Some wear and tear on the exterior but looks original. I don't see anything incorrect on it.
I'm not sure about the venue of BAT, but this car is very appealing in both originality and the fact that it recently passed CA emissions testing (widening it's market dramatically). I wouldn't be surprised to see it exceed $100k with a couple of committed bidders.
Agree. Bat auctions are relatively new. I'm not sure the audience is that wide and no reserve so not sure if the seller is going to maximize the potential. Also I'm not sure how much the miles and bodywork condition will affect it. For those in the know, the originality is worth a lot. Others may see high mikes and some dents and decide it is not even a 60k car.
....overall originality rules for me ; ) ....dents and paint can be fixed....lack of original completeness can not.....exterior paint/wheel paint is superficial......soul of original interior, underhood upholstery, books, tools are my favorite aspects...love the BAT 308! Anthony
+1 looks like a really nice example. less than 2000 miles per year.Could be the deal of the year for someone. Can see these overtaking the 246 eventually, ok it might take 5-10 years or more but in my (biased) eyes they are even more beautiful and desirable.
Anyone know if the results of this one is in yet - 1976 Ferrari 308GTB Vetroresina offered for auction #1795856 | Hemmings Motor News Be very interesting to see what it hammers for.
The ad says "auction info: Santa Monica on Jan 11th but then right below it lists Gooding on Jan 29th&30th which is in AZ. Hard to tell what the heck is going on there.
It (19681) is selling at Gooding Scottsdale: http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1976-ferrari-308-gtb-vetroresina-2/
Agree. I can't help thinking they would have got more at a higher profile auction. I think even Mecum woulda got them more.
If we use the 1800 mile 308GTS that sold recently for $181,500, then those extra miles cost $1.79 each. Given that an 1800 mile GTB would cost more we are probably looking at $2/mile. In reality, unless you have a very low mileage car it's probably better economics to drive it as the health benefits of driving a Ferrari are are well proven (reduce stress, preserve sanity, improve relationships etc.) Park it and sleeves rust, fuel gels, jets block, seals harden, mice move in, depression looms...
Price was a reflection of the venue. I actually signed up and tried to bid when I saw it was staying that cheap - but my account wouldn't allow me to bid for some reason. I expect this car will reappear in a proper auction or dealership for a price much more inline with today's GTB market.
LOTS of problems with that sales presentation.. The whole description, the "transition" between steel and glass. It's either steel, or it's 'glass so there! My late 1976 #20405 was an EARLY steel car, so mid 1977 production 21xxx, would certainly not be one! That interior HAS to be new, as normal wear from the 70s would be more, with that shown milleage. So, you start to punch holes in their BS, and a NON CAT North American car worth "maybe $100K", goes for $66K. That's "about right" IMO. It was a nice example, from photos....be interesting to see if that VIN was even originally RED!!???? Good shot of an early Jack Roll, and what's left of a tool kit!!
The market in two years has moved 300%. There's lots of room for "swirl" in that kind of vortex!!! It did have a nice set of books, $5K there. Tools are $2K, so there's lots of good value, well bought.
Wrong. That's what high mileage owners like to say, talking thier book. Mileage is an indicator of mechanical wear. It did not matter to BigRed because his motor was blown. So 30K does NOT equal 60K or 80K miles......I'll have some of what you are smoking!
Hood foam strips have disintegrated, as usual. Air box knurled round wheels and missing, replaced with hex nuts. Rear muffler shroud is gone, muffler painted black instead..... However it has the correct tires $$$$$$, and as I say about the renovated interior someone has spent money on the appearance. Odd to me you cannot see a picture of the air pumps belted up, (picture carefully taken from opposite side) but if it's recently passed the BAR test, I suppose they are....
Hope this doesn't lead to another Hollywood Motors-like thread over a PPI and clicking on the Buy It Now button prematurely.
Wonder what "Completely re-engineered and modernized" means. Sounds like they may have taken the fun out of owning this car.
