smokin deal usually does not happen. There are several websites that scavange cars off other peoples sites and list them on their own. That auto bid master is one of them. There are "authorized brokers" that regular people have to go through (and pay) in order to bid on some of coparts cars. These brokers could be setting up sites and listing copart cars. I know a guy who is a dealer and registered on copart and has bought several cars. It just gets tougher for regular people/public to do the same
"Fixable", as you call it, isn't the issue. Of course you can "fix" anything...if time & cost are of no particular importance. However the real issue is this: is that particular car worth buying at auction, more or less unseen, for repair within a reasonable dollar amount, or would it be better to purchase a car that hadn't been damaged, instead? There are plenty of 308's around, so it isn't like it's one of the very few remaining examples of whatever. And then there's the issue of the salvage title.... the "kiss of death" for many or even most of us. I too have rebuilt cars from the ground up- rotisserie and all- with major body & chassis damage and lots of missing components that had to be replaced. All were rebuilt to original specifications, using nearly all original components, where possible. However they were reasonably unusual vehicles, and did not carry the stigma of a salvage title. Of course, I kept full records of what had been done, including photos during restoration. Personally, everything considered, it's my opinion that the car in question is most likely a write-off, for reasons I've already given. That doesn't preclude someone taking it on as a challenge but from a financial point of view- especially when it comes to resale value- it doesn't look like it would make much sense. Cheers, Rich
No worries. GA makes it very hard to operate a salvage title car on public roads. Most insurance companies and banks will not work with a salvage title car either. Other states may have similar title laws, meaning the market for a euro car will be that much smaller. GA is fine with euro spec cars with clean titles where I live. I have been looking for a euro QV or a GT40 kitcar, but this market is nuts now. I would think a repaired euro car would be hard to sell in the USA, so exporting it with a salvage title may be the way to go , after repairs?
As I understand it for copart... On some cars you simply cannot bid unless you are a registered/licensed bidder on copart. To get access to certain cars, you need to prove you are in the car business: dealer, dismantler, auto related etc... If you are just a regular guy like me you would need to use an affiliated (local) broker to submit your bids or know someone registered with them to bid on your behalf.
This was my car. May 25 2014 I was going through an intersection and a ford ranger ran a stop sign and took me out. Speed of impact...about 25-30 mph. I owned it for 15 years, someone spotted that I re-did the interior, that is correct. I rebuilt the motor and put 10:1 pistons in it, its a pretty fast 308. It has an ANSA exhaust on it, ceramicoated headers, but is stock otherwise. Someone spotted that it was a German car, that is correct. I was pretty banged up and a little dazed, but not seriously hurt....I walked away. This was my first Ferrari, and I cared for it for 15 years....I hope someone will care for it for another 15.
Good News you're ok Myles, Sorry about the car of course. Hope someone is "brave enough" to give a try. again glad you're ok ... Bob
I once took a hit that caved my driver's side door in, like that. The issue is, the replacement door does not fit the old opening! My hit was not THAT bad, it didn't effect adjacent panels
Its interesting to see how well the 308 took that hit. Glad to hear the owner is well and on this site! What a gorgeous car that was and i hope it is restored back to its former glory!
